by Laura Brooke Robson | Jun 23, 2015 | Critiques, Editing, Writing
So you’ve completed step one (how to find a critique partner). You’ve brushed up on step two (critique partner etiquette). Now it’s time for step three: writing a critique. Whether you’re in a face-to-face workshop or just exchanging emails, I’ve found that the best...
by Laura Brooke Robson | Jun 16, 2015 | Critiques, Editing, Writing
It’s part two of my series on critiquing: critique partner etiquette. You can view part one here. Okay, so you’ve found your CP. You posted in all the right places, brainstormed all the right people… But how are you supposed to talk to these potential CPs/writing...
by Laura Brooke Robson | Jun 10, 2015 | Critiques, Editing, Writing
I’m a day late posting this, but I have a good excuse! Yesterday was a crazy busy, absolutely wonderful day, because I finished my latest round of revisions on my manuscript. The kernel of this particular story popped into my head nearly two years ago. I started a...
by Laura Brooke Robson | May 5, 2015 | Critiques, Editing, Writing
Critiques are like vegetables. Some are terribly unpleasant, and others aren’t so bad. Some weirdos have trained themselves to love ‘em, but most of us hate ‘em. And they’re really good for all of us. Sometimes I’m giddy at the critiques I receive. For about a day....
by Laura Brooke Robson | Apr 28, 2015 | Drafting, Editing, Writing
Ooh boy. First lines. There’s nothing like facing the blank page, feeling hope and nerves and excitement and fear rush through you. You crack your knuckles, set your fingers on the keyboard, and… What comes first? Usually, when I’m writing first drafts, I just start...
