Dear Beta Readers and Critique Partners, Writers need constructive criticism to perfect their manuscripts, but just because “critici...

A while ago now, I stumbled upon the blog post of a writer who was concerned about having his/her work critiqued. This writer was worried...

© photosteve101 Joining a writing group is great. You get to submit your work to others who will read and give you the feedback you'...

Come writers and critics Who prophesize with your pen. And keep your eyes wide The chance won’t come again. And don’t speak too soon For the...

The last bit of advice I have for this week is learn to laugh about your own writing mistakes.  I forgot how valuable a gift this is until...

Today's submission is from Barbara from Far Away Eyes : “Momma, do you remember what it was like to be fifteen?” I say in my most cont...

Today's submission is from Aldrea from Golden Dawn :  He entered the room, relieved to find his memory had proven true. Before him sa...

Our third submission comes from Patricia from her SF novel The Legacy of the Eye:  Chapter 3—Graduation Catrine walked into the main au...

Our second submission comes from Charity , from her YA fantasy Fade Into Me . Caedmon is the narrator of this section:  Caedmon  "Y...

So, this week I asked for your chapter threes. (I still have a couple spots open if you want to submit.)   One of my quirks is I have a h...

I will be your host next week, so I am posting this a little early to give you time to ponder... One of the (many) things writers worry ab...

The writer says:  Just some back story, MC has been sent to a new foster home after some trouble and is fleeing an abusive boyfriend, Luke. ...

The writer says:  It's from a WIP called THE WORD, a YA paranormal romance (?) set in the Regency era. 1) Does the modern-sounding voice...

The writer says:  Here is the opening of my novel, The Legacy of the Eye . I would like to know if the start feels too slow and if I still h...

The writer says:  I need to know if the world building is strong enough, and whether you’d read on. Any other critiques would be helpful.  T...

A writer bravely throws this scene under my red pen: A man’s hand reached out from the smoky-plated mirror and caressed River’s cheek. The...