Tag Archives: critique

Helpful Writing Sites and Blog Posts – February & March 2012

I only have a few links to share in this combined post. Don’t forget you can find more links in the masterlist. How Not to Write a Rhyming Picture Book Children’s author Juliet Clare Bell shares her 7 top tips on how … Continue reading

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Blogiversary Celebrations: Part Four – Contest Winners!

The time has come to announce Peevish Penman’s and my joint blogiversary contest winners! Continue reading

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Mini-interview + Blogiversary Contest Details

In exactly one week my blog will be celebrating its one year blogiversary! By coincidence Peevish Penman is also celebrating her one year blogiversary on the same day (10th September in the US and the 11th September in Australia). To celebrate our joint blogiversary we will be holding a joint contest. Continue reading

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Write On Con – Writer’s Conference

Write on Con is an online conference for writers taking place on the 10th, 11th and 12th on August. It is completely free to attend and all you have to do to register is join the Write On Con forums. This is a fantastic opportunity. Continue reading

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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

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