A comment from Marybk on my last post reminded me of something I’ve been wanting to do again. It can be hard to find critique partners who are focused on learning, growing, and who also write in the same area as you do. I’ve always wanted to make sure my readers have access to critique partners if they need them.
A fair number of critique relationships these days happen online. Partners exchange manuscripts, give notes, talk on the phone or on email. It often takes several tries with several partners to get a good and mutually constructive relationship going. You want to look for someone who knows what they’re talking about, that can articulate not only what doesn’t work in a piece of writing but why, you want someone you can get along with, and someone whose writing you think is good and that you wouldn’t mind reading over and over.
I can’t guarantee that I can facilitate match-made-in-kidlit-heaven-style critique partners for everyone, but I did want to make sure you guys who are looking for crit partners had a venue to post. I have all of your questions from the last few days in mind and will get back to writing regular posts soon, but for now, let me make this a personals board for the critique-partner-less.
POST IN THE COMMENTS ON THIS ENTRY ONLY IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A CRITIQUE PARTNER. Put your genre (fantasy, paranormal, realistic, etc.) and your audience (picture book, MG, YA, etc.) and what you want to work on (a complete manuscript of XX,000 words, a partial, a query, etc.). Let’s see if we can’t make any matches here. The worst that can happen is you could share your work with someone, get some notes, and decide it’s not a fit.
ETA: If you see anyone here that you think might be a good fit, leave a comment with your email address or a way to get in touch with you. I can’t look through the comments and match people up, you should take the lead if you think anybody’s stuff sounds good to you. Use this as a personals board! Lots of people are looking for critique partners… now reach out to each other and try to connect and run with it!
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I write mostly YA realistic fiction and mystery, but I LOVE magical realism. Due to my insanely horrible procrastination, I have yet to complete a full project of 50,000+ words. I have a promising short story that I’d love to have someone read and critique.
My New Year’s Resolution was to complete a full novel. Still working on it. But I would love to have someone read what I do have down on a novel I started just a few days ago. Hehe.
Looking for someone who is experienced with the YA genre (and some subdivisions), and who is ready to be open and honest about my pieces, willing to read something that is completely unpublishable (at the moment).
Just a little, short bio: I love animals, reading, writing, and beach-going. I like to eat (especially anything with chocolate) and I love to run. (It all balances out…sort of.) I have a dog and two guinea pigs. I also lead a teen writing group at the local library.
If interested, please email me at cass234@live.com ! Can’t wait to meet my “match.”
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I’d love a critique partner! I’m not going to be able to commit until at least mid-May (I’m making a big cross-country move, so I’ll be a little, erm, distracted!), but I’ll definitely be up for it after that point.
I write YA. I’m all across the board, but mainly I focus on steampunk, contemporary, mystery, paranormal, magical realism, distopian – along those lines. I’m currently about 2/3 of the way through my manuscript, and hope to finish it up in the coming weeks. I already know it’ll need some major overhauling, and I plan to rewrite it as a second draft before sending it to a reader. I also write short stories and flash fiction. My work leans more toward the darker/grittier spectrum without being full-on bleak.
If you’d like to read scenes from my WiP to see if it suits you, you can find them here: http://maybegenius.blogspot.com/2010/04/first-page-blogfest.html and here: http://maybegenius.blogspot.com/2010/04/alternate-scene-blogfest.html
I probably WOULDN’T be a good match for high fantasy, romance-centric, or non-fiction.
I’m confident in my writing ability and feel I know the YA genre pretty well. I can take criticism well, and am willing to be kind but honest in return. I have high expectations for the quality of my own writing, and am looking for someone who feels the same way.
If you’re interested, please drop me a line! My email is available on my blog. I look forward to hearing from potential partners!
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ME:
I am upper MG contemporary. I have a completed 40,000-word manuscript.
I’ve served as assistant fiction editor for Sotto Voce (www.sottovocemagazine.com) and I am currently guest editor for Cha (www.asiancha.com). I’ve published several short stories in print and online journals. I have a website, http://www.erinkentrada.com. It’s not very fancy, but it’s there.YOU?
I would love to work with another MG contemporary writer, if another one exists. It seems that the writers have all been gobbled up by that tempting fantasy genre. I can understand why — it seems like tons of fun! Unfortunately I can’t write it, so I don’t try. And because I can’t write it (and don’t read it), I’m sure I would be of limited use to fantasy writers.Sooo, if you are a contemporary MG writer, “hit me up” (as the kids say). My email address is ekentrada (at) gmail (dot) com.
