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What is the value of being in a critique group? 

6/3/2015

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My writer’s group, 5 Scribes, and Their Stories includes Brenda, Crystal, Karen, and Nanc’.  Most of us have been meeting for almost four years and what an adventure it’s been! We’ve watched new stories formulate in our heads. One member is in the process of finding a professional editor, then on to publishing. Another received a call from her publisher wanting permission to reprint her children’s book. Another is planning her book. The list goes on and on. 
However, the important fact is that we are in this together. We’ve cheered for each other and we’ve shared tears. We’ve learned from one another, and, most importantly, we pray for each other. In our critique group, there is no competition. We help each other become the best we can be. 

I’ve realized, over the years, that my best supporters aren’t those who say I’m a great writer. They aren’t even those who never find anything wrong with my writing. They’re the ones who gently show me the correct or a better way. If something isn’t working, such as the plot is too slow, or the character needs a bigger arc, they tell me by sandwiching the problem between honest praises.

Because of these wonderful people, I keep my fingers to the keyboard, as I press on toward my day of success.
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So, I say a huge 


THANK YOU 


to my critique group!!

Do you belong to a critique group? What are the best things about your group? Please share some of your favorite moments with your group.
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