Tag: critique
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March 20, 2008 02:15 AM EDT --
sestina
Money for Nothing in Sugarville, Tennessee
On my left hand, I wear a diamond ring,
A gift from my old man, he calls me his sugar.
On my right hand, I wear nothing.
Today the . . . more
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September 15, 2008 02:45 PM EDT --
Going Out
It always felt the same-a weird floaty feeling, pushing through space, and then coming to a sudden forward stop. When . . . more
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June 28, 2007 01:53 PM EDT --
(damn, that sounds like a great title of a book)
Anyway ... little joe-joe, cousin Nay-Nay and Mama Francine absolutely, positively cannot give you the review you need to improve your craft. Critique, . . . more
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December 05, 2006 05:06 PM EST --
Into your chest I reach
My two hands heart seeks
And softly wrap
Hot breath
A little tender rubbing
Squeeze
Release
In close embrace I hold you
To feel your pump and beat
Your . . . more
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May 20, 2007 10:51 PM EDT --
Critiques appreciated. Thanks!
I realize that my readers may not have read Gloria Anzaldua's book or the snippet of that book. I hope that my reflection of her essay does not confuse you. This . . . more
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March 17, 2006 06:28 PM EST --
Several years ago, the doctor had me take a week off from work. "Don't use your arms at all", he said. "You need complete rest at first. Then we'll start you on some . . . more
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September 01, 2006 05:41 PM EDT --
Thanks to all who offered criticisms last night. They were all to the point and valuable. Here's a second pass.
Food Porn
I walked in the front door and confronted a huge bowl of paella. . . . more
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December 04, 2006 10:55 PM EST --
I wrote this little piece for the benefit of my editing/coaching clients who were beginning the daunting task of sending out manuscripts for publication. I thought there might be readers . . . more
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July 06, 2007 07:50 AM EDT --
Long, long ago in a galaxy far, far away…
Oh wait, that's not mine. This is my sci fi galaxy about telepaths and evil dictators. I've acutally got 30 years worth of history worked out and . . . more
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November 08, 2007 01:37 PM EST --
I'm working on a fictional story. I haven't even gotten a whole chapter done, but I wanted to get some advice from you nice people and make sure that I was on the right track. The . . . more
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May 08, 2006 08:33 AM EDT --
You've put your all into a poem, essay, story, image, or novel. It is your child, a piece of you. It is a third or thirtieth draft, something you've really worked over, and now you are putting . . . more
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April 27, 2008 02:08 PM EDT --
I notice there is a lot of interest on Gather in fiction writers workshops. Having participated in fiction critique groups on and off for about 25 years and coordinated them for nine . . . more
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May 21, 2008 02:22 PM EDT --
The Rhyme and Reason of Poetry
"A poem is an idea caught in the act of dawning." --Robert Frost
I am not an expert on poetry. Far from it. . . . more
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December 03, 2006 02:18 PM EST --
Just a suggestion . . . I'm aware that many of the creative writers on Gather are frustrated by the lack of substantive comments on their pieces. Certainly, reader laziness plays into this, but . . . more
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July 26, 2007 03:57 PM EDT --
Is there a Gather rule, rhyme, or reason about when and how to critique another writer’s articles? As a new and fairly active Gatherer, I get immediate notification of articles published in many . . . more
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June 10, 2007 07:49 AM EDT --
CRITIQUE GROUPS AND PARTNERS When you’re considering getting a critique for your manuscript, or parts of it, you need to first ask yourself, “What do I want from a critique of my . . . more
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March 04, 2007 07:06 AM EST --
Hi,
As always, critique is welcomed, especially with THIS one - it's been driving me nuts for awhile now! - thanks, Marilyn :)
This is a writing exercise from the group Now Write! - where you keep . . . more
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March 22, 2007 01:38 PM EDT --
When I joined Gather, it wasn't so much to be a correspondent as it was to connect with other people out there who had the same passions as I did for theater, film, television, books . . . well, the . . . more
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May 31, 2008 09:40 AM EDT --
I wrote this piece this morning between 1:30 and 2:00, so I was extremely tired when I wrote it, so I wanted to know what you thought. It's the opening scene. Personally, I think it's a bit too . . . more
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April 04, 2007 01:07 AM EDT --
CRITIQUE GROUPS AND PARTNERS
When you’re considering getting a critique for your manuscript, or parts of it, you need to first ask yourself, “What do I want from a critique . . . more
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