My awesome crit buddy, Alison Reynolds
Due to the overwhelming success of the ‘Find a Writing Buddy’ event, I’ve decided to make this a permanent page on the blog so writers can meet other likeminded writers who can help them improve their craft and chances of publication.
If you have found a buddy already and don’t want to be included on the permanent page, please let me know in the comments section of this page and I will take your name off the list.
For more on why a crit buddy can help, check out this post.
NOTE: Your writing buddy doesn’t have to live near you. You can crit each other’s work and help each other online:) Also, if their genre isn’t quite the same as yours…particularly YA, that doesn’t really matter either. The main thing is that they understand what you are writing and have written similar length works. For example if you write novels, it’s best to find a crit buddy who has written novels so that they understand what it takes to plot and put together a work of that length.
If you want to find a writing partner/crit buddy/beta reader, here’s what to do:
Step One
Register your interest in finding a crit buddy in the comments section of this page by listing:
- Your name – it can be a pen name if you wish;
- Genre you write in;
- Country or state you live in;
- Two or three previous publishing credits if any;(Don’t worry if you haven’t been published yet.)TRY AND RELATE YOUR PUBLISHED CREDITS TO THE MAIN GENRE YOU WRITE IN.
- List the three most important qualities you are looking for in a crit buddy;
- Give details of how you can be contacted – email, Facebook or twitter.
Step Two
The next step is for you to check back here in the comments section of this page and see if there’s someone who matches your interest in writing and goals.
If I have included your details on this page and you would like them to be removed at any stage, please let me know.
Happy writing and I hope you find the writing buddy of your dreams.
Please feel free to share this blog post through Facebook, Twitter etc. I want to help as many writers as possible find a crit buddy.
Dee:)
P.S. Cassie Curie runs a forum where you can find a writing buddy and/or discuss writing related issues. Here’s the link:
http://critcirc.boards.net/
Name: Dawn Dix
Genre:Suspense/Thriller/Mystery
Live: New Jersey
Credit: Not published yet but have a suspense manuscript in final edit before submission
Poetry won/placed several competitions – Voices of the Heartlands ABC radio
Qualities: Supportive, Honest, Constructive
Contact: mzdivadawn@optonline.net
Name: Mardi Sands (short for Majorie)
Genre: Chapter Books and Picture Books for Children
Poetry (blank verse) for adults
Live: Rural Queensland
Credit: Not published for children
Poetry won/placed several competitions – Voices of the Heartlands ABC radio
Qualities: Honest but polite – keep me writing and submitting
Contact: brsfms at bigpond.com
freewebs.com/william2233
I write for the ages of five on up-children author
Dave Murphy
http://www.davemurphy.com.au
Genre : Children’s book illustration, comics & graphic novels
Country or state you live in: Canberra ACT
Publishing credits: Snowys Christmas (illust) w Sally Murphy and numerous small publications and magazines both as writer and illustrator. Long term reviewer with CBCA Reading Time
Qualities: Honesty, humour, character –
email: davidcmurphy@me.com
Name: Julia Flowers writing as A. T. Weaver
Genre: M/M – not erotic
Location: Olathe, KS (Kansas City, MO area)
Publishing credits: Three novels self-published via Create Space and on Smashwords.
Three qualities: Mainly only one someone to talk with about my stories
Contact: alixtheweaver@yahoo.com
http://www.facebook.com/alixtheweaver
http://alixtheweaver.wordpress.com/
Twitter: @alixtheweaver
Hi, Im looking for a writing buddy.
Name: Samantha Stacia
Country U.S.A Arizona
Credits;Article writer but now wanting to be a Fiction novel writer
GENRE: Paranormal, Sci-fi, Contemporary Fantasy
Qualities, Someone who is interested in Adult paranormal,not YA. Someone thats positive and encouraging and can help brainstorm,give advice and Ill do the same. I am very reliable.
