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Permalink Reply by Melissa on December 20, 2011 at 9:51am

Hi Amanda - 

This very afternoon I was telling myself to quit hemming and hawing and put out some feelers for a critique group.  I'm definitely interested.  I've been dabbling with an essay collection idea for many months now. It's time to quit circling the plane, I think, and prepare to land.

Thanks for sending this query!  It was the perfect nudge.

Cheers -

Melissa 

Permalink Reply by Nancy E. Frank on December 20, 2011 at 10:13am

This sounds like a great idea -- you can count me in after the new year.  So, please send a reminder then.  I've published a couple of essays, but not in a long time, and I have some ideas for which I could use feedback.

Merry Happy and all that jazz,

Nancy

Permalink Reply by Amanda Katherine Jaros on December 20, 2011 at 10:26am

Awesome Melissa and Nancy-

Maybe I'll spend a few minutes thinking about what the group would look like, how we could structure it, and then get on email with you both, and someone else if they stop in.  then we can get started!!

 

CooL!

Permalink Reply by Nichole L. Reber on December 20, 2011 at 1:29pm

There is a virtual critique group. Have you tried that? I've been on there a few times. However, as I'm also nonfiction, I'd love to reciprocate critiques. You can find my blog here for an indication of my content and style: http://www.architecturetravelwriter.com/

Otherwise you can email me directly at Nichole@ArchitectureTravelWriter.com

Permalink Reply by Sandi R. Sams on December 20, 2011 at 4:07pm

Hi Amanda... I've been looking for a writing/critique group as well. But are you speaking of a virtual group, online group or meeting locally with people? As you did not mention your location... I'm guessing you mean online.

Permalink Reply by Amanda Katherine Jaros on December 20, 2011 at 7:04pm

Nichole and Sandi-

Thanks for the responses!  Who knew there were so many people needing a group!  I have already had 3 people contact me and say they are interested.  I think the best way to move forward is to go with the first to show up:)  so to speak.  If someone bails and is not really interested, I will let you know.  There's also no reason why you two couldn't check each other out and see if you can work together!

Peace.

Permalink Reply by Mary Helen McCarthy on December 20, 2011 at 9:17pm

I am definitely interested. I just started today on this website. Looking forward to it.

Mary Helen

Permalink Reply by Nichole L. Reber on December 26, 2011 at 3:29pm

Happy holidays and let's get critiquing!

Alright ladies. I have an essay that needs another pair of eyes. It's almost finished, may in fact be finished. Better darned well be after as many rewrites as I've given it.Things I need checked: dynamism, pace/rhythm, anything clunky, functioning similes, and clearly established and resolved problem.

Anyone willing to do a critique on a 2500-word essay by 7 January? I'll most happily reciprocate.

Cheers!

Permalink Reply by Miguelina on January 3, 2012 at 2:11pm

Hello Amanda,

Thanks and I am interested...How do we start?  Thanks, Miguelina "Lina" Perez

Permalink Reply by Miguelina on January 3, 2012 at 2:13pm

Hello,

Sorry Amanda, I believe you said the group is already filled. Let me know if someone drops.

Thanks, Lina Perez

Permalink Reply by Amanda Katherine Jaros on January 12, 2012 at 7:12am

No Worries!  But like I said- some of you others here could start another group. 

I will definitely check back if one of our group bails:)

good luck.

Permalink Reply by Miguelina on January 12, 2012 at 8:36am

Hello,

Looking for someone to critique my collection of prose, poems, short stories and essays. If you are interested please let me know.  I can critique  yours.

Thanks,

Lina