tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515938238151905083.post8955487831727014233..comments2024-03-06T08:35:34.964-07:00Comments on N. R. Williams, Fantasy Author: Insecure Writers Support Group, Critique N. R. Williamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02174506528962095858noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515938238151905083.post-3959987030557316702014-09-28T11:11:34.411-06:002014-09-28T11:11:34.411-06:00I agree with you. Hire an editor, but do the resea...I agree with you. Hire an editor, but do the research first to make sure the one you choose is a good match for you! Thanks for sharing!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06658507579160418855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515938238151905083.post-15583064776476118202014-09-13T16:47:16.891-06:002014-09-13T16:47:16.891-06:00Hi Sarah
That is nice.
NancyHi Sarah<br />That is nice.<br />NancyN. R. Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02174506528962095858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515938238151905083.post-18728256002278163782014-09-08T14:35:14.159-06:002014-09-08T14:35:14.159-06:00Very interesting post. I was lucky enough to be ro...Very interesting post. I was lucky enough to be roommates in college with some fellow english majors who now act as my critique group. It's pretty nice!<br /><br /><a href="http://fromsarahwithjoy.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Sarah Allen<br />(From Sarah, With Joy)</a>Sarah Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01185278849400551014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515938238151905083.post-71351954607217930542014-09-04T22:48:16.711-06:002014-09-04T22:48:16.711-06:00Thanks Raw
NancyThanks Raw<br />NancyN. R. Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02174506528962095858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515938238151905083.post-56250818513549717622014-09-04T21:04:42.696-06:002014-09-04T21:04:42.696-06:00Yes, too many writers think they don't need to...Yes, too many writers think they don't need to have their books edited. We can NEVER been completely objective about our own writing, though. Great advice.<br />Rawknrobyn.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15997241410192066577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515938238151905083.post-30778274089608799982014-09-04T10:15:01.032-06:002014-09-04T10:15:01.032-06:00That is good news Denise. I agree, in fantasy desc...That is good news Denise. I agree, in fantasy description is very important.<br /><br />Hi Hilary<br />Thanks.<br /><br />NancyN. R. Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02174506528962095858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515938238151905083.post-8213914413842132062014-09-04T10:11:54.335-06:002014-09-04T10:11:54.335-06:00Hi Nancy - you've got some wise advice here .....Hi Nancy - you've got some wise advice here ... and I can quite see that having your 'draft' as right as it can be before it goes anywhere, won't frustrate critique readers who have no basics to note down for correction .. <br /><br />Good luck and I'm pleased your health is better ... cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515938238151905083.post-86895006520050312922014-09-04T04:18:49.687-06:002014-09-04T04:18:49.687-06:00Hi Nancy. I also think it's important to get c...Hi Nancy. I also think it's important to get critique partners in your genre. As a romance writer, i haven't really had a romance writer CP, so I get told to change things that don't apply to romance. So I'm now faced with taking my story back the way it was before having too many eyes over it. <br /><br />But CPs are necessary, but you have to believe enough in your own story so you don't accept everything CPs say. <br /><br />Great news! I just got an offer from a mentor at RomanceWritersAustralia who likes my story/style and is going to mentor me through to publication. I'm facing a lot of work, but what a joy!! Pretty exciting.<br /><br />See you for CHANGING FACES. I've got my story done.<br /><br />DeniseDenise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515938238151905083.post-51998741407921550962014-09-03T17:57:10.649-06:002014-09-03T17:57:10.649-06:00Hi Alex
You'e said that before. Glad you'v...Hi Alex<br />You'e said that before. Glad you've got such partners.<br /><br />Thanks Laura<br /><br />Hi Yolanda<br />Yes, I have a local group but I'm not able to meet in person at this time. I'll check into the web site.<br /><br />Thank you all for your comments.<br />NancyN. R. Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02174506528962095858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515938238151905083.post-73294178382722672312014-09-03T16:14:13.015-06:002014-09-03T16:14:13.015-06:00FYI: You can also arrange for the rules of the cri...FYI: You can also arrange for the rules of the critique not to include grammar only content. Especially if you're working from a rough draft. Let the line editors do the corrections, and concentrate on the plot. I think most writers prefer that, although, I could be wrong. That's why getting the rules of critiquing out of the way first is important! As someone who suffers from grammar skill lack, the plot and storyline are more important in the first phase than the grammar, as that will change again and again with lots of new ideas and changes that might coming from the partners. My stories go through many drafts!<br />Good luck!Yolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515938238151905083.post-56687404501858061512014-09-03T16:08:29.032-06:002014-09-03T16:08:29.032-06:00Are you going only online or do you have a local w...Are you going only online or do you have a local writers group you can call on? Each group is different so do your research, or start your own. There's meetup.com that will find those in your area for you. It might be worth a look, it's how I found my first group. It's hard to find a good critique partner, but I'm sure you will. My third book isn't yet ready, or I'm not ready - one of the two, maybe both! LOLYolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515938238151905083.post-10283263426188060712014-09-03T12:24:23.283-06:002014-09-03T12:24:23.283-06:00This is great advice, thanks :)This is great advice, thanks :)Laura Clipsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02748489198957473503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515938238151905083.post-84770449754751947682014-09-03T12:16:52.722-06:002014-09-03T12:16:52.722-06:00My critique partners rock (and they are very funny...My critique partners rock (and they are very funny) and I usually make the changes they suggest because they are indeed spot-on.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.com