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We’re upgrading the servers! Makeover in process, expect delays.

Ladies Who Critique is getting a makeover! We’re aiming to have the site faster, more secure and more reliable by the end of the week so I apologize in advance for any trouble that this may cause in the meantime. Email me at laura AT ladieswhocritique with any questions or concerns. – Laura P.s. Our... Read More

Bookstores are NOT dead! The Writers’ Workshoppe, Washington.

Whenever I travel, I always seek out amazing and unique bookstores. It’s one of my favorite parts of vacationing! My trip last month to Port Townsend, a town a short ferry ride and drive from Seattle, was no different. The Writers’ Workshoppe If anyone thinks that bookstores might die anytime soon, they need to see this place for them self. As the website of
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Looking for a Critique Partner Listings August 31st 2012

Good Friday! Look what I found on my travels last week – Writer’s Block Coffee! Who wants some? If you’re ever in the Seattle/ Pacific NW area, you can get your very own batch here. Have a great weekend! – Laura @scottslady – YOUNG ADULT I’m looking for a CP to exchange chapters for a... Read More

Looking for a Critique Partner Listings, August 24th 2012

scottslady – YOUNG ADULT I’m looking for a CP to exchange chapters for a YA historical I’m working on. It’s Pre-Civil War South (romance with a dash of Pirates of the Caribbean). I’m published in adult historical, and I’d prefer an experienced critiquer. Thanks. http://www.twitter.com/sandbjones carmenfox – SCIENCE FICTION & FANTASY Hi there. I’m... Read More

“Place is not simply what you see. Hit all the senses. That way the location becomes vibrant.” Q&A with Therese

Thérèse is the author ofINDIA’S SUMMER, acompelling story of a single woman about to turn forty who travels to LA in an attempt to reinvent her life. The book has been praised byJane Green,Orlando BloomandGoldie Hawn. I invitedThérèse to answer 7 quick-fire questions and 3 expert tipsfor successfully using location as a character in the... Read More

Looking for a Critique Partner listings, August 17th 2012

It’s a scorcher here in Seattle. Whoever says it rains here all the time hasn’t met July or August Seattle. Time to don my swimsuit and sip on a cocktail… Have a great weekend lads and ladies & enjoy the two critique partner listings from this past week. – Laura @1000thmonkey – YOUNG ADULT “I’m... Read More

“Love the One You’re With (That means you, dummy)” – Q&A with Maria Geraci

Today’s quick fire questions and 3 expert tips come from Maria Geraci, bestselling author of The Boyfriend Club. Her new novel A Girl Like Youwas described to me as “arichly compelling story of discovering you’re the “ugly friend.” Great premise right? Find out more about the story and find the purchase links below the interview.... Read More

Looking for a Critique Partner Listings, August 10th 2012

3 very detailed CP listings this week! As always, click on their name to contact them through the direct messaging system (you need to be a member), or if no-one takes your fancy, leave a comment with your requirements! Have a great weekend, all. – Laura @pkanaparti– ROMANCE / YOUNG ADULT “Hi I’m... Read More

Looking for a Critique Partner Listings, August 3, 2012

Morning! Anyone else a little obsessed with the Olympics?I’m hooked on the gymnastics – a childhood dream. When I saw that there was a 37 year old in the competition it gave me hope. That’s like 65 in gymnast years! Whether you’re watching the games or not, have a wonderful weekend. Here are the critique... Read More

Looking for a Critique Partner Listings, July 27th 2012

Some great listings this week, including an agent query. Can you help Rachel and give her some feedback on her query? I’ve been spending lots of time outdoors in the Seattle summer and it feels great. Hopefully the weather is co-operating where you are too. Hugs! – Laura @melissam – MAINSTREAM FICTION NOVELS “I... Read More