by Elizabeth S. Craig, @elizabethscraig
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Thanks, Elizabeth, for these great links. I especially noticed Anne R. Allen's piece about showing a WIP to family and friends. I've had the same dilemma, and it's not easy. I've found that there are one or two people whose input is really helpful when I'm writing. Otherwise, I wait until a manuscript is back from the beta readers and almost ready to be published before I let most people look at it.
I totally agree with you! That’s the way I do it, too.
Hi Elizabeth – Lit Links is always full of such informative ideas … definitely an excellent resource. Thanks for the reminder – cheers Hilary
Thanks for coming by, Hilary!
Excited to see my post made your list! Thanks!!
Nice post, Tammy!