Live feedback on your short story.
The SSWG is a traditional critique group with a twist (see what I did there?). We are focused on providing encouraging, honest, empathetic, incisive, and succinct feedback on short story manuscripts (and no, you story doesn’t have to end with a twist).
Dates: Every Tuesday
Time: 3 pm – 5 pm (PT)
Place: Google Meet
What happens at the writers’ group?
For the uninitiated, a writers’ group is where we take turns reading our works in progress and providing each other with feedback. Here’s how it goes:
- Every Monday, you will receive the Short Story Dispatch containing the Google Meet invite.
- On Tuesday, we’ll open the room at 2:55 pm for awkward small talk.
- At precisely 3 pm, the first writer will share their story, and listeners will give their critiques. (It sounds terrifying, but it is actually rather exhilarating!)
- Wash, rinse, repeat until everyone has had their turn.
- At 4:55 pm, refreshed and inspired for another week of writing, we’ll wrap up the session.
We are a silly and hard-working bunch, dedicated to strengthening our writing and giving each other a hand up. Newbies are welcome to come bask in the short story vibes (and read if there is time).
OMG I need this. How do I join?
Unfortunately, The Math dictates that SSWG membership must be capped at seven regular writers, which ensures that these committed folks get the feedback they need as well as time off to write (and do other things?). To become a regular writer you will need to attend as a non-regular writer for a little while and possibly join the waitlist for a spot. It sounds very exclusive, but it’s not.
Working with Lisa really helped me deepen my understanding of the many aspects of creating a piece of writing. I experienced her as an insightful teacher and guide and valued the honesty of her approach. I was also awed by her thoroughness. I would recommend her without hesitation to someone seeking an editor.
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