Find A Critique Partner

Hey Wolfe!  I'm interested in any reading material I can get my hands on.  I'm looking for a CP as well.  I usually write paranormal romance and fantasy romance, but I dabble in a little bit of everything, as I'm not one specialize.  I prefer to write whatever suits me; It's very dependant on my mood.

Let me know if you're interested.

Wolfe, I apologize, but I'm afraid I won't be able to critique for you.  I feel it would be unfair to both of us if one of us is getting a full critique and the other is only getting a partial.  I do wish you the best of luck finding someone suited to your needs. 

Maureen (mmmmmm6), I posted this to you in the Submission Care Group, just in case you stopped in there again, and here hoping you would see it. 

I'm looking for a CP as well.  I haven't been able to find one in my area (Oahu) and have been told that this is a great place to find one.  I love reading, am supportive, and have been told I give a solid critique.  If your interested, let me know.

You can email me at eah_v@yahoo.com

I sent you an email

maureen

Hi ladyewolfe -

I didn't get your email. Try again?

wolfey98@yahoo.com

Hi:

I'm looking for someone willing to do a trade. I have something written that I would like to have an objective eye look at. My poor husband has been subjected to it thus far picked out a few things, I've listened objectively and been going through editing.

This is a very heavy erotic sci fi fantasy fiction story taking place in three worlds. There are angels, demons, vampires, and many other mythical creatures. It's something that should probably be within your comfort zone. A lot of limits are pushed. I have to say this up front. I am aiming for Spice.

Corinne

Oh heavens I forgot to put my e-mail address up it's Corinne.Kell@gmail.com

Corinne

I am looking for anyone that would like to critique a Historical but it would be steamy in some places. I could critique historicals or modern romances. I'm not really into  sci/fi or full blown erotic. I have never critiqued before so are there any guidelines we should follow other than to be respectful?

my e-mail is abbarbin@hotmail.com

Hi all, I am currently working on 2 books.  These are targeted to the SuperRomance Line.  I have several ideas for more in the future, including even some paranormal.  It will be a long while before I feel comfortable enough to embark on those.   If anyone is interested.. I only have the first 2 chapers written on one of them.. I am looking for someone to bounce ideas off of... and to just talk about writing to.  I have been in cp groups before, and know how the process works.  I feel comfortable with almost any genre.  Please feel free to email me if you are interested.  My email is sassymystic@yahoo.com  Thank you and I hope to hear from you!  Donya

Hey B. Dee  this is Donya here.. I am postig to get in touch with you... you didn't leave youremail or anything... so please if you are interested email me at sassymystic@yahoo.com  I would love to talk!  Donya

I'm writing historicals and hoping for a critque partner. I'm in the UK and use British English, just in case that's a turn-off for anyone! All those crazy spellings....my latest is almost a Regency, set  around 1800 but I do other periods too.

Jen

jen.black11@btopenworld.com

I would like to have a critique of the couple of contest entries I've submitted to Harlequin. It would be nice for someone who has won or published - but any one who likes the critiquing process would be most welcome.

contact: debowei@regent.edu

Hi, I'm looking for someone who is serious about getting published and very dedicated to the work.  Someone who is into studying the Craft and studying the Romance/Presents lines. 

What I'm looking for someone to/who is:

1.  brainstorm with.  2. not afraid to plot. 3. willing to give honest positive critiques 4.  willing to kick butt if needed LOL

And I will give the same as well! 

Melissa L.

I sent you an email, Melissa, if you are still looking for someone.

Janet, that sort of reader critique is worth its weight in gold. You may just find yourself inundated with requests to read! I would love to have you give my current story a going over before I submitted it (that's a long way off yet, I'm only just starting the first draft!).

Hello everyone.  I'm currently editing a WW2 romance, writing a SciFi/Intrigue, and plotting a Scifi romance as well. I think I am an overachiever, but that's okay the world needs more of them I think.  I'm looking for critique partners who are willing to tell me where the plotholes are.  I use Australian/English English, just get that one upfront.  I'm not really into erotic stuff, I'll leave that to Anna Campbell and the like.  I am willing to critique/read through/edit in return.  I am determined to get published, having already published one short story, I'm now polishing up the first manuscript to send away.  I have a very good sense of humour and don't take offence easily.  Dear oh dear, this sounds like a dating add doesn't it?  Hi My Names Natalie and I like long hot baths without children shouting at me through the door that the toilets overflowing again.....

Anyway if you think we could work well together please email me:  natalie_hatch@hotmail.com

Cheers

Natalie. 

This seems like a good enough place to introduce myself:

 I'm MathChick, MC to those who prefer shorthand.  I write for the same reason many of you do, I have stories banging on the inside of my skull.  Though I suppose my ultimate goal would be to be published I think that would serve more as an affirmation of skill than anything.

I started my first long story (I refuse to aspire to anything other than a finished story at this point.  If I call it a 'book' I may break out in a cold sweat) a few months ago, right after my first daughter was born.  I want to finish it for the sake of finishing it.  And I want it to be good so that I don't have to delete it from my hard drive in shame.

