Critique Groups
© Katy Tanis Forming a Critique Group
Helpful links about forming critique groups:
SCBWI
Writer's Craft, Critique Writing
4 Ways to Make the Most of a Critique Group
"Why You Should Ignore Most of the Advice of Your Critique Group . . . but They Can Help You Anyway"
Articles Beta Reader Opinions: Do They Matter to Agents?
When to Get Feedback on a Novel The Up and Down Sides of Critique Groups: Is There Value in Finding Your Peeps?
How to Find the Right Critique Group or Partner for You
Critique Groups (Part 2) by the GROG
Are You Critique Group Savvy?
Writing Groups 101: Which Kind is Right for You?
What Makes a Critique Partner?
The Difference between Critique Partners and Beta Readers (and Why You Need Both)
3 Signs You Might be Ignoring Writing Advice That Can Help You
Finding and Building Your Writing Community
Developing a Writing Practice, part 2: Community Processing Critiques: Tuning In v. Tuning Out Dealing with Constructive Criticism When to Get Feedback on a Novel Looking for a Beta Reader? Flip that Question Around Is Your Book Any Good?
Giving Critiques
How to Critique: Best Practices for Workshopping
The Two Basic Rules of Editing (and the Rookie Mistake)
The ABCs and 123s of Critique Groups
Posting Reviews When You're a Writer 13 Rules to Be a Better Beta Reader
Receiving Critiques
The Critique Conundrum
Navigating the Forest of Forest of Feedback: 8 Ways to Recognize Helpful Criticism (and how to Ignore the Rest)
Don't Be Scared Of a Good Critique
Why Critiques Matter And What I Learned from the "Slush"
Feedback: Too Much of a Good Thing
Critique Cheat Sheet Five Tips for Using Feedback Productively How to Avoid Overcorrecting After Receiving Feedback
Places to Look for Critique Partners
KIDLIT411 Manuscript Swap Join our Facebook page and find people to swap critiques with.
SCBWI Verla Kay Blue Boards is another place to find people in your genre that are interested in forming a critique group
Inked Voices , a paid service that connects people to online critique groups. Also includes workshops with agents.
Sub it Club Critique Partner Matchup - a F acebook group to help find critique partners
The Writer's Match - a place for writers to connect
Finding Critique Partners
Are You Looking for a Critique Group or Partner?
Professional Critiques
For professional critiques from people we recommend, check out our page, Freelance Authors/Editors & Critiques
www.scribophile.com A group of professionals who critique professionally. A huge community with something for everyone.
Rate Your Story - a free and paid service that will review your picture book manuscript at rate it on a scale of 1-10. Staffed by published and experienced authors.
Marcie Colleen's Study Hall (month-long online critique group under guidance of professional, multi-published author) Supportive Groups (may include critiques, but not necessary) YA Writers Hub - creating new small groups of YA writers MG Hub - groups of MG writers who band together in smaller support groups
