… Content can be too mature at times for younger attendees, so parents are advised to participate and attend with our younger writers, even if they are not actively working on writing or critique. Critiques should be respectful, but honest. As a recipient, you can take it or leave it. You must critique others' work. If you fail to do so, your own work will have to wait until you have made sufficient effort to demonstrate good will and collegiality. Writing will not be read at critiques; all files …

If you seek feedback on your writing from people other than adoring family and polite friends, and if you're willing to read and help other writers with constructive feedback, then this group is for you.  At our meeting, member submissions are workshopped using the Milford model.  - Manuscripts are distributed at least 2 weeks prior to the workshop.  - Members provide editorial comments and general writing issues in the margins of the document and write a separate typewritten review. - Members …

This group is designed for those writing non-fiction books rather than fiction. Whether writing a technical book, textbook, self-help book or memoir, non-fiction writing is rather different from creative writing. This group brings together non-fiction writers of all types to share their experiences brainstorming, writing, and trying to publish a non-fiction book. Meeting types will include lectures with discussion, workshops, and just those who want to meet others who write, but don't write fict …