My problem is that I'm writing into a vacuum.  I know no one IRL who reads the genre.  And my lack of confidence in my writing prevents me from handing it to anyone whom I would have to face the next day.  I know where the story is going and I like it but I am starving for feedback.  I can see the quality of my work fall off as I forget that I am writing for someone to actually maybe read this one day.  I am looking for someone patient who is willing to read a partial story and wait for pages (though I don't mind if the person badgers and stalks me until I barf up progress).  That someone can be mean, harsh, curse at me, call me names...as long as the criticism is honest and hopefully constructive.

I know the whole story front to back (It's a boring old Contemporary Romance).  Making up these stories is my aresenal against insomnia so I go over them every night.  But I'm not sure how well I've articulated it.

Now enough about me.  I would love to critique someone else's work.  I read really really fast (with good reading comprehension if I do say so myself), I love to offer my opinion on just about everything, and I am getting sick of yelling at black and white words that the east cost is three hours AHEAD of the west coast who on earth wrote and edited this stuff?!  I would much rather calmly let someone know before such mistakes are published.  Not to mention I have read every romance worth a darn of any genre in paperback at my library and the only reason I haven't done the same with the next closest library is because I was saved from utter despair by a donation of 30-50 books from some nice patron with good taste ;).  I would love to read someone's work rather than resort to something depressing like the newspaper.

I fully intend to read more than I manage to write.  My daughter is 10 months old, my husband is in school [and just broke his arm], and I travel extensively for my job.  Not to mention in my persuit of the ever ellusive pre-baby body I spend the 30-60 minutes of personal time daily exercising.  But I think that the instant gratification of having someone to write who will actually read it will encourage me to find a few minutes here and there.

Sorry this has gotten so long.  Luckily this is a forum of readers and writers so I'm sure there are one or two that have the tenacity to have made it to this part and might even take pity on me and offer me reading material and someone to bounce a few pages of my own off of.

Hey Joy, I'll check my email.  What kind of books are you aiming to write? 

I'm open to doing critiques, but I do hope that the WIPs are for a line that I read: Presents, Desire, Blaze, Nocturne.  I don't know if I'd feel comfortable giving a critique for a type of book I don't naturally read.  I feel like I know the Presents line inside-out, since I've read over a thousand HPs, and I could tell an author exactly what I would want as a reader of that line.  I haven't read a thousand of the Desire, Blaze, or Nocturne lines, but I still know what I like in those lines and could give feedback.   

If you send me your WIP, tell me what line you are aiming for, so that I go into it knowing what to expect of the book.  And I'll gear my feedback towards what I know about that line. 

Hi!  I am looking for a critique partner for a Silhouette Special Edition manuscript.  I’m not sure how this process works.  I am a beginning writer and would love to have some feedback on my work.  I am willing to read and respond to any contemporary work in exchange.  Contact me at:  janielizbeth1983@gmail.com

Hey Liz I tried to email yoou and it sent me an error message. Can you email me at lisadabbs dot 62 @ gmail dot com if you come here and get this, please?

Hi everyone.  I'm still pretty new here.  And still exploring!

I've been writing for a couple of years now and was referred here by a fellow article writer over at Associated Content.  She read the current Chapters of my new novel and urged me get involved here.

I have up to and including Chapter 20.  The thing is, I'm used to writing short stories and articles, but this is my first romance 'novel'.  And in need of suggestions to keep it going.  I am aiming at the Steeple Hill Christian series.  So, any advice in bringing in more Christian content into it would be a great help!

I'm also really good at proofreading/editing and critiquing other writer's work as well.  I've done it for other friends/authors.   I would love to work WITH a fellow CP.

Thanks a bunch!

You can also contact me at: nature_mom@live.com Put 'Harlequin' in the subject heading so I know.

Hello, Tiff.  I've been lurking at this thread for a couple of months now.  I wasn't actively looking for a cp but I definately wouldn't shoot the right one in the foot if he/she showed up.  I write almost exclusively paranormal of the spicier variety.  I have a full ms in with Nocturne right now.

I'm definately willing to give it a try if you are.

Mandy 

Hey Keren, I would give a read through and critique for you if you want.  :)  I've never done one before, but I read TONS of the Presents/Desire line.  (For the 100 000 book challenge, I've reviewed 100 books each month, I'm a crazy reader)  I'm not a writer myself, so I don't have a book for YOU to critique in return, but I'd have fun reading yours through and giving feedback. 

Want to email me?  janet85 @ gmail.com

Janet, with that commitment I think people will be knocking down your door trying to get you to read their manuscripts. But honestly 100 a month? Where do you get the money to buy all those books? The mind boggles and then what do you do with them when you're done?

Cheers

Natalie.

Janet, wow, well books are great, I tend to give them away to friends. I've got a few girlfriends hooked on Barry Eisler books, he was a CIA operative who now writes action/assassin types.  Quite a good read if you're looking to branching out.  Think JT Wilder from Don't Look Down (Crusie/Mayer authors) without a lot of the sex (although he is adventurous in that area). 

When you finish with the other manuscripts you get sent I'll send you mine to have a read over if you'd like.  It's always good to get another opinion.

Libraries are great, I couldn't live without mine. The head librarian is a good lady and she keeps an eye out for me with new books etc. 

I am looking for a critique partner. I write primarily eroitca, in all genres of erotica. Currently I have paranormal, fantasy, and contemporary suspense. They are all erotica. If anyone is interested, email me at jlmiller2474@yahoo.com. thanks.

Amethyst Winters