tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2660089177097719300.post4442659865710675252..comments2024-03-27T23:59:01.850-07:00Comments on Writing About Writing (And Occasionally Some Writing): The Mailbox: Critique GroupsChris Brecheenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07819138776404280633noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2660089177097719300.post-2038345361878297132014-02-02T20:52:06.666-08:002014-02-02T20:52:06.666-08:00Well, I mentioned two sessions because you did in ...Well, I mentioned two sessions because you did in your question. In all likelihood most issues you could probably notice in one session, but two gives you some time to "check your work."<br /><br />I've only ever been part of one online group and it was sort of a "invite only" group of the most serious students in a particular class. We stopped the next fall since we all had class schedules again.<br /><br />As for the question of what to call yourself, I'm not sure. If romance is close, then that's probably the genre you should make sure people are either writing or comfy with, but if you come at it from a unique angle, that's a good thing!Chris Brecheenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07819138776404280633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2660089177097719300.post-10586336838458046852014-02-02T18:17:19.964-08:002014-02-02T18:17:19.964-08:00In two sessions, huh? Good. That's about as ma...In two sessions, huh? Good. That's about as many sessions as I will be allowed to attend before I have to start paying. Currently I do belong to an online group but it's not doing for me what I thought it would. I have one on-line beta reader or critique buddy who has been absolutely marvelous. I owe her a couple of margaritas. . . maybe three. Yes, even though I have returned the favor and provided feedback on her material. <br /><br />The only “live” group I ever attended was twenty-five or more years ago and it wouldn’t be fair to call it a critique group. Well, they did critique my work but I was not allowed to critique theirs. Because I was a ‘beginner’ it was not thought my input would be of any value. No, I did not stick around. <br /><br />So I will hie myself off in the next few weeks to three groups in my area I know about. I will take notes. I will join the RWA and pay my money there. Perhaps they can point me in the direction of some on-line groups. No, I don’t call myself a romance writer but it’s the closest designation I can find. Now, there’s another question for you, Chris. How does one decide? <br /><br />BTW, that is the way my mother decided to spell my name. The nurse who filled out my birth certificate didn't know how to spell it either. She put down two i's: Sheilia. Mom dropped the first i and I've been correcting people for the past sixty years. :DSE Hudnallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15803353589381122263noreply@blogger.com