The Kill Zone is one of my go to blogs for good info, and today when I opened this email they didn’t disappoint. Once more their post was filled with a great reminder to watch out for sneaking little “ing” beings that are as scary as Gremlins.
Hmm, makes me wonder about the name Gerunds…
Check out The Kill Zone and see if your writing is filled with the little devils.
For additional help you might want to check out editing software Grammarly or Ginger. I use both.
Thank you readers! You are so gracious and you make me want to do better.
I'm my own worst critic. I write, edit, rewrite, edit and chase my tail.
Post, edit, rewrite, post, edit... Well you get the idea.
Can’t seem to help myself. I tweak my writing over and over sometimes to distraction.
However, I do think with each change I learn something about myself and my writing. Good or bad to be determined.
For me, writing is a journey of learning, failing, and tiny successes. One day, who knows maybe a big success or two. But what would a journey be without nice traveling companions. Because let’s face it, sending our words out into the world for all to see, read and possibly tear apart is just plain scary.
So I thank each and every one of you guys for nudging me along with your words of encouragement and kind critiques.
Clouds filled the sky, hiding the moon as dense fog lifted from the forest floor hiding my steps.
My heart fluttered in relief as tiny flickering lights appeared illuminating a narrow path. They twirled and danced, leading me toward an archway formed by low hanging limbs, and I hoped against hope, I’d found an exit.
One by one, with a final wink the lights passed through the passageway. I groped like a child waking in the night, and I stood once more blind, lost in the darkness wishing for faeries.
She did it again, provided a wealth of information for writers. So, I just had to pass on these great tips. Click here to read Anne R. Allen’s blog, posted Sunday, August 3, 2014 where she explains the good, bad and ugly of critique groups. Awarded by Writer’s Digest in 2013 as one of the Best Websites for Writers, she never fails to deliver great insight and timely information.
Sometimes we don’t get to pick what type of group is available in our area. Don’t let that discourage you from becoming involved.
As Ms. Allen writes, if you know how to read between the lines, you can benefit from a critique group.
She describes ten groups, and how to glean the best from each leaving a better writer.
Have you ever been crushed by #5) The Punctuation Police?
Ever sat down with a red face after your story was cut to ribbons by #10) The Vicious Circle?
Or wonder how on earth you’d fit in with #4) The Poetry Slam?
Ms. Allen’s post is filled with tips on what to ignore, how to read between the lines and best of all how to come away a better writer.
Read and find out where does your group fall.
I hope y’all enjoy reading her post as much as I did.
She describes ten groups, and how to glean the best from each leaving a better writer.
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