Contact:Sammispals@yahoo.com Im also on FB.
Name: Angela Jangula
Genre: Paranormal romance/action/adventure/sweet romance fiction
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Publishing credits: MuseItUp Publishing. My first book comes out in December.
Three Qualities I’m looking for in a crit buddy: Open, honest and direct (sense of humor)
Contact details: angela_jangula@yahoo.com
Name : Meredith Banks
Genre: Chicklit
Country/State: Australia/Qld
Publishing Credits: None, very new to all of this malarky!
Qualities: Honest, constructive and supportive
Contact: Meredith.chicklit@hotmail.com
Mary Lou Cassotto
Genre: Magic realism, and realistic YA
Location: Connecticut, USA
Credits: Not published yet, but taught writing for more than 20 years
Qualities: Someone who can tell me if my work is relevant for today, what’s missing, how to beef up opening
Contact details: mlcassotto@aol.com
Name: Debbie Johansson
Genre: YA suspense, mysteries and gothic fiction.
Location: Central western NSW, Australia.
Credits: Not published in these areas as yet.
Qualities: Helpful, honest, supportive.
Contact details: dsjohansson@gmail.comor @DebbieJohansson on Twitter.
Name : Kelly McDonald
Genre : pic stories, Ya and chapter books. Magic/Wicca/faerie fantasy and a little paranormal activity.
Location : Peninsula in Victoria Australia
Credits : art work published as cover art , but nothing yet with my writing.
Qualities, honesty, fun, and encouraging
gitcheygitcheygoo@hotmail.com
http://www.facebook.com/gardenbabies
Name: Elizabeth Campbell Frey
Genre: Literary Fiction; YA Suspense Thriller
Location: Connecticut
Credits: Not yet in those specific genres
Qualities: Sincerity, Kindness, and a certain ruthless objectivity ~ tough mixture
Contact me at lfrey@snet.netor via facebook, Elizabeth Campbell Frey
Genre: childrens, thrillers.
Location, QLD Australia.
Publishing credits; Autiobiography, children’s picture book, short stories, articles etc.
Three qualities; Honesty, Motivation, Support.
Contact; mgr00952@bigpond.net.au, also facebook vickigriffinchildrensauthor or vicki pangari griffin.
For: Dimity Powell
Genre: Children’s Pic Books, Chapter Books
Location: Gold Coast, QLD
Publishing Credits: THe School Magazine, Online Children’s Stories, Contracted by Morris Publishing Australia for chapter book (7-12 yrs) – due out early November 2012.
3 Qs: Objectivity, Sincerity, Empathy
Contact Me at: dimityspowell@gmail or via Face book or my blog:
http://www.dimswritestuff.blogspot.com
All offers considered!
1. Michelle Dennis Evans
2. Young reader chapter books – magic realism – one in verse (I’d love to work with someone who writes magic realism or contemporary for the 7-11 age group)
3. I live in Qld, Aus
4. I only have 1 kids story published in the Best of Friday Flash vol 1. My other credits are with adult/YA writing
5. Looking for someone honest, reliable and encouraging
6. my email… michelle dot dennis dot evans at gmail dot com
1. Frith Darcey
2. Historical adventure and romance for adults
3. I live in Queensland, Australia
4. Won several short story comps, now writing my first novel
5. Looking for a crit buddy who will be honest, give constructive crits and who is fun to work with.
6. email trackdown@live.com
Your name – it can be a pen name if you wish;
Keisha Martin
Genre you write in;
YA/Adult
Country or state you live in;
Toronto,Canada
Two or three previous publishing credits if any;(Don’t worry if you haven’t been published
yet.)TRY AND RELATE YOUR PUBLISHED CREDITS TO THE MAIN GENRE YOU WRITE IN.
Not published yet
List the three most important qualities you are looking for in a crit buddy;
Consistency, honesty, but not cruel, I believe the best way to for critique partners/Beta Readers to help each other is to understand that writing is about growth and so sometimes positive boost is needed as writers we already toughen our skins knowing feedback from agents publishers can be difficult at times.
