A writers' critique group is a meeting of writers who read and criticize one another's work before it goes to an editor. The work can be any type or genre. Since writing is, after all, a solitary business, having a critique group to help you iron out the rough spots in your writing before an editor sees it can mean the difference between receiving a rejection slip or making a sale. A critique group also encourages the learning and growth process and provides a safe haven to share writing problems, leads, and successful techniques so that the most polished version of your work lands on the editor's desk.
For those serious about selling, a critique group is an invaluable learning process, no matter what level of writer one is. The tangible benefits of a critique group are readily identifiable:
- Outside reaction to your writing
Did you communicate what you wanted to?
- Hearing other people's work critiqued
You'll pick up many tips for your own work.
- Listening to and analyzing others' work
This exercise helps you grow.
- Camaraderie with other writers
No one understands a writer like another writer
- Intellectual stimulation
The give-and-take of creative ideas will spark your own imagination.
- Reputation enhancement and leads
Other writers can recommend you/your work to agents, editors, publishers, etc.
Don't wait for someone else to start a critique group. Start one yourself so you can begin benefiting from the feedback. All you need is this book: How to Start and Run a Writers' Critique Group.
With How to Start and Run a Writers' Critique Group, you will learn how to:
- find original members
- organize the critique group
- establish critique group rules
- critique manuscripts
- deal with difficult people
- grow into a formal club
- sponsor conferences and contests
- host authors' publication parties
The interaction of talented minds is sure to jumpstart your imaginations to everyone's benefit.
For those serious about selling, a critique group is an invaluable learning process, no matter what level of writer one is. The tangible benefits of a critique group are readily identifiable:
- Outside reaction to your writing
Did you communicate what you wanted to?
- Hearing other people's work critiqued
You'll pick up many tips for your own work.
- Listening to and analyzing others' work
This exercise helps you grow.
- Camaraderie with other writers
No one understands a writer like another writer
- Intellectual stimulation
The give-and-take of creative ideas will spark your own imagination.
- Reputation enhancement and leads
Other writers can recommend you/your work to agents, editors, publishers, etc.
Don't wait for someone else to start a critique group. Start one yourself so you can begin benefiting from the feedback. All you need is this book: How to Start and Run a Writers' Critique Group.
With How to Start and Run a Writers' Critique Group, you will learn how to:
- find original members
- organize the critique group
- establish critique group rules
- critique manuscripts
- deal with difficult people
- grow into a formal club
- sponsor conferences and contests
- host authors' publication parties
The interaction of talented minds is sure to jumpstart your imaginations to everyone's benefit.