I love to read other writers’ work and provide constructive and effective feedback, and I love to get the same in return!
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Crap…Jamie knows my ultimate weakness!!!!
To chime in for a sec, I lurve my crit group, and I think it’s because everyone provides *actionable* feedback so even when it’s negative, it’s not annoying because I can do something about it.
Mary’s really helped me hone that skill just by analyzing the feedback she gives other people….so…Mary…ahem…I challenge the next blog post to be: “how to provide a good critique for your new partner/group.”
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Martha, I second that motion. And I’m sorry for ‘cutting in’ (pardon the pun) If I’d only known! =)
And, I never put my e-mail down before, sorry. It is brykateemma @ cox. net. I have someone who I will be critiquing, but that doesn’t mean I can’t take on more. (besides, I think I need to look at something knew…my brain is about to explode from looking at my own MS for soooo long!)
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Sign me up!
I’ve got two PB manuscripts that need further polishing and a bunch of other WIPs. I work in children’s media– TV, not print. (No surprise; I write scripts too, but it’s more difficult finding a crit partner for kidlit.) I adore short snappy copy, irreverence, and constructive red ink.
Schedule-wise, work doesn’t ebb and flow; it gushes and floods. That said, I try to reply in a reasonable time. You can reach me at treuting at gmail dot com.
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My email is lisawillman (at) brainerd (dot) net
I write picture books and younger middle grade.
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Alison, Kellie, Lisa W, and Michele,
Picture Books here too. Let’s get in touch.
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Mary, you are a gem!
Hey, Erin! (looks up 6 posts…) I think you and I might be a good fit. I’ve already got a crit group for my PBs but I’d like to have a different set of eyes for my MG stuff. I’ve got three PBs being published this year (one is trade) and have just had a MG accepted by a small Christian pub. I also write contemporary – love fantasy, but can’t do it. I’ve got a finished first draft at about 40K that needs to be totally torn apart and rewritten so I’m looking for some big picture stuff right now. I’m also doing some manuscript reading for a small publisher over here and thoroughly enjoy critiquing.
You can find me at my website http://www.karencollum.com.au or email me at karen at karencollum dot com dot au.
I’m a busy stay-at-home mum so I don’t have bucketloads of time to spare but am really good at following through on stuff.
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Mary, this is perfect timing. If I hadn’t been sick yesterday, I would’ve seen this post, but I got behind on my blog reading. I just posted about needing a critique partner. In fact, I found Jackee as a manuscript exchange partner through one of your posts.
I write fantasy – mostly YA, but also MG. I write anything from paranormal romance, to a person with a sixth-sense, to paranormal occurrences. All contemporary.
I’m a substitute teacher, so my schedule is erratic, but I can always squeeze in editing time. I can start sooner or later. tmilstein at gmail dot com
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Thanks so much for doing this, Mary!
I write contemporary realistic MG (so far), and I’m halfway through a revision of a 30,000-word novel set in South Africa. I’ve published educational books, articles, short stories, but no fiction books yet.
I’m part of two critique groups already, but I’m always on the lookout for another great person to trade work with from time to time. At the moment, I’m especially interested in meeting anyone writing kidlit set anywhere in Africa, or anyone from Africa who is writing kidlit.
If you want to trade feedback, send me an e-mail: melkoosmann [at] gmail [dot] com.
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I write YA and MG mostly paranormal fiction. I’m looking for a critique partner to help me get out of the good, but not great pile. Someone to read my manuscripts and help with my querys.
Thanks. =)
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Hi, ::waves hand to everyone::
I have a realistic fiction YA novel 7OK that I’m hoping will be ready to query by the summer. My audience is older teen. I have a great crit partner but I’m always looking for more feedback.
My one sentence pitch is: Eventually the boys of No System At All will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, but for now they are in high school and motivated by a broken heart, revenge and an ultra rare comic book.
Knowledge about music would be a huge plus.
I will read mostly anything– I’ve done crits for at least 5 books. I prefer to read everything you’ve got at once. I give feedback on mostly global big picture sort of stuff. I tend to make comments in the document itself and then write up a second document will comments and feedback about characters and plot.
I normally have a pretty quick turn around rate between 1- 3 weeks, depending on the length and how much feedback your looking for.I’m a middle school Reading teacher so I can tell you what sort of things my students are reading and if I think your book would work well in a middle school media center or not.