Give details of how you can be contacted – email, Facebook or twitter.
email is the best way to contact me at Km43458[at] gmail.com
SEEKING CRIT BUDDIES / Beta reader
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I see your web site is buzzing with writers who need valuable feedback. What great ideas, been looking for critic for a while and glad I’ve found your site. I submitted my first manuscript to Allen and unwin but wasn’t good enough, got rejected.
I am a newbie to writing and I hope to find a critic buddies where we can bounce ideas.
Name: Zac Souksamlane
Genre: Children’s fiction; young reader chapter books, Australia theme.
Live: Victoria, Australia
Credit: Not yet and hoping to be published
Qualities: Constructive criticism with honesty, politeness is not needed, be ruthless and inspiring.
Contact: zac.souksamlane@gmail.com
Hi all,
FYI, if you are still looking for a critique buddy ( which I am still), here is a website which I’ve found , http://www.critiquecircle.com/. Joined last night and it appear to be based on point system, you earns points on critique someone else work, When you have enough points, you submit your ms to be critique by other members.
regards
Zac
1.Kristyn Renee
2.Genre you write in: Young adult fiction
3.Country or state you live in: U.S. – Alabama
4.Two or three previous publishing credits if any: None published
5. List the three most important qualities you are looking for in a crit buddy: able to actually tell me things other than “this is good/bad”. give honest opinion on story line.
6. Give details of how you can be contacted – email, Facebook or twitter.
ksleprechaun@earthlink.net
1.LaTonya Watkins
2. Genre: Fantasy and Religious Fiction
3, Country or state: U.S. Alabama
4. None published
5. Critic should be honest, relate to the audience I wish to publish with, and don’t be afraid to say it isn’t good enough.
6. I can be contacted by email ladytonya24@gmail.com , facebook or twitter @LadyRainyKnight
Looking for critiques – 93,000 word novel – Women’s Multicultural Fiction
Name: Irene Kessler
Reside: Florida
First Place for story in Women’s Memoirs. Published in an anthology and local newspaper.
I would like an honest critique not necessarily grammar or punctuation. How to make the story better, what am I missing, etc.
Name- Cassie Curie
Genre- YA / Fantasy / LitFic (ages 16+)
State- New York
Publishing Credits- None
Qualities- No sugarcoating. Personally, I feel like nobody will ever get better if all that’s said is, “This wasn’t very good, but you’re doing great!” Just come out and say, “That was horrid. Fix this and this or just scratch that completely.” Shoot me with the harshest you’ve got.
Also, I’d love to just chat about our novels, writing techniques, or anything else. Break buddies, procrastination buddies. ;D Lastly, I’d like it if you honestly enjoy being partners with me. If you ever find me annoying or don’t like me for some reason, just say so, and we’ll go our separate ways.
Email- kcfsm@optonline.net
Name – Debra Penney
Genre you write in – Contemporary Romance (Sweet to Steamy)
Country or state you live in – LI, NY
Two or three previous publishing credits if any – none : (
List the three most important qualities you are looking for in a crit buddy – bouncing ideas, beta-reading, over-all polishing
Give details of how you can be contacted – debrapenney@optonline.net
I have a few newly-stared WIPs and near-finished WIPs.
I have many ideas, fall in love too quickly, and have a hard time making things stick before editing it to the point of destruction.
I am dedicating at least 12 hours per week to writing, plotting, outline a new project, based in a contemporary small-town. My goal is to an edited draft by the end of May 2013 in the area of 70K+ words. I’m keeping traditional romance publisher guidelines in mind, but wouldn’t mind epublishing on my own, but I’m not a great self-promoter at this point, because I’m too shy to tell my story shouting from the mountaintop. I need help making my work sparkle and shine and I can’t afford to pay someone to be my writing-buddy/editor, and none of my inner-circle has the time to read my stuff unless it’s in perfect shape, so I have no steady beta-readers that can work with my self-imposed deadlines : (
BUT…I found YOU – so maybe we’ll be a match : )
i’ll read through prior posts to see if i can find a match asap.
