A Support and Critique Group for Writers Who Want to Publish

Location
Minneapolis, MN 44.95-93.34 55416US
Meetups
60 so far
Members
26 Writers
Rating
Uptown Friday Night! Writer's Group 5.00 5.0012
Meetup topics
Founded
August 23, 2008

We are a safe "Read and Critique" venue for mid-level to professional writers. If you're interested in giving and receiving critique, engaging in the hard work to professionally develop your craft and learn by helping others develop their skills, then you're in the right place!

We encourage delicate and supportive feedback. We strive to support and uplift one another and not criticize or condemn in any way. We encourage writers to ask for the kind of oral critique that is needed: for substance, style, dialogue, tone, etc. For more on 'The Gentle Art of Critique,' please see our About page.

To join our group, please fill out the profile questions fully. Your answers will let us understand if you would be a good fit for us. You will be requested to submit a writing sample as well.

Members are encouraged to upload a file to the files section of this Meetup the Sunday before the meeting, and set visibility to: "Members Only." That will allow five days for reading work before the meeting on Friday. (NOTE: All work uploaded to this site is for private critiquing purposes only, and should not be construed as 'Publishing of the Work.' Documents s/b no larger than 10-12 pages, double spaced, and use 12 point font.)

Work can also be read aloud in the meeting, and critqiue offered on the spot.

Housekeeping: We meet in the upstairs community room at Lund's Uptown on Friday nights starting at 7:00 p.m, ending at 9:00. Lunds has requested that we not park in their parking lot, as they prefer to keep parking available for paying customers.

Welcome, and let us know if you have any questions or suggestions. Thank you!

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What members are saying

“ There's a tremendous diversity of perspective and genre, that really enriches us as writers. ”

—Karen

“ They're serious about talking about one thing- writing! ”

—Ryan
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  • Oct 31
    • New member
      Spencer Seibert
      “I'm interested in joining because I'm energized by the creative process, both in giving and receiving feedback. I want to improve my writing and find a local community of writers to hook into.”
  • Oct 22
    • New member
      Tiffany Wicklund
      “I have been a creative writer, since I first learned to read and write. I was pursuing a career in music, for about six years, and I have reached a point in my life, where I would like to grow as a writer, maybe even get some of my work published.”
  • Sep 25
    • New member
      M. K. Melin
      “Am looking for a new crit group - recently moved from CA. I'm a screenwriter, playwright, and novelist, and have a lot ofexperience offering details and constructive crits.”
  • Sep 18
    • New member
      Mike
      “I used to be in a writers' group in Duluth, and I really miss the camaraderie, support, and encouragement. I could use the inspiration (a.k.a. kick in the butt) that hanging with other writers provides, since I've been stagnating lately.”
  • Sep 15
    • New member
      Susan Gower
      “I've been looking for a new writer's group and this sounds great.”
  • Aug 24
    • New member
      NICK
      “I'm a freelance writer with a working draft of a memoir. I'm hoping to get some useful feedback from knowledgeable writers and editors. I also teach writing and will be glad to help others with their projects.”
  • Aug 21
    • New member
      Christa Landon
      “I've a dissertation I want to turn into a college level book.”
  • Aug 19
    • New member
      Deborah Smith
      “I've written two novel and done nothing with them. I'm currently 38 pages into my third novel and I need to know if I'm going in the right direction.”
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