Critique Groups...Keeping On Track

(There's a prize at the end of this post! Really...keep reading.)

It's a bit maddening to have multiple projects and obligations that make it quite easy to ignore the really hard revisions someone (that would be me) MUST be dedicating some time to. I have far too many--distractions that is.

Even though I have these many must-dos, they never stop me from getting to my critique group. I make attendance and sharing work a priority. The group is a huge motivator that keeps me moving forward with my writing.

But creating and/or finding a critique group is not easy. NOT AT ALL. In fact, it took me a year to find the one I'm in. Prior to that, I was part of two that fell apart and one online group that wasn't a good fit for me personally. I don't think my story is unique.

I want to know:

1. Are you in a critique group or wishing you were?

2. How did it come to be? (How did you join or create one?)

3. How do you make it successful?

I really want to know!

The prize at the end of this post?

Coffee! Seem appropriate? One lucky commenter will have coffee (or other beverage of choice, tea, soda, vodka...) with me! Yes, I know only a couple of you actually live in Port Townsend, but I'll make it work. I have my ways. Really. Just comment and you'll see!