tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5986859118996444922.post7298508087219255556..comments2023-08-29T05:06:43.788-04:00Comments on Katie Hines- Walking on Water: Four Ways to Get the Most out of Your Critique GroupUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5986859118996444922.post-11107789972928172972009-04-05T10:27:00.000-04:002009-04-05T10:27:00.000-04:00Very interesting points you have made Katie. They ...Very interesting points you have made Katie. They make a lot of sense and probably why our local writer's group isn't that productive. Everyone is into something different and at different stages of their writing lives. I think it is time I search out other children's writers. Ones who are serious about being published.<BR/><BR/>Thanks<BR/><BR/>JeffJeffery E Dohertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17510796613549766241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5986859118996444922.post-17762111173366879332009-03-30T16:54:00.000-04:002009-03-30T16:54:00.000-04:00Great piece on critique groups, Katie.:) For anyon...Great piece on critique groups, Katie.:) For anyone who wants to find a group if you are a member of any writers' group such as SCBWI they have lists of groups. Also, if you are on Facebook ask some of your writer friends if they know of any.<BR/><BR/>I agree with Katie that you form relationships that last for the rest of your life. There is a bond of trust that is built that comes from sharing your writing.<BR/><BR/>Barbara<BR/>http://barbaraehrentreu.blogspot.com/Barbara Ehrentreuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06317588534441254146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5986859118996444922.post-32099375376846529812009-03-30T16:20:00.000-04:002009-03-30T16:20:00.000-04:00Katie...fantastic pointers for critique groups. Co...Katie...fantastic pointers for critique groups. Constructive critique with postives is a must! Well done!<BR/><BR/>Best wishes,<BR/>Donna<BR/>www.donna-mcdine.blogspot.comDonna McDinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00959673932828354020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5986859118996444922.post-6926903360707377152009-03-30T15:45:00.000-04:002009-03-30T15:45:00.000-04:00Critique groups often don't have the stamina to ke...Critique groups often don't have the stamina to keep up with the load, if you or other members belong to more than one group. However, if you have a basic understanding of moving forward EVEN when everyone doesn't comment, the group moves faster and stays on course, even though one person may get bogged down. The circle grows strong. <BR/><BR/>As the circle strengthens, the group finds merit in their efforts and becomes effective. They often support the - <A HREF="http://coolestwomanontheplanet.net" REL="nofollow">Coolest Woman on the Planet</A> - in the group as a whole spectrum of people, rather than as competition. It's a fascinating option for motivation. Competition that is... huh, Katie!Jan Verhoeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03072891059056634245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5986859118996444922.post-79925603502799694062009-03-30T12:30:00.000-04:002009-03-30T12:30:00.000-04:00Hi Katy,Loved todays blog! You brought out some g...Hi Katy,<BR/>Loved todays blog! You brought out some good points of the give & take of critique groups. Especially, about being brutally honest. If people do this, you lose. Period.<BR/>Deb :-)Deb Hockenberryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07922483863371643275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5986859118996444922.post-30103169982511450372009-03-30T11:52:00.000-04:002009-03-30T11:52:00.000-04:00A great on critique groups! As Miguel said, anothe...A great on critique groups! As Miguel said, another blog post about finding on would help a lot of writers. Just an idea! I enjoyed your post, thanks for sharing!Nicole Zoltackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07464800543376449290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5986859118996444922.post-82033661852694476532009-03-30T07:21:00.000-04:002009-03-30T07:21:00.000-04:00Katie, great, now, how do you get a critique group...Katie, great, now, how do you get a critique group? :)General de 15mmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17779919572763754846noreply@blogger.com