If you are interested please e-mail me at fussymonkey2 at gmail dot com
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Wow. The response here is almost overwhelming! I belong to two online critique websites and while my critiquers are dear to me, (and have helped my writing), I find most of what they point out is grammatical corrections. I want to know if my story is interesting and engaging! Where does the story lose you or take you away?
I have written a young adult, paranormal romance. I find this genre is quite large with some stuff I enjoy reading and some stuff I don’t. Having said that, I think it’s best to read the first page to see if there is an interest match.
Anyone willing to send me a page of a young adult, paranormal romance and see if we fit? Email me at kris.fullbrook@yahoo.com!
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Michele Tennant – I tried to click to your blog but it wouldn’t go for some reason. I’d like to send you a note so if you see this email me. kris.fullbrook@yahoo.com (young adult paranormal romance)
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What a very kind thing to do, Mary. Thanks so much.
I write urban fantasy MG/bordering on YA, most a boys-with-girls included audience. I am 3/4 done with a revision and expect it to take another two or three weeks, but I’d love to share it then. My life is a little tricky with a job heavy on responsibilities, a family, and my writing, but I can promise to put aside my current MG/YA reading material for a mss exchange. By the way, I like revision. And I like honest criticism. And while I know how to have a sensitive touch in critiquing, I also know how to edit.
Would anyone be interested in sharing the first two chapters to see if this could be a match? Write me at dianemmagras at gmail dot com if you’d like to try.
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Hey everyone! Sorry for chiming in kinda late.
I write both upper MG and YA, both contemporary. I have one upper MG manuscript completed (trying to figure out if it should stay MG or move to YA). Currently, I’m writing a YA. My YAs, by the way, are all romance. As far as a critique partner is concerned, I’m looking for someone who isn’t afraid to offer constructive criticism. If it doesn’t work in the story, PLEASE let me know. I can take it. Really. I, in turn, will offer constructive criticism, in a respectful way, of course. I don’t mind critiquing another MG and/or YA writer. I LOVE to read so it doesn’t matter if it’s contemporary, paranormal, romance, etc.
Thanks so much for doing this!
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Bongo has written a YA book about a boy who loses his camel. It is very literary. Imagine “Gone With the Wind” in the desert, with Bedouins instead of slaves. I have only read it aloud to my sheep, but they LOVE it. Bongo would like to exchange his critiques for free room and board.
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Bongo, I love you, man, but really? Every thread? You gotta spread your particular brand of camel-lovin’ on EVERY thread? People are trying to get the hook-up here, but not the kind I think you’re talking about.
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I realized that if some of you were trying to get to me, I didn’t exactly leave a contact sooooo
michele_tennant (at) yahoo (dot) com
Or you can look me up on the web under my name micheletennant (dot) com.I’d love to hear from anyone interested in swapping PBs or YAs.
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Hi everyone!
I write picture books in the 200 – 600 word range. (So far) I am unpublished. I have five WIPs in various stages of “readiness,” and could really use a critique partner that has been writing a while and has been studying the craft. I write in both rhyme and prose. I would love to partner with someone who is also studying the art of rhyme, but I also need advice on effectively using prose (rhyming is more natural for me). Sorry to be more specific, but I joined a couple of critique groups “willy-nilly”, and although I’ve gotten some good feedback, it hasn’t been as pointed as I would like. I try to give very comprehensive feedback with both the “whats” and the “whys.” I focus on individual lines and words as well as “big picture” issues. If anyone is interested, please contact me at jhedlund33 (at) yahoo (dot) com.
Thanks to Mary for providing a place for us to meet up!
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I have a wonderful critique partner (two of them actually) and a couple of others who have read for me, but I’d love to get together with three or four people who are writing MG or YA fantasy/paranormal and know the unique issues that go with that. My first YA paranormal is being read by a couple agents now, but I’d love fresh eyes on it. I also have a new one I’m working on, and the next thing in the hopper after that is a middle grade. I am good at looking at structure as well as proofing the final stages, and would love someone to return the favor. I suck up criticism though, and don’t want anyone to have to tiptoe around my ego or visa versa. Please contact me at kidlit at writeedge.com or stop by the blog. We also just started an online query letter critique exchange yesterday and are accepting queries for criticism and input from anyone for the queries that are posted.
Mary, this was a fantastic and generous idea!
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Thank you so much for doing this Mary!
