This sounds so basic, but it helps if these people basically like (love is preferable) my work & my #genre. #kidlitchat

See, now I'm wishing I had a PopTart dammit. #kidlitchat

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You do. #kidlitchat

Haha although winning lottery numbers will def help. #kidlitchat

Good point. #kidlitchat

I guess my husband is my creative partner, and I want him to just write the stories coz I don't want to write them myself 😅

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I tried doing a crit group but it fizzled. Finding the right mix is really difficult especially when considering all the things: trust and skill while trying to find partner's with similar interests. #kidlitchat

What I want from a Creative partner def validation, support, honesty, guidance. I think a bit of challenge helps you to reach for the next level. Not be complacent. #kidlitchat

And at the risk of sounding needy . . . I need validation. Truly. That what I'm doing is worthwhile, or that I'm on the right track, or even that I'm mature enough in my craft to take criticism. I mean, sometimes you have to hear it. Out loud. #kidlitchat

I think even terrible feedback can trigger a creative spark, and even a baffling take will make me consider, “how could this person misunderstand the thing this badly and what can I do to help them over the finish line without compromising the book for others?” #kidlitchat

When shaping a project, I value creative partners offering perspectives and honest insights for the purpose of strengthening the story. I’ve been a part of many critique group meetings where our discussions lead to new discoveries and ways of telling the story, and it feels magical!

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The best creative partners are those who inspire you to be the best version of yourself & bring out the strongest version of your own voice. For me, that means someone I can trust to give honest feedback (no sugar-coating) without trying to change *my* narrative to fit *their* voice. #KidLitChat

Well, you certainly don't want someone who tells you how THEY would do it. But that happens. #kidlitchat

When I write critiques in workshops or classes, I usually write a question. #kidlitchat