There's No Backing Out Now...
Welcome to week three of WriterInMotion, folks! We hope the weekend was kind to you and full of creative endeavors.
Last week, our writers tackled the dreaded self-edits and shared their newly refined drafts. They were fierce in the face of that challenge, and deserve a congratulatory pat on the back for their efforts.
Well done!
This week was another beast entirely as our writers took the next step in their writing journey and swapped with Critique Partners (CPs).
This week required considerable courage, trust, and vulnerability from all our writers, as receiving critiques from anyone—especially strangers—can be intimidating.
Sharing our work with others often unsettles valid concerns: will they enjoy the fruits of our creativity? Will their feedback be honest? What if we don’t provide helpful insight to our CPs? What if our stories aren’t good? As we all know, the laundry list of reasons why feedback feels uncomfortable at times is a never-ending one.
However, our writers faced down this fear, and met the challenge this week with grace, open minds, and bravery. They put their hearts on the line—literally—and the results are inspiring.
We applaud them for boldly taking the next step in the editing process, and we’re thrilled to witness their stories blossom into the best they can be. Remember, it’s no easy task to be honest about what it’s really like to receive feedback. It’s a beautiful process to watch writers grow from the insight and encouragement of their peers, but it’s also just as important to show the growing pains, too. That the process is not always sunshine and daisies, but is worth it, nonetheless.
So please join us in encouraging the authors by leaving comments on their blogs and tweeting about their stories using #WriterInMotion. You can find their amazing tales in the comments below or in our forum.
Next week, tune in to find out how editor feedback can further evolve these spectacular stories!
If you were still around, I wouldn’t be walking in alone to kill a vampire. Of course, I have no idea if the silver cross and stake will work given that I’m Hindu, but it’s the thought that counts, right?
https://www.keiralekseii.com/post/writer-in-motion-week-3-cp-edit
I love the new edits! It’s really grounded and clear.
“That day, smoke turned daylight to dusk and I learned the nature of fire.”
https://twitter.com/ErinFulmer/status/1421096068263993344?s=20
Oops, more coffee required. Here is the direct link.
https://erinfulmerwrites.wordpress.com/2021/07/30/writer-in-motion-2021-week-3/
I really like the way this connects all the pieces together, Erin.
Here’s my little ocd story!
https://www.cheyannemonkman.com/post/writer-in-motion-cp-edit
This is done SO WELL. You really captured the inner turmoil, and the ending just gives me big heart eyes.
In the Country of Shadow
https://www.adriabailton.com/musings/writer-in-motion-week-3-cp-edits
Adria I really love the evolution that happens in the story, going from a being of light to one of shadow.
Here’s mine: The Last Confessions of A Dying God
https://josiesmithauthor.com/2021/07/30/writer-in-motion-week-3-the-critique-partner-draft/
I love the feel of this piece—it’s not quite sad, but sort of nostalgic. Lovely.
“You only despise glory because you’ve never had it.” She tipped her chin upward, defiant. “Might like it, given the opportunity.”
The Guarded: https://writing.fanfarevt.com/writer-in-motion-2021-3-cp-version/
Love the way this has fleshed out, Amber. And I REALLY love the end!
Come. Sit by the fire, and I’ll tell you a story.
https://writerinmotion.com/WIMForum/index.php?topic=439.msg1442#msg1442
Really enjoyed the new version—has that creepy vibe.
Ravlenna had always been afraid of fire.
Read more: https://smroffey.com/wim-2021-week-3-cp-edited-draft/
Woww I love this version, and the happy medium you found!!
Here’s my week 3 version, with help from my wonderful CPs!!
https://northseawriter.wordpress.com/2021/07/30/writer-in-motion-week-3-sulphur-and-smoke-now-with-cp-feedback/
Meredith, I LOVEEEEEE the new ending!!!
https://mayadarjani.com/2021/07/30/writer-in-motion-week-3-the-cp-edit/
“When Tim was young, little did he know that stardust was powerful enough to turn a man immortal. Or that it could bring a civilization to its knees.”
Fantastic beginning!
Here is mine! I’m gonna do my best to comment on other stories too… but no promises. My job situation changed and I have WAY less free time. I’m trying to devote it to writing as much as I can, though. 😉
https://stephwhitaker80.wixsite.com/swhitakerwrites/post/writer-in-motion-4-revisions-based-on-cp-feedback
The Looking Glass
https://www.authormeganvandyke.com/2021/07/31/writer-in-motion-season-4-the-cp-revisions-draft/
“We have to talk,” Chelion said in its most take-me-seriously voice.
I glanced up from my pinball game and did a double take. I managed not to tilt the machine, but I lost my ball. “Not while you look like that.” I shuddered.
“Against Humanity”
https://wtafiction.blogspot.com/2021/07/writer-in-motion-against-humanity-3rd.html