My WIP is YA Fantasy, a rewrite of a completed manuscript that was partially critiqued by two agents. I’m always looking for constructive criticism and someone to bounce ideas off of. I enjoy editing and revising (I know I’m weird) and was mentored by formerly published author Vicky Covington. I read a lot of YA and MG. Please email me if you’re interested in exchanging writing.
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Oh! Woops! I forgot.
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Jocelyn’s in my critique group and she gives excellent critiques. If anyone wants a very detailed critique, she’s your partner!
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Oops! Sorry I’m late to the party. We were on a family trip.
I have a realistic MG novel at 36,000 words, and a magic realism MG novel currently at 21,000 words (I’m still finishing the third draft).
I also have 2 realistic PB manuscripts I would appreciate feedback on.
And a drawerful of YUCK that I promise I won’t ask anyone to read!
I’ve been writing for about 10 years (primarily playwriting) and have been working on fiction for the last 3. I’m looking for people who can make me work beyond grammatical errors…those who want to do some serious rewriting.
Contact me at krue22 (at) yahoo (dot) com
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I commented earlier, but didn’t leave my email address like a doofus!
I write YA and MG, but I’m currently looking for a critique partner to help with my realistic MG. I want to make sure that my stuff is realistic, that the plot moves along while keeping you interested. I’ve been doing better about catching grammatical stuff, but of course always love when people point out my unecessary adverbs and passive voice as well. If you think we could be a match, let me know!
My email is tiffanyaneal (at) yahoo (dot) com
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I have just completed the first draft of a fantasy MG novel set in the UK – it has been a wonderful journey to this point, but I definitely need some help! I’m a Brit living in the Caribbean and it’s awfully hard finding a critique group here … so someone from KidLit would be perfect!!! I’ve been writing for several years and have had some short stories for children published on-line. I’d love to hear from anyone writing in a similar field who would like to try partnering up for mutual benefit!
Hope to hear from someone….
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I write mostly YA romance – both contemporary and paranormal. I like to read all kinds of YA, but I love fairy-tale retellings, YA dystopia and YA romance.
I posted the first pages of a few of my WIPs on my blog, if anyone who might be interested in exchanging critiques would like to get a feel for my writing first.
You can leave me a comment there or e-mail me at: melinda.a.gray at gmail dot com.
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Mary, bless you for doing this!
While I have a few friends that I exchange critiques with on an as needed basis, I’m currently critique group-less.
I write YA and MG fantasy/paranormal/mystery and am looking for a couple of you who also write in these genres.
I don’t have a big ego, and I’m not afraid of critiques (though spiders freak me out so don’t send those). I promise not to tell you how to fix things in your MS . . . Okay, I fibbed a little . . . I will tell you how to fix your punctuation (if I notice it) but won’t try to put words in your mouth or on your page. I’ll let you know what doesn’t work for me as a reader and why it doesn’t work. I’m looking for people who can do the same with my writing.
As an avid reader of YA and MG and a reviewer for TeensReadToo.com, I stay current with the markets in both categories.
Think we might be a good match? Let’s exchange some pages. Email to jstradling(at)treasuretoyfoxterriers(dot)com or justjoan(at)officeliveusers(dot)com.
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Oh, dang, I’m terrible at personal ads.
I write mostly YA, though I’m trying to finish my first MG project. Magical realism/ fantasy is kind of my thing.
I’m in dire need of beta readers for a project I’m trying to rewrite: a 60,000 word novel about a high school girl who dies and comes back as a kitten. (Other than the being-a-cat thing, there’s no magic involved in this one.)
As far as my own critiquing, I’m not good at being the grammar/punctuation police, but I do have a feel for when sentences are clunky. And since I am an AVID reader, I can usually tell you what plots or characters aren’t working for me and why.
If anyone thinks this sounds fun, my email is msforster@lycos.com
Thanks for the awesome post!
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I’ve been singing the praises of this all over the internet (aka twitter and my blog) and realised I am yet to post.
I’m in the process of revising my 52,000 word YA fantasy novel and would love to find a critique partner who is also writing YA fantasy.
I’m very honest in my critiques, but I also like to think I’m nice too. I give constructive criticism. I do have children and I teach part time, so my time may be stretched sometimes.
I have no problem taking critique, I appreciate honesty and constructive criticism.
If you want to exchange a few pages to see if we would be a good match e-mail me at: thegracefuldoe (at) hotmail (dot) com
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I write MG and YA historical fiction and nonfiction. Katharina, I’m going to contact you – you’re the only person so far who’s mentioned historical fiction. I should also tell you my undergrad degree is in German, so that could be helpful to you perhaps.