Thanks and happy writing to everyone
: )
Your name: Lydia Koh
Genre you write in: Fantasy YA
Country: Singapore
Two or three previous publishing credits if any: None yet
List the three most important qualities you are looking for in a crit buddy: Honest, big-hearted, good sense of humor. I shall add a few more: Easy-going, loves animals (I’m a dog person). Childishness is a bonus!
- If you enjoy Artemis Fowl, Harry Potter, Hunger Games, Dune, Ender’s Game, Garden Spells, Graceling, Unwind, Sherlock Holmes and works of Nora Robert and Lemony Snicket etc. I would love to hear from you!
- I don’t read religious or spiritual books, and I don’t particularly enjoy modern literary fiction (even if I am an English Lit major…)
- I am currently writing an alternate realm fantasy YA novel and would like a writing buddy to motivate and who motivates me; someone I can bounce ideas and reach writing goals with.
Give details of how you can be contacted – meicyii@gmail.com, I can also be found on Facebook (with the same email)
Your name –September Brogan
Genre you write in; Fiction/Realistic Fiction
Country or state you live in; USA, Ohio
Two or three previous publishing credits if any;I haven’t published any novels, only poetry.
I would really like someone who likes to exchange writing/ideas, who will critique what I write and tell me if I need to fix something or give me ideas on how I can better my plot or characters etc…I would really like someone who can motivate me and vice versa. Also someone that won’t dismiss me and that can go back and forth, not necessarily daily, but at a good pace.
I can be contacted at nvrgivein9@yahoo.com or septemberspace.wordpress.com or mychimericalromance.tumblr.com
Name: S.D. Geiger
Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Violence, Dark Humour
Country: Canada, vancouver island
Looking for: critique exchange and friendship.
I’ve edited my novel lots, now I need some fresh eyes to help me out! I’m a good proof reader also, and I’d like to find a comfortable friendship with a writing partner where we can support each other. I’m not picky on what your qualities are, I’m open.
My novel is also going to be part of a series. I want to get the editing done so I can continue writing LoL.
thunderseed@gmail.com
Name: Fabricia
Genre: Slipstream novel (though very broad reading interests, so will be interested in your writing regardless of genre!)
Country or state you live in: Scandinavia
Previous publishing: Not that much – short stories in teen magazines + some journalism
Looking for: Weekly or more sharing of writing-related goals/results in a spirit of lighthearted dedication to the magic of language & storytelling.
(Since I don’t write in English, I’m not looking for or offering critique, but rather accountability & inspiration.)
Looking forward to hearing from you at: brightwritingbuddy@gmail.com
Your name – Gavin Tonks;
Genre you write in; Adult Fantasy and small business advice
Country or state you live in;South Africa
Two or three previous publishing credits if any;24 hour survival guide for small business and lots of articles.
List the three most important qualities you are looking for in a crit buddy;
honesty, honesty, honesty
Give details of how you can be contacted – email, Facebook or twitter.
email gavintonks@yebo.co.za
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gavin.tonks1?ref=tn_tnmn
1. Your name – Becca Smith
2.Genre you write in; action, fantasy, mystery
3.Country or state you live in; VIC, Australia
4.Two or three previous publishing credits if any;(Don’t worry if you haven’t been published yet.)TRY AND RELATE YOUR PUBLISHED CREDITS TO THE MAIN GENRE YOU WRITE IN. – nothing yet, im only a teenager
5. List the three most important qualities you are looking for in a crit buddy; similar writing style, honesty,
6. Give details of how you can be contacted – email, Facebook or twitter.
Email – arebekah629@gmail.com