Monday, October 19, 2009

Is my writing group too hard?

Last week my writing group canceled on me, but I'm wondering if the group is the right fit for me anyway.  I know a writing group needs to be a part of my independent study, but should I stay with a group that is so blatant in their honesty that I'm continually quoting them in exasperation?  Although it is good to get feedback (even negative feedback), I find this group to be so much different than any other that I have been in - not in a good way.  One member isn't even working on his writing, just submitting work he has done in the past.  Maybe I'M just being too critical.  However, it feels like I'm the only one trying to become a better author.  Is that wrong of me to say (or in this case, write)?  Aren't writing groups supposed to be constructive?
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  1. AshleyOctober 21, 2009 at 11:09 AM

    Here is the thing, writing groups are intended to open you up to be a better writer. You will be critiqued in a constructive way to help you towards the betterment of your craft. I completely trust your judgement in the group if you feel you are the only one that is dedicated to becoming a more successful writer.

    You are the type of person who is always striving to improve and master a new level of literary success. By the sounds of it, you aren't currently surrounded by the same types of people. Sadly, you bring up a good point that it is required for your current enrollment, but hopefully you take something away from the experience.

    Or, perhaps, find another group if possible. :-)

    Either way, I know you will take away as much as you can from the experience and hopefully not have to deal with it again.

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  2. Kristine BeavesOctober 21, 2009 at 4:51 PM

    I've been looking into joining another group, even online. However, the choices are really limited and I'm not sure I would find anything 'better'. I would love to work with other people in the same genre working on novels. Wishful thinking. :)

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