Better than a golden ticket to Wonka’s Chocolate Factory …
More fun than a room full of distortion mirrors …
More heart than the fullest box on Valentine’s Day …
Its the Redeemed Writers Critique Group!!
For almost six years I’ve been part of the same critique group. These wonderful women–though we have had a male participant in the past–have pushed me whenever I grew lax, brainstormed whenever I got stuck, reworked whenever I was stumped, commiserated whenever I was rejected (in life and in writing), and celebrated whenever there was the slightest cause to.
I love each and every one of them.
Kristen Johnson, a talented writer of historical fiction not-yet-published and longtime member, interviews me on The Adventures of History Girl.
Here’s a sample question with a teaser answer:
Another thing that seems to come easy to you is talking to people. You are one of the most friendly, easy-going people I know. Do you have any advice on approaching editors and agents for any Nervous Nellys out there like me?
I used to be a shy, quiet, self-described nerd until … Read the rest on her blog and leave a comment! Only six more days until the 10-book giveaway!
Nervous here raising my hand! I really need to connect but don’t really want to. Does that make sense?
I just joined a critique group and am VERY excited about it. P.S. Got your book in the mail today, and I start it tomorrow!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!
I really enjoyed being a part of the group. I appreciate the fact you allowed me the honor of joining in.
T. Anne, totally! Take baby steps and set tiny measurable goals. Like maybe, and I’m assuming you mean in the writing arena, start following an agent, then leave one comment a week, then query or find a conference he or she will be attending and make plans to go …
Beth, what a great move! Let me know how it goes. 🙂 And tell me what you think of the book once you finish!
Ernie, it was truly our pleasure!