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How to form your own critique group

Name:___________________________________________________________

Phone: _____________________________     Email:_________________________________________

Address:____________________________________________________________________________

Years spent writing: _______________________

Level of writing (i.e. beginner/experienced/published): _________________________________

Genre or field of interest ( Poetry: Fiction: romance, mystery, human drama. Nonfiction: biography, scientific, etc. ). _______________________

 Writing goals - (Publication: what medium would you like to be published (i.e. books, newspapers, magazines)?  Writing improvement? Pleasure? Seeking a publishing house or agent? _____________________________________________________________________________

Professional writing organizations to which you belong: ______________________________________________

For which genre do you wish to form a critique group? ________________________________________

With what level of writer are you willing to work? _______________________________________

Have you ever been in a critique group or had a critique partner before?  If yes, what were its benefits and strength? __________________

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How often would you like to meet - once a week or once a month? _____________________________________________

What day and time would you like to meet (weekdays, weekends, day or evening)? ____________________________________

What are your expectations of the critique group experience?  Why does it interest you?  _______________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________

Please complete this form and send to:
Midwest Writing Center
225 East 2nd St., Suite 303
Davenport, Iowa 52801

For further information on writing groups, Midwest Writing Center events and opportunities, consult our website at :  www.midwestwritingcenter.org  or call (563) 324-1410

The Center will attempt to match like-minded writers into categories of critique groups.  Volunteers are welcome to help with this task.  Please call if you're interested!

 
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