The April "Show"ers Not "Tell"ers Critique Meeting

"Show Don't Tell" is one of our mantras at CFW. Of course, it's one of those half-truths of writing fiction. It's true, but there will
almost always be exceptions where it's "No, please, stop showing,
just tell us and let's move on."

And of course, it's vitally important to also remember, whether you are showing or telling: don't show or tell the reader things they don't need to know yet. Otherwise, they're just as likely to forget, rather than remember, because it wasn't important yet.

In any case, in celebration and gratitude for the many mantras and slogans we have here at CFW, we shall meet for virtual
critique on the evening of April 20th, 2026.

Both critique slots have been claimed at this time. We have submissions
from Chris D and Deborah to evaluate.

If you'd like to have your own fiction critiqued at a future meeting, AND you have attended at least one critique night in the last three (3) months, then you may secure one of our future critique slots for ten (10) double-spaced pages (12 pt. Times New Roman) of your new or recently-edited fiction, which needs constructive feedback, by sending a PM to one of our CFW admins here at our Meetup page, or at our private Facebook group: (https://www.facebook.com/groups/215904102149512).

All others, we ask you to please attend and lend your ears and voices to the discussions. If you plan to attend: RSVP (very important!), Attend (very important), Hear the Pages, Share your Thoughts, and Help your fellow writers. All of these too: very important !!!
See you all then! Long Live Critique !!!

2026 CFW Pass the Hat
P.S. We have no dues or fees, but we do have considerable expenses
(Meetup and Zoom are not free). Once again, we are "passing the hat" to defray the costs of Meetup and Zoom in 2026. $10-20 is recommended. Not required. Always appreciated. Please contact Scott M for Venmo, PayPal, Zelle instructions.