Table Of Contents
Acknowledgements
Note to Reader
Introduction
CHAT ONE: Defining Critique Partnerships
Our first chat focuses on what a critique partnership is and isn’t as well as the purposes and benefits of a well-founded critique relationship.
CHAT TWO: Evaluating Yourself for Your New Role
We chat about how a writer can know when he’s ready to become a critique partner, evaluating himself through three lenses: intellectual, emotional and practical.
CHAT THREE: Choosing a Critique Partner
Our partnership stems from part luck, part hard work and full commitment. In this chat, we share ways you can seek out your own partner and build your relationship on a solid foundation or strengthen the partnership you already have.
CHAT FOUR: Preparing for a Critique
Communication centers a partnership. We provide you with some specific definitions in this chat, along with some questions to ask and answer with your partner before you exchange critique expectations.
CHAT FIVE: Giving a Critique
We had no idea how to give a critique when we got started, so this chat breaks down lessons we’ve learned through our experiences, so you don’t have to spend time finding these nuggets on your own.
CHAT SIX: Receiving a Critique
Any critique—no matter how kind and well-intentioned—will sting. We share our tips for accepting, processing and utilizing a critique to make us better writers with stronger words.
Conclusion
QWERTY Friends: Spotlights on Real-Life Critique Partners
Appendix A: Collection of QWERTY Tips
Appendix B: Strengths & Weaknesses Challenge
Appendix C: Interview Questionnaire for Potential or Current Critique Partners
Appendix D: Critique Structure Questionnaire
Appendix E: Surviving Writing Critique Groups
Appendix F: Mea’s Theory of Fear
Appendix G: Joy’s Time-Blocking Tips
Appendix H: Joy’s Case for Goals
Appendix I: QWERTY-Recommended Resources
Glossary of QWERTY Definitions
Sources
About the Author: Joy E. Rancatore
About the Author: Meagan Smith
QWERTY Speaking Availability
QWERTY Writing Life Podcast
Logos & Mythos Press Editing Services
