tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25573541.post7999545114538279381..comments2023-07-01T07:31:28.450-06:00Comments on LDS Publisher: Local vs Online Critique GroupsLDS_Publisherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15053645600240124892noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25573541.post-28161993748411505322007-11-19T11:27:00.000-07:002007-11-19T11:27:00.000-07:00If you decide to do an online critique group you m...If you decide to do an online critique group you might want to check out ANWA (American Night Writers Association)It's a group of LDS women.Janette Rallisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00883483145480893640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25573541.post-3672677672330831052007-11-19T10:37:00.000-07:002007-11-19T10:37:00.000-07:00I've been working with on-line critique groups for...I've been working with on-line critique groups for years and have found them very satisfying. Like Tristi said, you can email, or submit a chapter, or whatever, on the critique forum, and get back some valuable comments as the participants tear it apart for you. It can be disheartening, but also encouraging.<BR/><BR/>I don't exactly write LDS literature, but more young adult literature with LDS values embedded between the lines. I've found most critiquers have pretty much the same values, or if they don't, they are open minded enough to accept them as your values and they usually don't mind reading about them as they critique your work.<BR/><BR/>I have to admit, I had to try out several on-line groups before I found one I was compatible with. I've grown a strong friendship with the group I'm with now, even though I've never met any of them in person.<BR/><BR/>If you go the on-line route, keep in mind that you need to be compatible with who you're working with. It may take joining and leaving several groups before you find one you feel comfortable with.Paul W. West, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09220698627730601499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25573541.post-62561651422547223202007-11-18T10:42:00.000-07:002007-11-18T10:42:00.000-07:00One good thing about an online critique group is t...One good thing about an online critique group is the fact that you can e-mail in your snippet and they can write their comments all over it, like a mini-edit. Those are valuable. It doesn't take the place of getting immediate emotional reaction, of course, but if online is your only resource, there are good things about it, such as not having to block out a specific period of time but reading it after the kids are in bed, etc.Tristi Pinkstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12122250747480013804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25573541.post-83182524063159598812007-11-16T12:04:00.000-07:002007-11-16T12:04:00.000-07:00I recently shared my manuscript with some friends ...I recently shared my manuscript with some friends -- target audience also to boot. :) <BR/><BR/>I loved being able to see them smile or laugh while reading. <BR/><BR/>I also shared a short story I wrote and one friend looked up and said "she thinks a lot of herself doesn't she?" (about the character). She read the next line, and then looked up again and "ohhh...." and smiled. I could tell that the effect I was going for was exactly what I got. Facial expressions can give lots of feedback.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08780403731792627798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25573541.post-27276012073353985372007-11-16T11:53:00.000-07:002007-11-16T11:53:00.000-07:00I'm involved with a writing-group who meets locall...I'm involved with a writing-group who meets locally in Utah, but i live out of state. They hook up a live-camera for me online (using Skype) so i still feel like i'm there. When i do send them stuff over the internet to read, I often just get on the phone to talk about it. :) So, there's still lots of options for you. Best of luck.Pendragon Inmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03033342350163944078noreply@blogger.com