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SWF seeking…oh wait, wrong type of personal ad.
Okay, that was totally lame. I admit it.I have a completed YA urban fantasy that I would LOVE for someone to look at. Other than my mother. Who I think might be biased. 77,000 words, no title because every title I can think of SUCKS. I love reading (uh, hello captain obvious) especially YA, so bring it on. I would love some criticism because while I am perfectly content with most of my work, there are scenes that I don’t like and I don’t know what to do to fix.
I need another set of eyes! Gouging my own out is not an option. Yet.
My novel is about a group of college students that moonlight as demon killers. Yes, there was a deep void left in my soul when Buffy went off the air, and I am desperately trying to fill it.
Interested? email is marytframe at hotmail dot com.
Much obliged
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Yay! This is awesome.
About me: I will read/critique just about anything. Right now I’m trying to polish off what I think is upper MG (but started out as YA fantasy). It’s about three kids (2 boys, 1 girl) that find themselves in their city’s parallel nether-realm. I mostly stick to MG and YA with my writing, but I’ve given pb and chapter books a shot. I try to read a fiction book and a book on craft at least once a month, but I read more than that if I can.
I’m in a local critique group and I’ve critiqued two full MG manuscripts besides my own. I critique on the page for grammar, repetition, awkward phrasing and the like, and then write up a couple pages on the plot and overall vibe of your work, but if you’ve got a better way, I’m willing to try it–I want to improve.
What I want in a future critique bff: Someone who’s lighthearted but serious about critiques. I’d love to send each other chunks of our work every week, and also do a full mss overview. I want us both to make aggressive progress. You need to be as determined as I am to get published, and read books on craft and revision.
Future critique bff I know you’re out there! Shoot me an email
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crap…sorry, forgot to tell you that my current mss is right at 50,000 words.
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So here it is…
I’ve been using online sites like authonomy and inkpop as my editing beta group, but I have come to the point that I need serious review. I’m not talking chapter or two. I need a full make-over to sort out flaws because technically I blew a full manuscript read by a publisher because it wasn’t ready.I have a partial request coming up in the next few weeks and need to work on EDEN”S FALL desperately. It is in the Paranormal-Romance category, approximately 70000 words and is upper teens YA.
If you like love triangles, angels and a strong MC voice then we’ll get along just fine.
Let me know if you want to be critique partners my email is dawnatrcmsidotcom
ta ta for now (and yes I like Tigger)
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Well I’m going to post on here though I’m somewhat terrified to. I write YA fantasy, but not high fantasy. My MCs are always female and I love exploring characters & developing them. Seriously, my favorite part of writing is figuring out who these people in my head are.
I have just “finished” a novel that started 2 years ago as a NanoWriMo (which I technically finished then by throwing on an ending). It’s around 70,000 words and in needs of pretty heavy duty editing. I would like to find a critique group in my area but because I live in small-town Southeastern Kentucky I don’t know where to look. I know there are some published authors from my area (Silas House, if you know who he is), but I don’t think there would be anyone who could really help me with YA fantasy.
A little bit about me as a person: I’m a professional Girl Scout who works a bit of a weird schedule because I plan programming/training and those work best on evenings & weekends. I like to hike, climb and camp even on my days off. If I could have a desk outside in the forest and work from there I would. I’m a former gymnast (who is sore from a tumbling team reunion) and generally a happy soul.
My email address is cassilee85 (at) hotmail (dot) com
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Hey All,
Sorry I’m late to the party! I already have a critique group for my YA stuff, but I would really love to get some more feedback on my children’s/young middle grade book. Think “My Father’s Dragon” age group. I’m emailing a few of you now, but if you’re interested, email me at tianalei (at) gmail (dot) com or check out my blog at tianasmith.com. Thanks
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Hey all – I’ve got an agent for my middle grade fantasy / time travel but would love to hear from others and help them as well. I’ll read just about anything, just looking to network and grow my limited critique group.
Email me at kpsheridan at verizon.net
Thanks!
