Only 12 Spots available per session

 

Our critique groups aim to help members improve the clarity and impact of their writing in a friendly, supportive space. We know that giving and receiving feedback can be daunting, so we follow a strict ‘Constructive Feedback Only’ policy. You will learn how to offer thoughtful critiques – and how to use them – to develop your writing with confidence.

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How It Works

After a short introduction, we read one piece at a time and provide written feedback. The final 30 minutes of the session are set aside for discussion, where each person can give and receive feedback within the group. Depending on numbers, we may divide into smaller groups.

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What to Bring

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An open and considerate attitude

• All feedback must be constructive, informed and respectful.

• Our guidelines for critique will be posted in the Facebook group and available at each meeting.

 

Two printed copies of your work

• Up to 1000 words, printed on one side and stapled.

• Use 3 cm margins, double spacing and a clear, readable font.

• Start a new line or indent for each line of dialogue.

• Include the working title and genre in the header.

• Please ensure your piece is carefully edited and proofread.

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A cover page
Staple a cover page to the front of your work with the following details:

• Genre.

• Format (e.g. short story, or excerpt from a longer work such as a novella or novel).

• Three or four critique points you’d like feedback on (e.g. character arc, dialogue, pacing, world building, genre-specific structure or conflict).

• You can be as specific as you like, or leave it open to the reader. Feedback will focus on your requested areas unless otherwise noted.

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email critique@goldcoastwriters.org

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‘Criticism may not be agreeable, but it is necessary. It fulfils the same function as pain in the human body. It calls attention to an unhealthy state of things.’ – Winston Churchill