"Words have no power to impress the mind without the exquisite horror of their reality.”
"Words have no power to impress the mind without the exquisite horror of their reality.”
Critique Groups
Critique Groups are an exclusive opportunity we give each member to expand their horizons when it comes to writing for an audience. We encourage members to participate in a group to get a unique insight from other writers and unbiased readers. We offer generalized groups for all genres, accessibility options, and genre specific groups to find your people. If you want to join a group, please read below and contact the individual critique leader for more information. If you would like to create a group or are having trouble joining one, please contact Kelli Heitstuman-Tomko--our Communications Director--for assistance.
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CURRENT GROUPS
Barnes and Noble Critique Group
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This critique group is a no homework, drop-in group that accepts all genres. If you would like to bring something to have critiqued we allot time to read 3-5 pages (maximum). If you do not feel comfortable reading aloud, print off your work and someone can read it for you! Feel free to print off pages for others to follow along but this is not mandatory. This group is very relaxed but we ask if you have your work critiqued you stay to critique others as well. We meet every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at Barnes & Noble at 6pm-8pm in the cafe.
This group is led by our President Matthew Bayan. |
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Discord (Online Only) Critique Group
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This accessible critique group is run through Discord! By being on an online only voice chat system, this groups gives members who are far away or cannot make other groups an option to still participate. Acting much like the Barnes and Noble group, this is a no homework group. The genres that are explored within this group are Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, and Literary Fiction. Members often share their screen so readers can follow along but do not feel discouraged if you are not familiar with Discord, all that is required is some sort of headset with a mic so we can chat! This group meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month at 6pm-8pm PST. Our HSW Discord is open to ALL members with a specific channel dedicated to those participating in the critique group.
This group is led by Gregory and Alma Wunderlin. |
Click the photo to join the Official HSW Discord
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Mystery Critique Group
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This critique group is tailored to mystery and thriller writers that are interested in progressing their manuscripts. It is run by our longtime member Ken Sutherland and meets every other Sunday at his home. While a tight knit group, there is room for one or two more members. If you are interested in participating, please contact Ken for more information.
This group is led by Ken Sutherland |
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Memoir Critique Group
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Our Memoir only critique group is just that, Memoirs! Our newest critique group is dedicated to our many Non-Fiction writers. This critique is for Memoirs only and if you are in another genre, our other groups are for you! This group meets on the last Sunday of each month from 4:30-6:30 pm. Each participant can submit up to 15 double space pages for the month and must be ready to critique and participate in each meeting for the maximum benefit of each member.
This group is led by Kim Palchikoff. |
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Don't See the Group You're Looking For?
Are you looking for a group that doesn't quite fit your need or is full? We can always help you to start a new group! The only things needed to form a new group within HSW is a need, a leader, and members. If you are interested in becoming a leader or helping to fill a space in a new group, please contact our Communications Director Kelli to get the process started.