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Hi writerly folks,
I’d love to find critique partner(s) who are interested in YA or MG paranormal, with a sort of literary/social comentary twist. I’m one of those weirdos who is interested in motiff, symbolism and allegory because that’s how you get adults to read children’s books and manipulate supply and demand. I love language that is lyrical and keeps the story moving at the same time and characters that aren’t obvious heroic types. I have no fear of romance, especially when it’s strange and I’m not one bit squeamish about the ickies. Not so interested in military, silly levels of violence or the fairy mafia. (Yeah, yeah, yeah. Kid’s books. Whatever. I read a lot. I know it’s out there trying to be the next hottest thing on Xbox.) My most memorable recent reads include The Hunger Games & Catching Fire, Shiver, Impossible, Graceling, The Dark Divine, As You Wish, Forest of Hands and Teeth, The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate, Princess Academy, and ::blush:: The Notebook. I’m also a big fan of the classics that stick to you.My projects: I have four completed manuscripts that I do not want to run with at the moment. I also have two current projects that I’m very enthusiastic about. They should be ready for critique in about a month or so.
Warning: While publishing is my ultimate goal, I feel that I need to focus on growth as a writer. All my life, I’ve blown English teachers away despite my inability to spell or stay awake in class. But as much as I do read, I know that I have a long way to go and that I know almost nothing. I’m not afraid to generate twelve shelved manuscripts before getting the work I really, really want. So yes, I will be brutally honest and I hope that you, my dear perspective critique partner(s), will be the same.
If I haven’t scared you off, I’m Jennifer (dot) Newon (dot) Kos at gmail (dot) com
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I am so late to the game, here, but in case anyone is still looking:
I write middle grade and YA. My current wip is contemporary YA – it’s a bit on the gritty side and I know a lot of children’s writers dislike harsh language, so head warning, this one does have some of that. My middle grade work doesn’t at all, but I’d love to work with critique partners who might like to work with me on both.
I’d also love to connect with writers who are interested in discussing their craft and process and we can share resources and help each other move forward. I do have a few absolutely fabulous beta readers already, but I’d always love to expand my writing circle.
Both of my wips have male mc’s, and I like fantasy, contemporary fiction, and definitely humor. My email’s merry (dot) monteleone (at) gmail (dot) com.
Thanks.
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Okay, like better late than never right?
I am a published writer with an MFA degree, but please don’t let that scare you away. I am a far cry from Laurie Halse Anderson, but I’m not a complete toad either. While I have been writing for over 15 years, in so many ways I do feel like a beginner. That’s probably why I like writing – because it’s always a new adventure (albeit a sometimes frustrating adventure).
I just finished up the second draft of a 57k word YA fantasy titled The Devil’s Triangle. My previous career as a social worker makes me very good at going inside a character’s mind. Unfortunately, I suck at plot and pacing and I worry that 57k words is rather thin for this genre. I also tend to write tight, which is good, but sometimes I end up shooting myself in the foot because of this.
I like to think I am kind in my critiquing, but I will also question you for the choices you are making.
My email is apalm48 (at) comcast (dot) net
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The post I’ve been waiting for and of course it comes during the busiest week I’ve had at work in FOREVER! If anyone out there is still reading these…………I see you are Toni, so I am hopeful!
I finished the first draft of my first MS last August and have been revising feverishly since then, largely the first few chapters of a roughly 60,000 word (depending on my current revision) YA Paranormal Mystery Romance. My revisions so far have been based largely on critiques by people who don’t count in the real world: friends, colleagues, family, friends of friends, you get the picture, as well as what I’ve learned reading this and other online resources about YA and common mistakes unpublished and first novelists make.
I should be done with my most recent revision in a few days and now I am forcing myself to stop revising until I get some feedback from a critique partner/group. My schedule and lifestyle make it a little hard to have a face to face group, so I am really hoping I can put something together online!
The plot of my MS includes a ghost element, subtle astral travel (though not called that in the MS), and a past-life theme that could be challenging to someone who has more traditional views of concepts like heaven, purgatory, and hell. So if that made you feel squeamish when you read it, my material might not be a good match for you. If it feels like compelling reading to you, jet me an email at terrikh@comcast.net
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Okay, so I may be a little late too!
Me: YA urban fantasy novel (61K) completed looking for representation. Working on another YA novel. I have a fabulous critique padner’ now, and looking for another great connection!
You: YA completed or close to completing novel (or half way through!)
Email me at: sevennblue@gmail.com
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I hope I’m not tardy for the party (I couldn’t help it, I live in Atlanta and its such a big joke)
I would love to find a partner. I am currently converting my romance novel to YA (fantasy). I thought it would be a better fit.
I am about 2/3 complete and would love a partner who will stay on top of my like Jillian Michaels on a fat person.
(Yes, I used to watch too much television and I will throw my idiot box out when LOST ends)
Thanks!
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I forgot my email addy:
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