“Criticism is how we get better. Why is it the worst writers seem the least ready to listen?”—Chip MacGregorCan’t find a local writing critique group? The following online groups include critiquing opportunities. They are listed on the Writer’s Digest - 101 Best Sites for 2008.
Critique Groups for Writers [http://www.critiquegroups.com/]
Members of this site can form private groups to workshop their writing.
Edit Red [http://www.editred.com/]
Head over to Edit Red for peer critiques. The site also offers a free personal webpage.
Fanstory [http://www.fanstory.com/]
This site presents free contests and peer-to-peer reviews. It also includes the ability to create your own contest and challenge other writers.
Mike’s Writing Workshop [www.groups.yahoo.com/group/mikeswritingworkshop] This community includes nearly 9,000 writers willing to share information and critique your work.
My Writers Circle [http://www.mywriterscircle.com/]
This forum boasts nearly 6,000 members and an active critique section.
Romance Writing Tips
[www.groups.msn.com/RomanceWritingTips]
This site doesn’t offer critiques, but it offers links to other groups that do.
The Internet Writing Workshop [http://www.internetwritingworkshop.org/]
The Internet Writing Workshop offers discussions and critiques delivered to your e-mail inbox. There’s no fee for this service, but there’s a minimum participation time of 30 minutes a week.
The MuseItUp Club Critique Group
[http://www.museitupclub.tripod.com/]
Critique groups are limited to five people so your work can get more personal attention.
The Writing Bridge [http://www.thewritingbridge.org/]
If you are serious about your craft, members have access to critique forums and creative writing prompts.
Today’s Woman [http://www.todays-woman.net/]
Today’s Woman has nearly 1,000 members who participate in its forum, online critiques and weekly contests. Forty-three percent of the members are men.
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