There are many advantages to having a critique buddy help with your writing. When you are in the revision process before submitting to a publisher you want to make sure that your work is neat, colorful and read by someone who has the same intentions you do; trying to make a break and get published. It may seem that finding a critique buddy is difficult but in fact it is quite simple. The thing to remember is start locally first.

Many local libraries and community centers offer writing classes where you can find groups who critique each other’s work and give great feedback. Don’t forget local colleges and universities as well, most, which have writing centers that offer critiques from their writing staff. You can also find writing student groups there as well, which you may find helpful.

Use the Internet as a tool to helping you find a buddy as well. If you have your own blog, place it on a post one day and hopeful a reliable blogger who comments on your site will help out. Also look for message boards as well, there are plenty of other writers out there getting together and critiquing. Through message boards it should be fairly easy to find a critiquing buddy in your area who can assist you.