Tag Archives: critique partner
Writers Beware (Part 2)
In part 1 I talked about a situation where a writer had her book published, only to realise too late that the company was not a traditional publishing company, they were just posing as one. They played on the writer’s … Continue reading
Filed under Author Focus, Helpful sites
Why You Shouldn’t Ask Your Spouse’s Opinion
Many writing sites will tell you that when you ask someone to critique/beta read your work you should never ask your spouse or mum or anyone closely related to you. The reason for this is that they will most likely … Continue reading
Filed under Currently writing, Novel progress
Blogiversary Celebrations: Part Two – Award Ceremony
Welcome to the first ever The Graceful Doe Blogiversary Award Ceremony! Over the past year I have visited numerous sites on writing, querying, etc. Many of those sites and posts have contained lots of great information and some of those great sites and posts I have shared on my blog. The awards to be presented today go to those who I have kept returning to over and over again, who give great advice or tips to writers, and who are just all around fabulous people. Continue reading
Filed under Contest, Helpful sites, Just for fun
Author Interview
Aspiring author interviews are not only great practice for when you do become published and will have to think about the answers to questions about your book (including summarising it in a couple of sentences) and about your writing process, but it’s also a good way to relate to other writers who are at a similar place on their writing journeys. Continue reading
Filed under Biography, Writing skills and techniques
The Revision Process
Back in February I talked about how I planned to do my first lot of revisions once I finished the first draft of my manuscript. Now that I have finished those initial revisions, I am now doing more revisions (does it ever end !) so I thought I would dedicate a post to what my focus is in this part of the revision process. Continue reading
How having a critique partner can improve your writing
Once you’ve finished your manuscript and gone over it with a fine tooth comb, the time comes to consider, “What will readers perceive as they read my book, and, more importantly, will agents/publishers take one look at my work and throw it in the trash?” This is when having a critique partner can be invaluable to your revision process. Continue reading
Filed under Helpful sites, Novel progress, Writing skills and techniques
