Group Writing, Collaborations, and Critiques

Do you want to write with a group of people? Would you like to have others critique and give feedback on your writing? Are you interested in enrolling in a writer's workshop? Or do you want to collaborate with other writers on projects? If so, these group-based writing resources may be just what you're looking for.

Featured Articles

Damage Control
By Gerard Beirne
Insights into the damage that can occur in writer's workshops, and why having a skilled facilitator is imperative to the critique process.

Writer's Workshops
By Gerard Beirne
A lot of energy has been expended worrying and wondering over the value of workshops and creative writing courses.

The Value of a Writing Buddy
By B Rutherford Benjamin
Live in a small town? Need to find a sounding board for your writing?

Group Writing and Critique Resources

Tag You're It Writing Community
"An online community all about tag writing. Ok, so what's tag writing? Well, for the uninitiated, tag writing is a communal form of creative outlet." Primarily devoted to collaborative creativity, this online community writes stories as a group that includes pictures, notes, and discussion.

Red River Romance Writers
"Our purpose is to provide a forum where authors and aspiring authors alike can come together to exchange ideas, refine their works and hone their skills to create the very best in romantic fiction."

Writers In Touch
For writers and poets. "A quiet corner of the internet for writers to give and receive feedback on each other's work." Features articles, community discussions, and other writing resources.

HollyLisle.com
Where readers and writers discuss, discover, and write books. Features community weblogs, discussion forums, chats, and research.

Short Story Writers Group
"A small, friendly and free critique group devoted to the purpose of helping writers to refine and polish their writing skills through group interaction and critiquing." Features critiquing tips, short story tips, and writing exercises.