Comments on: Six Rules that Keep Critique Partnerships Golden

By: ANGELA ACKERMAN

ANGELA ACKERMAN — Mon, 20 Jul 2020 04:28:50 +0000

In reply to LoLo Paige. That's unfortunate, ugh. Not every critique partner is a good match. Thankfully most people wouldn't behave this way!

By: LoLo Paige

LoLo Paige — Sun, 19 Jul 2020 23:14:48 +0000

I had a critique partner I found on that same site. For about a year we got along great, supporting each other and trading chapters. Then last month, I became overly fatigued after launching my first book. I had to step back from all things writing to sleep and rest. She had sent me a chapter at the same time I released my book and I had emailed back, saying I wasn’t sure when I could get to it. She didn’t respond. Then a few weeks ago she emailed asking if I read it. I told her no, I hadn’t had the chance yet and explained why. She went from zero to 90 on the rage scale and said it was inexcusable and unacceptable. I told her if she needed it right away she should have contacted me sooner. Then she said never contact her again and unfriended me on social media. I was stunned. And sad… that she chose to sever our working relationship and what had felt like a friendship over my not meeting her unspecified timeline. Instead I plan to stick to my local critique group, all of whom I know personally.

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By: Peggy

Peggy — Thu, 12 May 2016 20:10:11 +0000

Thanks. I learned a big lesson just by reading this.

By: Celia Lewis

Celia Lewis — Thu, 12 May 2016 18:37:42 +0000

Oh so timely! I have a critique partner – yeah!! And I like and respect her, she’s funny and careful. Me, I’m a mess of mistakes and low self-esteem, so took a very long time to request a CP at my writing group meeting. Yeah, that trust issue.

Shortening the learning curve? Umhm, I already see some basic errors in the plotting. I’m quite good in spelling, grammar, and syntax, but how to get more emotion into the story, the emotional arc, the other’s POV – challenges.

Thanks – so useful to read this and the comments as well.

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Thu, 12 May 2016 17:01:23 +0000

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By: Dee

Dee — Wed, 11 May 2016 13:32:41 +0000

In reply to Bernadette Maycock. Thanks, Bernadette!

By: Dee

Dee — Wed, 11 May 2016 13:31:28 +0000

In reply to Traci Kenworth. I completely agree, Traci. And yes, trust is a really important factor!

By: Dee

Dee — Wed, 11 May 2016 13:30:30 +0000

In reply to Patricia Nozell. Thanks so much for sharing the post, Patricia! Best of luck to you with your new group. :)

By: Dee

Dee — Wed, 11 May 2016 13:29:54 +0000

In reply to DawnByrne. Thanks for stopping by, Dawn!

By: Bernadette Maycock

Bernadette Maycock — Wed, 11 May 2016 09:54:17 +0000

Loved your intro;) Great post and all very true, great when you just click with someone like that:)

By: Traci Kenworth

Traci Kenworth — Tue, 10 May 2016 23:40:30 +0000

It’s so important to have trust. That way when they point out the errors, you know they’re not just trying to be mean. It always helps, like said, to say what’s working. This reinforces the good vibes between you.