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We understand that we are not a perfect fit for everyone's writing style or
personality. We will not take it personally if you choose not to attend our
meetings, and we ask the same of you if it is suggested that you may not be a
good fit for us.
Your opinion of your own writing might vary greatly from the group's. You
are welcome to seek out the moderator's input outside of group time if you
feel you would like to present your case privately.
Your submissions must follow standard formatting guidelines.
If the overall quality of your work falls off, we may disallow any further work
being submitted to the group at large.
General Guidelines
We request regular attendance from all participants. We will make allowances
for conflicting work schedules, medical issues, and other uncontrollable
circumstances. However, if a member misses more than three consecutive
meetings (barring holidays or scheduling conflicts as mentioned above), they
will be placed on "inactive" status, as there is a waiting list for space in the
group and space in the group is at a premium. In order to reactivate
membership, the inactive member must consult with the facilitator before
being reinstated or returning. Re-admittance will be based on availability of
space.
If we have more manuscripts than time, those who arrived first will have first
opportunity to read their work aloud and be appraised. We encourage all
members to show up punctually out of respect for their fellow writers. Late
arrivals are disruptive and take away from the work being read aloud. As
this is a "no-homework" group, others' work is not allowed to be taken home
at any time without explicit consent of the author.
Potential new members are requested to sit in on our meetings once or twice
to decide whether we are a good fit and to allow us to evaluate your level of
experience, etc. We understand that critique groups should benefit us not
only as writers, but as people, too. This is why we adhere to a stringent
admission policy. We understand that not every critique group fits everyone's
needs, and will be happy to give you information on other groups if it's
decided that we're not a good fit for you. Please do not try to mold us into the
group you're seeking.
We are affiliated with Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers and abide by their
guidelines.
Basic Writing Requirements
If your writing does not meet the following basic writing requirements and
guidelines, you will be disallowed to attend meetings and/or bring work.
Follow these guidelines, and you will find that our input on your work will
benefit you greatly, and you will get the most out of each session.
--Spell check and grammar check your work. Please also do a manual
check to ensure that you are not violating the basic tenets of spelling and
grammar. Follow the formatting guidelines provided below. Any work
not following these guidelines will be disallowed.
--Know and understand the concept of plot, characterization, crafting a
scene, passive vs. active voice, point of view, and conflict before presenting
your work to the group. If you have never read a book on craft or
technique, you are not ready to present your work or participate in the
group. Look at the items listed here for information on books we
recommend. (this is perhaps the most important requirement and we
monitor this very closely)
--Be prepared to give a verbal synopsis of your story. This means that you
should have a brief paragraph ready should you be asked to give one. This
indicates your mental grasp of the story you're writing. Not only is it good
practice to be able to synopsize your story, it helps you to condense the
basic plot into an easily graspable format, and shows us that you've given
the story some serious thought and aren't just wasting everyone's time.
--We welcome newcomers who are serious about publishing their writing,
who are actively working on a writing project, and who are working
diligently toward realizing their writing goals. While we do encourage you
to sit in on a few meetings before making a decision to join, please
understand that there is a process involved before bringing work to the
group at large or attending on a regular basis.
Standard Formatting Guidelines
When presenting your work to the group, please use the following
formatting guidelines:
-Single-sided typed pages (in the interest of conservation, we do allow
members to re-use the blank backsides of pages)
-Double Spaced
-1" margins on all sides
-12-pt. Courier New or 14-pt.Times New Roman ONLY
-Name and Title at top of each page + Page Numbers somewhere on the page
-10-15 stapled or paper-clipped pages
-Provide a sufficient number of copies so that each member has their own to
work with. Please ask the moderator how many that should be.
personality. We will not take it personally if you choose not to attend our
meetings, and we ask the same of you if it is suggested that you may not be a
good fit for us.
Your opinion of your own writing might vary greatly from the group's. You
are welcome to seek out the moderator's input outside of group time if you
feel you would like to present your case privately.
Your submissions must follow standard formatting guidelines.
If the overall quality of your work falls off, we may disallow any further work
being submitted to the group at large.
General Guidelines
We request regular attendance from all participants. We will make allowances
for conflicting work schedules, medical issues, and other uncontrollable
circumstances. However, if a member misses more than three consecutive
meetings (barring holidays or scheduling conflicts as mentioned above), they
will be placed on "inactive" status, as there is a waiting list for space in the
group and space in the group is at a premium. In order to reactivate
membership, the inactive member must consult with the facilitator before
being reinstated or returning. Re-admittance will be based on availability of
space.
If we have more manuscripts than time, those who arrived first will have first
opportunity to read their work aloud and be appraised. We encourage all
members to show up punctually out of respect for their fellow writers. Late
arrivals are disruptive and take away from the work being read aloud. As
this is a "no-homework" group, others' work is not allowed to be taken home
at any time without explicit consent of the author.
Potential new members are requested to sit in on our meetings once or twice
to decide whether we are a good fit and to allow us to evaluate your level of
experience, etc. We understand that critique groups should benefit us not
only as writers, but as people, too. This is why we adhere to a stringent
admission policy. We understand that not every critique group fits everyone's
needs, and will be happy to give you information on other groups if it's
decided that we're not a good fit for you. Please do not try to mold us into the
group you're seeking.
We are affiliated with Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers and abide by their
guidelines.
Basic Writing Requirements
If your writing does not meet the following basic writing requirements and
guidelines, you will be disallowed to attend meetings and/or bring work.
Follow these guidelines, and you will find that our input on your work will
benefit you greatly, and you will get the most out of each session.
--Spell check and grammar check your work. Please also do a manual
check to ensure that you are not violating the basic tenets of spelling and
grammar. Follow the formatting guidelines provided below. Any work
not following these guidelines will be disallowed.
--Know and understand the concept of plot, characterization, crafting a
scene, passive vs. active voice, point of view, and conflict before presenting
your work to the group. If you have never read a book on craft or
technique, you are not ready to present your work or participate in the
group. Look at the items listed here for information on books we
recommend. (this is perhaps the most important requirement and we
monitor this very closely)
--Be prepared to give a verbal synopsis of your story. This means that you
should have a brief paragraph ready should you be asked to give one. This
indicates your mental grasp of the story you're writing. Not only is it good
practice to be able to synopsize your story, it helps you to condense the
basic plot into an easily graspable format, and shows us that you've given
the story some serious thought and aren't just wasting everyone's time.
--We welcome newcomers who are serious about publishing their writing,
who are actively working on a writing project, and who are working
diligently toward realizing their writing goals. While we do encourage you
to sit in on a few meetings before making a decision to join, please
understand that there is a process involved before bringing work to the
group at large or attending on a regular basis.
Standard Formatting Guidelines
When presenting your work to the group, please use the following
formatting guidelines:
-Single-sided typed pages (in the interest of conservation, we do allow
members to re-use the blank backsides of pages)
-Double Spaced
-1" margins on all sides
-12-pt. Courier New or 14-pt.Times New Roman ONLY
-Name and Title at top of each page + Page Numbers somewhere on the page
-10-15 stapled or paper-clipped pages
-Provide a sufficient number of copies so that each member has their own to
work with. Please ask the moderator how many that should be.
General Information