The Road to Authordom and a Giraffe Named Pete
I’ve heard a lot of advice about writing and the road to authordom. I listen to most, ignore a little, and manipulate the rest to suit my needs. But the truest and most helpful piece of advice I’ve ever heard was: surround yourself with the people you most want to be like. Seems like a [...]
Writing Group Tip #2: Accepting Criticism Gracefully
When a roomful of writers comes together to share their work in an open forum, an undercurrent of anxiety often courses through the group. The process reminds me of the way I felt in ballet class as an eight-year-old. Asked to line up on one side of the room, we watched as one student at [...]
Writing Group Tip #1: Why You Should Never, Ever Apologize for Your Work
Here’s the scenario. Today is your day to be critiqued by your writing group. One by one, your peers provide you with thoughtful feedback, analyzing the ins and outs of your work. Everyone is tuned in to your writing, catching things you missed–okay, let’s say a lot of things. Still, all in all, it’s a good [...]
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