Who doesn’t love a critique? Palms sweating and
stomach fluttering with butterflies as you sit down in front of the esteemed
editor or agent about to pass judgment on you. Er, I mean your manuscript.
But seriously, a critique from a publishing
professional can do so much more for you than feed an adrenaline habit.
My first critique taught me to let my character
tell her own story.
My worst critique left me frustrated and
angry…and ready to write the story that was in my heart instead of something I
thought people would want to read.
At my next critique, the editor wanted to read
more of that story.
And, yes, I met my agent at a critique.
WIK18 registration is open, with critique
opportunities still available, but manuscripts have to be submitted by February 4. Don’t miss your chance for
personalized attention from a publishing professional. Your work will grow, and
chances are, you’ll discover that those august sages are nice, knowledgeable
people, eager to help you in your artistic journey.
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| Photo by Debbie Sanders |
Sharon Pegram is a Co-Assistant Regional Advisor for Southern Breeze. She writes sci-fi and fantasy and enjoys good thrill rides, both literary and otherwise.
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