The critique group that started from Nancy Kress's class way back when (2009?) is still active today. I am the only original member left, but there are a total of six of us at the moment. One of our members recently had a story that we critiqued published in Analog. We are meeting virtually these days, so if you want to jump back in...
You’ve got a radio voice and great things to say! Curious to pick your brain on “successful” groups that implode? I moderate a group that regularly has eight to ten members, all online. Thanks for raising some great questions. I often wonder why people don’t return after one or two visits. PS- where in NM? Moving to Cruces next year, do you have any recommendations? Great vid, thanks again.
Thanks, and I'm in Albuquerque. Check the local library bulletin board and/or local meetups. As for why "successful" groups implode, could be any number of reasons, but I think it typically boils down to core members needs changing or otherwise not being met. Some folks want longer works critiqued, some shorter. And the type of critique matters too.
Thanks for the thoughts. I feel like there's a "sweet spot" for groups too. A little goldilocks-ish... looking back on your experience, what would the ideal group look like?@@HasteWriting
@@6equj5_The ideal group for me changes depending on my needs. As I've grown as a writer (and transitioned from short stories to longer work), I benefit a lot more from people willing to critique outlines, synopses, and possibly beta read a novel. In terms of criticism and compliments, there's always a balance to strike there and both should always be present.
The critique group that started from Nancy Kress's class way back when (2009?) is still active today. I am the only original member left, but there are a total of six of us at the moment. One of our members recently had a story that we critiqued published in Analog. We are meeting virtually these days, so if you want to jump back in...
This warms my heart. I'm busy this semester, but I appreciate the invitation and will keep this in mind!
You’ve got a radio voice and great things to say! Curious to pick your brain on “successful” groups that implode? I moderate a group that regularly has eight to ten members, all online. Thanks for raising some great questions. I often wonder why people don’t return after one or two visits. PS- where in NM? Moving to Cruces next year, do you have any recommendations? Great vid, thanks again.
Thanks, and I'm in Albuquerque. Check the local library bulletin board and/or local meetups. As for why "successful" groups implode, could be any number of reasons, but I think it typically boils down to core members needs changing or otherwise not being met. Some folks want longer works critiqued, some shorter. And the type of critique matters too.
Thanks for the thoughts. I feel like there's a "sweet spot" for groups too. A little goldilocks-ish... looking back on your experience, what would the ideal group look like?@@HasteWriting
@@6equj5_The ideal group for me changes depending on my needs. As I've grown as a writer (and transitioned from short stories to longer work), I benefit a lot more from people willing to critique outlines, synopses, and possibly beta read a novel. In terms of criticism and compliments, there's always a balance to strike there and both should always be present.