tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-701894736280253278.post137543185640014942..comments2024-02-17T09:53:06.168+00:00Comments on Notes from the Slushpile: Countdown to Christmas: SCBWI Oxford Critique GroupCandy Gourlayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07802791643303335762noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-701894736280253278.post-50391442514239657682011-12-19T22:55:37.760+00:002011-12-19T22:55:37.760+00:00@Candy - powerpoint! Really must invest in some im...@Candy - powerpoint! Really must invest in some image software sometime soon...Jo Wytonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01941417444551495613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-701894736280253278.post-2485159719811701972011-12-19T22:44:46.522+00:002011-12-19T22:44:46.522+00:00The graphic is excellent - it captures how close a...The graphic is excellent - it captures how close association can make people look alike. Who do we have to thank for the terrific pic by the way?Candy Gourlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07802791643303335762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-701894736280253278.post-80606103837819531802011-12-19T21:14:34.103+00:002011-12-19T21:14:34.103+00:00Sally - i would LOVE it if this is what our critiq...Sally - i would LOVE it if this is what our critique looked like! If I tried doing that, I'd hit everyone in the face and knock a couple of waiters over. It wouldn't be pretty!Jo Wytonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01941417444551495613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-701894736280253278.post-83127124162073627332011-12-19T15:54:38.058+00:002011-12-19T15:54:38.058+00:00Who needs photographers for author photos, when th...Who needs photographers for author photos, when there's such a talented portrait artist amongst us!Sallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12759992873045228788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-701894736280253278.post-15422068264999402762011-12-18T09:22:48.119+00:002011-12-18T09:22:48.119+00:00Thanks guys. I'm a huge fan of critique groups...Thanks guys. I'm a huge fan of critique groups, too. We had an amazing meeting yesterday up in Birmingham. If anyone's looking for one in the BIRMINGHAM area, there's a new SBCWI one setting up after January -I THINK it's mainly going to be YA so if that's something that sounds right for you, let me know and I'll pass your details on. And remember that online ones can be fantastic, too. I'm in one of each and feel extremely well supported and know my writing's better for being in them.Juliet Clare Bellhttp://www.julietclarebell.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-701894736280253278.post-82747112160217830322011-12-17T19:17:50.218+00:002011-12-17T19:17:50.218+00:00Yay for fabulous crit groups everywhere! I'm ...Yay for fabulous crit groups everywhere! I'm pouring Kathryn that cup of tea... and if you come to Oxford in person, we'll throw in some cake for free!Amy Greenfieldhttp://www.amybutlergreenfield.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-701894736280253278.post-28063771975770660652011-12-17T17:23:21.236+00:002011-12-17T17:23:21.236+00:00I love my SCBWI crit groups too.
We have two grea...I love my SCBWI crit groups too. <br />We have two great groups in the NE - York and Middlesbrough, everyone welcome!<br />http://britishscbwi.jimdo.com/networks/north-eastMaureen Lynashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16855138050232488108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-701894736280253278.post-45159356102967913772011-12-17T11:42:06.769+00:002011-12-17T11:42:06.769+00:00I loved listening in to this! Though have to say, ...I loved listening in to this! Though have to say, not one of you offered me a cup of tea ;o)xKathryn Evanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16439670363289229014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-701894736280253278.post-11329062067429071932011-12-17T10:12:04.704+00:002011-12-17T10:12:04.704+00:00Yay, crit groups! Thanks for a great post, Jo! I h...Yay, crit groups! Thanks for a great post, Jo! I have a marvellous crit group in Lincoln in whom I trust. Also, one of them dressed up as Santa this year, what greater love does that show?Addy Farmerhttp://www.addyfarmer.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-701894736280253278.post-19141559959165072532011-12-17T09:35:39.629+00:002011-12-17T09:35:39.629+00:00Sounds like you have a fabulous crit group! I thi...Sounds like you have a fabulous crit group! I think they are so important for all the reasons you mention, plus the cake. And wine - and prosecco. Plus the odd bubbly when you have something to celebrate. It's not just the critting, it's also about the tremendous support you get from people who know what you're going through. I'm really lucky to be in two great groups, YA Critique and my Friday lunchtime group (that the prosecco one, still looking for a name for it, prosecco prose maybe . . . ?)Jackie Marchanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12567038737470422449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-701894736280253278.post-1864983647586827462011-12-17T08:55:43.409+00:002011-12-17T08:55:43.409+00:00...and eating cake. Don't forget the cake!...and eating cake. Don't forget the cake!Teri Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13641477543947472370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-701894736280253278.post-21907706828985601922011-12-17T08:46:38.821+00:002011-12-17T08:46:38.821+00:00Hurray for critique groups! It's about trust, ...Hurray for critique groups! It's about trust, learning about yourself, learning about the craft (which never ends) and most of all living the life of the writer.Candy Gourlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07802791643303335762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-701894736280253278.post-18854312507721005542011-12-17T08:38:08.714+00:002011-12-17T08:38:08.714+00:00You lucky bunch!
I'm a sucker for critique gro...You lucky bunch!<br />I'm a sucker for critique groups.<br />Wish I lived near Oxford or had a Tardis or a matter transporter or a something.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com