Critique Groups
An integral part of being a successful author is belonging to an active critique group.
An active critique group is an organized, managed, group of writers that commit to meet regularly and provide constructive criticism and feedback on each others writing.
Each critique group set their own rules on how they operate, how and when they accept members, and the genres they embrace.
| Group Name | Genre | New Members? | Leader | Meeting time | Location | Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Editions | Fiction | Not at present | Sue Kesler | Every 2 weeks on Thursday night | Napa - rotates | 3 male / 3 female |
| The Best Critique Group Ever | All Genres | Not at present | Molly Detwiler | Every 3rd Friday 4:00 - 5:30 | John Anthony Tasting Room | Experienced Writers |
| Wolverines | All Genres | Not at present | Kathleen Thomas | 3rd Thurday of month 11:00 - 12;30 | TBD | Serious Writers |
| Scribblers | All Genres | Yes | Ann Holmes | 1st & 3rd Tuesday | Napa & St. Helena | Commitment to writing & thoughtful critique |
Below is a link to the critique groups that are active in the Napa Valley Writers’ area.
The protocol for joining a critique group is included.