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March 6, 2021
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Critique Groups

Critique Groups

Maximizing Your Critique Group Membership

November 5, 2018 Karen Foster 1

I’d spent days polishing my first-person narrative story. “Looks great!” I told myself. Even so, I remember hesitating before I emailed that story to the […]

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How to Critique: The One Big Thing

January 25, 2018 Robynne Elizabeth Miller Comments Off on How to Critique: The One Big Thing

There are a lot of theories about the best way to critique. The “sandwich” method is one of the most used, especially in Christian organizations. […]

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How Writing Is Like Exercising

July 6, 2015 Jane S. Daly 7

The cell phone alarm beeps me into consciousness at 5:20 am. Yes, it’s o-dark-thirty and I’m waking up to go to spin class. Why? That’s […]

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Improving Your Craft: Inspire’s Online Critique Groups

March 29, 2014 Inspire Christian Writers Comments Off on Improving Your Craft: Inspire’s Online Critique Groups

Writers write. Usually locked in a room. Alone. For hours. We emerge for potty breaks and coffee breaks. Then we hide back in our room […]

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Fade In – New Screenwriters Critique Group

February 14, 2014 David Hyde Comments Off on Fade In – New Screenwriters Critique Group

Interior, Living Room Rio Linda, Ca -Night Pan Left into Hitchcock Zoom: A blank page stares back at our lonely writer. Pencil tapping on his […]

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How Do Critique Groups Work?

June 7, 2012 Elizabeth Thompson Comments Off on How Do Critique Groups Work?

Critique groups are the backbone of Inspire. Where the magic happens. Where inspiration, perspiration and determination face the music. Where writers discover their work is […]

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3 Questions to Ask Yourself When You Get a Tough Critique

June 4, 2012 Elizabeth Thompson Comments Off on 3 Questions to Ask Yourself When You Get a Tough Critique

One of the greatest benefits of membership in Inspire Christian Writers is our local critique groups. In these groups our writers present the fruit of […]

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Why Writers Need Critique Groups

May 30, 2012 Elizabeth Thompson Comments Off on Why Writers Need Critique Groups

Attend a writers’ conference or read a book on craft and you’ll receive this advice: “If you’re serious about writing, join a critique group.” The […]

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Critique Group Etiquette

March 25, 2011 Sue Tornai Comments Off on Critique Group Etiquette

Successful critique groups use proper etiquette.  All of our Inspire Critique Groups use the following guidelines in our meeting: When you submit a manuscript for […]

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The Treasure of Critiques

March 24, 2011 Elizabeth Thompson Comments Off on The Treasure of Critiques

One of the most valuable benefits of Inspire Christian Writers is the critique group. It is the heart and soul of Inspire because it allows […]

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