Seeking Long-term CPs in the Adult/YA SFF Space

[Curie Le]

Hi everyone,

I'm generally looking for long-term critique partners who write in the science fiction and fantasy (SFF) space. I think I lean towards adult SFF, but my new project might be more YA.

Below is a laundry list of who I am:

• I'm unagented.
• Regarding my writing experience, I've written two manuscripts, and I'm currently working on the final draft of my second, an adult sci-fi novel.
• I have a strong technical background in chemistry, physics, and computer science.
• My favorite sci-fi books: anything by Michael Crichton, The Forever War, and The Three-Body Problem. My favorite sci-fi shows and movies include anything inspired by Michael Crichton's work, as well as Star Trek, Doctor Who, and the Alien franchise. I think a common theme here is that the conflict is between humans and external forces, not among humans. My favorite fantasy works include Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, and Naomi Novik's Spinning Silver, as well as The Scholomance. There are several more, but I'm listing the most popular titles.
• Also, I'm in my late twenties and female.

What I bring to the table:

• My background in the sciences (if you're writing something sci-fi).
• I'm not up for line edits, but I'm pretty confident (or opinionated) with scene-level stuff if you need tightening up.
• Detecting plot holes, overall magic system mechanics, world building, etc.
• I think I'm pretty honest in giving feedback (I'll shit-sandwich it, though)
• I'm pretty organized, and I don't like to keep people waiting, so I strive to provide feedback in a timely manner (within days or weeks, rather than months).

What I'm looking for in a critique partner:

• Honest feedback, especially when it comes to pacing and high-level plot stuff. I think I keep running into pacing issues in my writing and really want fresh pairs of eyes on this kind of stuff.
• I dedicate a significant portion of my day and week to writing, and I'm serious about getting traditionally published. So, ideally, my critique partner shares the same level of commitment, especially when it comes to providing feedback on a reasonable timeline.

[Ben Cass]

If you're still looking, I'd be interested to see if we're a good fit.  I'm an indie author with a published fantasy trilogy, and while I'm not personally into traditional publishing, I love helping people who want to achieve that goal.  I'm working on my next book...or two...and while I have one awesome CP, I'd like to work with more people who can bring different strengths.

What I bring:

-I try to get feedback done in a day or two.  I feel bad if it takes me any longer than that.

-I'm very honest about things, but not to the point of being caustic.  I just tell you my honest opinion and provide my thoughts on how you could tweak things.

-I love fixing grammar, spelling, punctuation, sentence flow, etc.

-I'm really good with writing teenagers and their relationships.  I've been teaching teens for 27 years, so I'm in the "been there, seen it, experienced it" stage.

What I'm looking for:

-Honest feedback, mainly about characterizations, pacing, plot holes, etc.  I don't need line edits; definitely more scene-level stuff.  I'm a pantser, so there is no outline, no grand plan.  I don't always know what's going to happen next, or even how the story will end, until I get there.  So, there's a lot of going back and fixing things to make sure it all flows.

-Bluntly telling me (or correcting me) when characters should be feeling or showing certain emotions.  As a person who hates feeling things, I tend to not include emotions in my first drafts, but I know that I'm the anomaly, and that most people will react emotionally in various situations, so I definitely need help making sure it feels genuine.