tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post4449734036221038513..comments2024-03-27T21:33:51.455-04:00Comments on Group Blog: Paying for a Professional Critique - Some ThoughtsSue Heavenrichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00550259613381458435noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-6932940460856547722018-05-07T12:55:15.765-04:002018-05-07T12:55:15.765-04:00Sometimes you do need fresh eyes. Your critique gr...Sometimes you do need fresh eyes. Your critique group can sometimes be as close to your manuscript as you are and miss a lot of things staring you in the face. I've had a couple paid critiques from Clara Gillow Clark before on a couple of my MGs. She is good. Janet,https://www.blogger.com/profile/17796999156668844943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-11440359364470833662018-05-03T14:47:59.311-04:002018-05-03T14:47:59.311-04:00Thanks Patty!Thanks Patty!Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09692126747548571090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-22628883033543712332018-05-03T14:47:46.723-04:002018-05-03T14:47:46.723-04:00Appreciate the kind words Christy, glad you though...Appreciate the kind words Christy, glad you thought it helpful.Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09692126747548571090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-74959595939221740672018-05-03T14:47:18.366-04:002018-05-03T14:47:18.366-04:00Thank you Miss Pam!Thank you Miss Pam!Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09692126747548571090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-59717105590093921562018-05-03T08:38:27.970-04:002018-05-03T08:38:27.970-04:00I agree that Jill is da bomb.I agree that Jill is da bomb.Kathy Halseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11600954824509054774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-33250043056741004622018-05-02T23:39:58.631-04:002018-05-02T23:39:58.631-04:00It does help to have a professional critique a man...It does help to have a professional critique a manuscript, especially if you've gotten positive feedback but something isn't quite working. Great post looking into this, Leslie!Patricia Tohthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06878871084215411303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-11528460302438166762018-05-02T22:27:31.480-04:002018-05-02T22:27:31.480-04:00This is really helpful, Leslie. Thanks for the tip...This is really helpful, Leslie. Thanks for the tips, and good luck with your critiquing and submitting!Christy Mihalyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07944814793031197203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-13676116546964973882018-05-02T21:02:45.746-04:002018-05-02T21:02:45.746-04:00Yep, I agree. That professional eye is needed befo...Yep, I agree. That professional eye is needed before subbing. Great information. Thank you!Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11391527903431779238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-81551086102591160402018-05-02T19:44:53.148-04:002018-05-02T19:44:53.148-04:00Thanks Jackie for reading and commenting.Thanks Jackie for reading and commenting.Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09692126747548571090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-86248844469053254172018-05-02T19:44:29.649-04:002018-05-02T19:44:29.649-04:00Thank you McMarshall!Thank you McMarshall!Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09692126747548571090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-36570025552970942592018-05-02T19:44:17.230-04:002018-05-02T19:44:17.230-04:00That's what I've been afraid of all along ...That's what I've been afraid of all along Wendy. Was it too early in my writing life? But the critique I recently had with Jill Esbaum was so helpful - really got down to the nitty gritty.Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09692126747548571090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-67547835418616395632018-05-02T19:43:02.927-04:002018-05-02T19:43:02.927-04:00Thank you Charlotte! Happy writing to you!Thank you Charlotte! Happy writing to you!Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09692126747548571090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-18316962960346825002018-05-02T19:42:46.137-04:002018-05-02T19:42:46.137-04:00Oh, thanks for your experiences Jilanne. Much appr...Oh, thanks for your experiences Jilanne. Much appreciated.Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09692126747548571090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-24013303071566797402018-05-02T19:42:00.400-04:002018-05-02T19:42:00.400-04:00Thanks Kathy, I'm ready to get back into it!Thanks Kathy, I'm ready to get back into it!Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09692126747548571090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-11070124088943406892018-05-02T19:41:38.763-04:002018-05-02T19:41:38.763-04:00Sherri, thanks. Let us know if you decide to jump ...Sherri, thanks. Let us know if you decide to jump in with a paid critique.Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09692126747548571090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-74355099568596726092018-05-02T19:41:13.394-04:002018-05-02T19:41:13.394-04:00Great insight Vivian. Thanks for reading and comme...Great insight Vivian. Thanks for reading and commenting. Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09692126747548571090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-77375618210025142072018-05-02T19:40:39.232-04:002018-05-02T19:40:39.232-04:00I recently got one with Jill Esbaum - wow, so help...I recently got one with Jill Esbaum - wow, so helpful even on the first quick read through.Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09692126747548571090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-33417580118328458212018-05-02T19:39:47.318-04:002018-05-02T19:39:47.318-04:00Thanks Sue!Thanks Sue!Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09692126747548571090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-23881934324477554802018-05-02T19:39:32.717-04:002018-05-02T19:39:32.717-04:00Most folks I asked had only gotten professional cr...Most folks I asked had only gotten professional critiques at conferences/workshops. Yes, it's hard to choose outside those venues. Thanks for the info!Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09692126747548571090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-91629454376182974162018-05-02T18:01:01.509-04:002018-05-02T18:01:01.509-04:00Great post Leslie. Lots to think about.Great post Leslie. Lots to think about.McMarshallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11220596181845667321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-71698437865772433102018-05-02T17:39:40.532-04:002018-05-02T17:39:40.532-04:00Very true, Leslie! I paid for one or two before I ...Very true, Leslie! I paid for one or two before I was ready. Now I've learned. :)Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14114624813405241762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-86602647401722364302018-05-02T17:06:16.029-04:002018-05-02T17:06:16.029-04:00Terrific tips, Leslie. Thank you.Terrific tips, Leslie. Thank you.Charlotte Dixonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16907242751556735710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-21539172565211929632018-05-02T16:44:50.182-04:002018-05-02T16:44:50.182-04:00Great post! Yes, I have paid for critiques through...Great post! Yes, I have paid for critiques through workshops, online courses, and individuals. I have found them to be quite helpful.Jilanne Hoffmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00866006633425949522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-11417658775931413502018-05-02T14:57:21.109-04:002018-05-02T14:57:21.109-04:00Wonderful post and yes, you are ready for your sto...Wonderful post and yes, you are ready for your story polish., Leslie. I am sure lots of folks will read tis and learn.Kathy Halseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11600954824509054774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-80303511169421805612018-05-02T12:18:05.137-04:002018-05-02T12:18:05.137-04:00This is a great post, and so helpful for those of ...This is a great post, and so helpful for those of us considering venturing out for a paid critique. The photos and captions are the icing on the cake.Sherri Jones Rivershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13905027216129696355noreply@blogger.com