Wednesday, June 12, 2013

…crittering!





im a critter!
 
nope! for sure im not some kinda strange and weird book browsing beasty. im a manuscript critter and that means im a cool "critique partner" or like some people call it a "beta buddy." for me i just like being called a "critter." 
 
what is a critter?
 
 its someone who reads your manuscript (mostly a fiction ms) and gives you ideas for making it read better. some of the stuff a critter checks out is grammar, spelling, character,  dialog, continuity, flow and style. 
 
i gotta tell you  its not an easy job. you gotta wanna do it and it takes a lotta time if youre gonna do it right.
 
what makes a real good critter?

a good critter is always honest and gives you truthful feedback.

a good critter is always polite and respectful and say things in a positive and thoughtful way. he never says stuff that makes you feel bad or makes you feel like youre a really rotten writer. ack!

a good critter recognizes the good stuff and tells you and praises you for it.

a good critter is encouraging and gives you hope.

am i a agood critter?
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yikes! i got no idea! so far i didnt do a lotta crittering. mostly i did a few mg and kit lit manuscripts. i just hope what i did was a big help for the authors. i did get a lotta thanks. :) im thinking the more crittering i do the better im gonna get at it. 

are you a critter?

i love being a critter! how bout you? do you like critting? are you a good critter?

...hugs from lenny


Saturday, June 01, 2013

...and the winner is


 
 
im sitting right here at random.org and i just put in the names of all my cool blogger friends who left comments on my blog and helped celebrate INTERNATIONAL BE POSITIVE DAY. in case you forgot...the winner gets a BIG BAG of DOVE CHOCOLATES!!

ok, ok.. i know youre saying come on lenny quit chatting and just hit the randomizer button. ok... here goes... CLICK!

and the winner is...

LAURA!!!   you can visit her cool blog here.

HOORAY for you miss laura!!! just send me your home address and those yummy chocolates are gonna be on the way.

BIG THANKS to everyone who was part of INTERNATIONAL BE POSITIVE DAY!

and...dont forget to CHOOSE TO SHINE every day!

...hugs from lenny