The Care and Feeding of Writing Groups




The Writing Show 2007 Archives show

Summary: We've had more requests for a show on writing groups than any other topic. It's been a long time coming, but here is our first look at this important subject. Sean Dent has written professionally since 1990 as a journalist, editor, columnist, freelance writer, and senior editor for NFG Magazine. He has published several short stories and is currently finishing his first novel, Execution Day. Join Sean and Writing Show host Paula B. for an illuminating discussion about writing groups, including: * How writing groups work * Whether writing groups help writers gain commercial success * What sorts of pitfalls groups encounter * How to provide good feedback to other writers * What to do when you feel you aren't getting quality feedback * Whether writers should worry about their work being stolen when they participate in groups * What you need to run your own group.