I may borrow the "Apple" concept. I belong to three groups here in Spain and one I ZOOM with in Canada. They are all different and I get so much out of each group. Having people from different cultures in a group is very valuable, especially if you wish to sell your work internationally. One group does tend to get off track, discussing subject matter instead of the writing. I need to pull them back in without sounding like the pushy North American.
I’m not knew to critique groups, but have found that many writers don’t read out of their writing genre or been introduced to the concept of writing for the ear. Having the computer or someone else read your work out loud can really help. Emerging writers freak at that.
Apple! 🍎 What a great idea!
I may borrow the "Apple" concept. I belong to three groups here in Spain and one I ZOOM with in Canada. They are all different and I get so much out of each group. Having people from different cultures in a group is very valuable, especially if you wish to sell your work internationally. One group does tend to get off track, discussing subject matter instead of the writing. I need to pull them back in without sounding like the pushy North American.
I’m not knew to critique groups, but have found that many writers don’t read out of their writing genre or been introduced to the concept of writing for the ear. Having the computer or someone else read your work out loud can really help. Emerging writers freak at that.