The importance of joining critique groups
I was reading a craft writing book last night (not sure I'm supposed to admit such things - but there I go...) and I am developing a few insights about how I view the entire writing process.
Lots of people want to write a book - that's (surprise!) where I started. I was an avid reader, and that helped a lot. What that did was show me that my writing sounded clunky, definitely non-lyrical and my heart kind of sank. So I signed up for a writing. class. I don't exactly know that I wanted to BE in a writing class, but there I was. Something had to be done. I started out in the beginner class and learned the art of constructive feedback - both how to give and take.
I honestly don't think many (if any) people can write in isolation and have a publishable piece unless they know what they are doing. If they haven't taken a class for FEEDBACK purposes, I think their chances of success are much lower.
Let me know posts like this are helpful, and I'll continue on....
Randi
Lots of people want to write a book - that's (surprise!) where I started. I was an avid reader, and that helped a lot. What that did was show me that my writing sounded clunky, definitely non-lyrical and my heart kind of sank. So I signed up for a writing. class. I don't exactly know that I wanted to BE in a writing class, but there I was. Something had to be done. I started out in the beginner class and learned the art of constructive feedback - both how to give and take.
I honestly don't think many (if any) people can write in isolation and have a publishable piece unless they know what they are doing. If they haven't taken a class for FEEDBACK purposes, I think their chances of success are much lower.
Let me know posts like this are helpful, and I'll continue on....
Randi
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Feb 09, 2018 07:51AM
Good advice, Randi. I agree with it. I, too, read craft books, as well as every other kind of book.
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Julie wrote: "Good advice, Randi. I agree with it. I, too, read craft books, as well as every other kind of book."Thanks Julie! Through this entire path I'm learning what NOT to do, as much as what To do...laughing...
