Our next MAC Writers meeting will be Tuesday, February 21, 2012 from 7 - 8:30 pm. Download a flyer and invite someone to come with you. Click HERE to print out your invitation. Please scroll down to see our guidelines.
Every meeting, we get to share good news - even if it's that we've started writing. Or finished another chapter. Or submitted a piece. We celebrate every step. I'd love to see all of you at our next meeting. Why don't you make it a goal to bring something for critique to our next meeting?
We also discuss books we've read recently and how they have influenced our writing.
Click to see map and get directions to the church: Map of 5303 S Dixie Hwy Franklin, OH 45005-5343, US
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Critiquing Guidelines
Presenting is voluntary, not mandatory, for participation in this writers’ group. Writers offer up to three pages (no more) of double-spaced copy, 12 point font, for constructive criticism after reading their work aloud to their small group. If able, bring at least ten copies of your work.
1. Reasonable Expectations. The purpose of a critique session is to offer a positive opinion, a different point of view or a helpful suggestion for the writer.
2. Consistent Goal. The goal of critiquing is to encourage each other to keep writing, keep trying, and/or to possibly attempt something new and different.
3. Nothing Personal. Constructive criticism should never focus on the individual writer, but give inspiration for their work.
4. More to Learn. Every writer and every person who critiques has permission to be imperfect, as an individual work in progress.
5. Tact and Sensitivity. Comments from your critique group will be gentle, but honest; never harsh or personal.
6. Written Words. After reading your two pages of copy, group members will write their constructive criticisms and return them to you for your edification.
7. Friendly Listeners. An oral reading to a group may be a high-risk venture for the writer, but you can be assured that you are always among friends.
8. Receiving Criticism. Generally, writers should not defend or respond with explanations about their presentations from critique group members. However, it may be appropriate to answer a few direct questions from the group.
9. After the critique: Unless you have a special working relationship with other members or have made arrangements in advance, please do not send out items for group members to critique and/or edit between meetings.
1. Reasonable Expectations. The purpose of a critique session is to offer a positive opinion, a different point of view or a helpful suggestion for the writer.
2. Consistent Goal. The goal of critiquing is to encourage each other to keep writing, keep trying, and/or to possibly attempt something new and different.
3. Nothing Personal. Constructive criticism should never focus on the individual writer, but give inspiration for their work.
4. More to Learn. Every writer and every person who critiques has permission to be imperfect, as an individual work in progress.
5. Tact and Sensitivity. Comments from your critique group will be gentle, but honest; never harsh or personal.
6. Written Words. After reading your two pages of copy, group members will write their constructive criticisms and return them to you for your edification.
7. Friendly Listeners. An oral reading to a group may be a high-risk venture for the writer, but you can be assured that you are always among friends.
8. Receiving Criticism. Generally, writers should not defend or respond with explanations about their presentations from critique group members. However, it may be appropriate to answer a few direct questions from the group.
9. After the critique: Unless you have a special working relationship with other members or have made arrangements in advance, please do not send out items for group members to critique and/or edit between meetings.
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