Please, Lord Vader, put me down now so I can finish the critique. Don’t forget the critiquing guidelines. All I ask is that you post a comment about the submission below. Don’t feel like you have to critique the whole piece…. Read More ›
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Writing Q&A Number 9
From Natalya: I have a book concept I am working on, and it involves a race of non-human characters. They basically look like a kind of hybrid between birds and people. The story is set entirely in the realm this… Read More ›
Critique Group – Ichthus Case Files
Don’t forget the critiquing guidelines. All I ask is that you post a comment about the submission below. Don’t feel like you have to critique the whole piece. Even a short comment on one aspect can be helpful. If you want… Read More ›
Writing Q&A Number 8
From Jonathan: 1. In my story, my main character starts in her ordinary world. In the first chapter she has a goal, fails and gets propelled toward another. This disrupts her normal world, but it is not a sudden upheaval…. Read More ›
Critique Group – The Traveler
True, but I think Steve Rogers is just showing off. 🙂 Don’t forget the critiquing guidelines. All I ask is that you post a comment about the submission below. Don’t feel like you have to critique the whole piece. Even a… Read More ›
Writing Q&A Number 7
From Hope: Over the past year I have written out a manuscript, gone through and fixed grammar errors, etc., but recently I’ve gotten some feedback and have rewritten the whole beginning. Now I’m going through the manuscript again, but because… Read More ›
Critique Group – A Monster Saved Part 2
We need to be nicer than the emperor. Compliment first. Critique second. And suggest specific ways to improve. Don’t forget the critiquing guidelines. All I ask is that you post a comment about the submission below. Don’t feel like you have… Read More ›
Writing Q&A Number 6
From Shana: How do you come up with names for your characters? I know there are all kinds of ways, but what have you used or heard about others using? *********** I most often use baby naming websites such as… Read More ›
Critique Group – Where Werewolves Come From
Critiques can pop your balloon or burst your bubble, but don’t let that get you down. Just learn from the critique and keep writing. Don’t forget the critiquing guidelines. All I ask is that you post a comment about the submission… Read More ›
Writing Q&A Number 5
From Tamra, In my fantasy stories, I have many different races all living and working together. They are ruled by the Elf Queen, who in keeping with tradition is Celtic, and therefore, “white”. Her honor guard are centaurs, who I… Read More ›