New(ish) Writing Community Accepting Members
Critique_Circle, a Livejournal online writer’s group, is now accepting applications for membership.
What is Critique_Circle? Critique_Circle is a critique and resource sharing group for intermediate and advanced level fiction writers. Membership is by invitation or application only (although anyone can watch the public posts).
Why join? Critique_Circle helps writers by sharing resources and offering critiques. In addition, giving critiques is a great way to learn to become a better writer.
How do I apply? To apply, please PM Mutive with a short sample of your writing (~500-3,000 words) and a few sentences on why you want to join. I will post your application to the community, and should get back to you within a week as to the status of your application.
Why is membership moderated? Two reasons. The first is so that writers can post work under a membership lock without fearing that what they post will be considered “published”. The second is that both mods wanted Critique_Circle to be a small community of writers who have already mastered the fundamentals of fiction writing and are looking to grow beyond a basic level. (To give an example of what we mean by “basic” vs. “intermediate”, about half of our current members have been previously published. If you’re not, that’s fine, but we expect members to be trying to obtain similar levels of proficiency. )
What types of writing are acceptable? All writing is acceptable (including fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and fanfiction). Most members are currently writing science fiction, fantasy, or romance, but other genres are welcome and appreciated.
For more information, please check us out at: http://critique-circle.livejournal.com/profile
What is Critique_Circle? Critique_Circle is a critique and resource sharing group for intermediate and advanced level fiction writers. Membership is by invitation or application only (although anyone can watch the public posts).
Why join? Critique_Circle helps writers by sharing resources and offering critiques. In addition, giving critiques is a great way to learn to become a better writer.
How do I apply? To apply, please PM Mutive with a short sample of your writing (~500-3,000 words) and a few sentences on why you want to join. I will post your application to the community, and should get back to you within a week as to the status of your application.
Why is membership moderated? Two reasons. The first is so that writers can post work under a membership lock without fearing that what they post will be considered “published”. The second is that both mods wanted Critique_Circle to be a small community of writers who have already mastered the fundamentals of fiction writing and are looking to grow beyond a basic level. (To give an example of what we mean by “basic” vs. “intermediate”, about half of our current members have been previously published. If you’re not, that’s fine, but we expect members to be trying to obtain similar levels of proficiency. )
What types of writing are acceptable? All writing is acceptable (including fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and fanfiction). Most members are currently writing science fiction, fantasy, or romance, but other genres are welcome and appreciated.
For more information, please check us out at: http://critique-circle.livejournal.com/profile