Writing doesn’t have to be a solo activity. In fact, creativity and productivity are often stimulated by writing with company. Today, participant Libby Mayfield shares why writing groups aren’t for her… but a critique partner is:
I wish I was the sort of writer who could romantically snatch a few minutes in a quaint coffee shop to combat writers block, but for me, the only way to write is to spend huge chunks of the day with my face two inches from a computer screen, powered purely by tea and pasta.
The last thing I need when I’ve finished this writing marathon and produced something I believe to be at least halfway to a masterpiece (I think the excessive tea consumption might make me a little delusional), is for a dozen people to shake their heads at me sadly and tell me I’ve run the wrong route.
Fabulous advice. This summarizes some of the many reasons I feel lucky to have @elloette as my critique partner.
@rowofstars is my rock. Like, seriously, I’d probably never make it past half my 1st or 2nd drafts without her. 💕💕💕
ILU STRUMPET!! 💕💕💕
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This is really invaluable though. You need someone who will tell it like it is when it comes to content and structure, but who also understands the writing process. I’m so grateful for my buddies, @thescholarlystrumpet, @impossiblewolves, @thatexactleaf.
Soooo true! Even having that person there to bounce ideas off or talk you down from the cliff! Even those that give you great prompts and support! You need these buddies aka @rowofstars, @reallyginny, @scullyseviltwin, @liltoomuch
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