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WRITING GLOSSARY

What is Critique Partner?

A critique partner (CP) is another writer who exchanges regular, reciprocal feedback on works in progress, often at the chapter or scene level.

Definition

A critique partner (CP) is another writer who exchanges regular, reciprocal feedback on works in progress, often at the chapter or scene level.

Example

Two novelists swap one chapter per week, each marking confusing passages and suggesting structural fixes.

Related terms

Common mistakes

  • Turning critique into a one-way service instead of a balanced exchange.
  • Taking every CP note as a command instead of filtering advice through story intent.
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