Note: This is not meant to be the final word on critique groups. This is just my particular reflection on critique groups. Period. Pros and cons of writer critique groups seems to be a popular discussion at the moment. While it’s a perennial writer conversation, I’m seeing enough dialogue that I’ve mulled over their various features. Love ‘em or hate ‘em, there’s definitely strong feelings on the subject—and stories abound.
My beta reader gets FINISHED work, one chapter at a time.
Her feedback - how things worked for her - is the validation I need. When she calls me an evil woman, and then agrees there's no other way around a piece, I am satisfied. When she's critiqued the 20th chapter, the book is ready to be published. She's amazing.
My beta reader gets FINISHED work, one chapter at a time.
Her feedback - how things worked for her - is the validation I need. When she calls me an evil woman, and then agrees there's no other way around a piece, I am satisfied. When she's critiqued the 20th chapter, the book is ready to be published. She's amazing.