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What Non-Writers Picture When Writers Say…

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Annie Neugebauer

beta reader What it is to writers: a critique partner who reads your completed manuscript and gives you final feedback. Often “beta” for short, e.g., “I’m still waiting to hear back from my beta reader.” What it is to non-writers: … Continue reading →

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A Book Comic

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Annie Neugebauer

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The Dirty Pun Catcher

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Annie Neugebauer

I had my poetry critique group this afternoon. We were reading one person’s poem, and one of my suggestions for her was a stronger title that better tied into the content of the poem. So the three of us started … Continue reading →

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15 Ways to Tell whether you are a Critique Group Regular, or Veteran

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Annie Neugebauer

‎ Originally posted on Sunday, ‎September ‎11, ‎2011, ‏‎2:45:00 PM 15. You’re a critique group regular if… your paperclips constantly mysteriously disappear. You’re a critique group veteran if… your paperclips constantly find themselves replaced with different paperclips. 14. You’re a … Continue reading →

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Typos

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Annie Neugebauer

Originally posted on March 10, 2011 at 4:05 PM For a perfectionist like me, the internet is an imperfect thing, seeing as it allows me to be less than perfect. Not only does it not correct my mistakes as I … Continue reading →

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