*NEW* Nonfiction Read & Critique Group

In addition to our regular monthly meetings, I thought some of our participants might like to join a read & critique group. This one is free to attend, but you must be willing to both read AND critique others' work at the session you attend.

What is a critique? Critiques should be aimed at helping each writer improve their craft. Therefore, both positive and negative comments can be included, though negative comments should be CONSTRUCTIVE, rather than mean-spirited. If you have never participated in a critique session or writing workshop before, please feel free to message me for additional details or with any questions you may have.

Some Guidelines: Pieces for critique must be submitted to the organizer via email (laura@buttontapper.com) by noon, one week before the actual meetup (by January 23rd), in order to give participating writers time to read & critique all pieces. Each member may submit a maximum of 4 pages/1,000 words in order to keep things manageable. Participants will be limited to a small group of 6 to start (the first 6 to RSVP here - not including Laura, as the organizer of the event - will be included), thus ensuring enough time will be allotted to each writer. 15 minutes of oral group critique will be given to each writer during the 90-minute session, which will be strictly enforced. Bring your printed (hand- or typewritten) individual comments to give to each participating author in case we don't have time to discuss all points. And please feel free to stay after the session to further debate or discuss your critiques!

Our first session will be held at the Starbucks in Trolley Square in Santee (9325 Mission Gorge Road). If there is interest in additional read & critique groups, we can add them in different locations throughout the city and on different dates/times as necessary.