To be a successful critique group member, you must be an encourager, for we gather together to help one another become better at our craft. I think the Apostle Paul says it best in Romans 1:11-12: “For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some...
This past month, we’ve been sharing ways we can work on to improve as members of our very own critique group.
One of the most important ways we can improve as a member of a writer’s group is to continually be working to improve our skills as...
Being part of a critique group is one of the best things you can do for your writing and the writing of others in the group.
What do you bring to the table in a critique group?
Are you honest but kind? It does not do any good to only praise a writer...
As we read the manuscripts along with the writer we’re careful to catch typos and make suggestions for improvement. We also make comments of sections well done orĀ what makes us laugh.
Studying for voice, setting, hook if it’s a beginning, dialogue,...
Support each other through the ups and downs of writing
Make constructive improvements to manuscripts
Inspire each other to pursue God’s call
Laugh together often and have fun as friends
Encourage each other to explore new...