Getting feedback is an important part of the path to publication. I’ve written previously about writing critique groups and dealing with criticism, but one thing I haven’t touched on too much is how to evaluate a critique, and whether or not you should implement any of the recommended changes. Critiques can be scary. Putting your […]
Five Links Friday 2/15/19
All I know is that this year is going by too fast. And that it’s Friday. And that I have Five Links Friday for ya to read. Enjoy! 1. Let’s start things out right with a post by Kate Trinity with some tips on Disposing of the Body. In a writing sense, of course. 2. […]
Five Links Friday 10/19/18
It’s a awesome October Friday and my favorite day of the year is rapidly approaching. While we wait, here are some links on writing to keep you motivated and get you through the weekend. Enjoy! 1. Let’s start off this week with a post by on mistakes by K.M. Weiland with a detailed look at […]
Looking at Tolkien’s 10 Tips for Writers
As someone who occasionally reads and writes fantasy and has a great appreciation for fantasy RPGs, it’s hard not to acknowledge how important J.R.R. Tolkien’s contribution to the literary (and entertainment) world have been. From D&D to Nethack to Harry Potter to the Final Fantasy series, Tolkien’s work has influenced nearly every aspect of high […]
Five Links Friday 1/19/18
Time again for another 5 Links Friday: The best articles I read about writing this week. Enjoy! 1. Let’s start off this week on a positive note. Author friends can help critique, inspire, and commiserate. Here are 5 Tips Find Author Friends by Deanna Chase from J.A. Huss. 2. Sometimes it’s okay to take a […]
Writing friends and critique groups
One thing I found when I “came out” as a writer is that there are writers everywhere. It seems like everybody knows somebody who is either trying their hand at the craft or thinking about starting, and most seem ready to talk to other writers about it. It can be so beneficial to get together […]
What to look for in a writing group
I’ve talked about critique groups before and how important it is to have a group of writer friends, but I haven’t talked too much about what to look for in a group to make sure it’s a good fit. This is vital because if you’re getting feedback from the wrong people, it can hurt your […]
Criticism is a good thing
In today’s hyper-partisan land of the social media echo chamber, it sometimes seems to me that people are are no longer capable of hearing anything that isn’t 100% in agreement with them. You’re most likely thinking “yeah, so. I’m here to read about writing, not your social commentary.” But this does relate to writing. In […]