GLAWS ::: CRITIQUE GROUP MEETINGS

Critique Groups

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What's Your Story? Get heard and read by your fellow writers!

The Greater Los Angeles Writers Society Critique Groups fulfill an important part of its mission to create a nurturing and mentoring environment for writers of all disciplines. Critique groups help writers of any level of experience improve his or her work in a peer-to-peer environment, while treating each member and their work with equal respect.

We have main group categories (brown titles), and genres (bullet bold) within each group. Each sets its own meeting schedule. Should one group grow too large, it may split into two, or sub-genres, and function on its own, as always, within the GLAWS Critique Group Guidelines.

The GLAWS Guidelines provides detailed information on how to prepare for a critique, how to present your material, as well as how to critique the material of other members in a respectful, constructive manner. This three-page detailed outline was developed after evaluation with other writers' groups across the country.

NOTE: Non-members are welcome to attend a session, but may not have their work submitted for critique, until they join GLAWS. They may join at any time. There is NO charge to participate in a critique group. Bring your GLAWS Membership badge as proof of standing.

Critique Groups:

Literary Fiction, Non-Genre Group

Literary: Character-driven stories with
an emphasis on the artistic use of language
Mainstream: A story of broad interest (not genre-specific)

Overview: Although the group does look at the plot and structure of the story, we give a great deal of attention to the characters--how realistic they are, whether we like them--and to style. We'll tell you whether we like your descriptions and dialogue, and whether the style you've used serves the particular story you're telling. Use of language is important; this is, after all, how a writer builds atmosphere, and it goes a long way to illuminating characters and theme. We will happily make suggestions, and we love to be impressed.

Next Meeting: See Calendar

Location:
Santa Monica Public Library
601 Santa Monica Boulevard
Santa Monica, CA 90401

Critique Group Leader: S.D. Youngren

Genre Fiction - Group

Romance
Western
Historical

Coming...

Genre Fiction - SF/F/H Group

Science Fiction
Fantasy
Horror

Next Meeting: See Calendar

Location:

Venice - Abbott Kinney Library
501 S. Venice Boulevard Venice, CA 90291

Critique Group Leader: "Ace" Antonio Hall (818) 545-6411

Genre Fiction - Mystery & Thrillers Group

Mystery, Suspense,
Crime, Courtroom Drama,
Legal, Detective/Police Procedural
Thriller, Action Adventure

Next Meeting & Location: See Calendar

Critique Group Leader: Rick Grogan

Screen & Stage Play Group

Screenplay - Motion Picture & Television
Stage Play

Next Meeting Date & Location: See Calendar

Meetings are typically held 2nd Sunday of the month
The West Los Angeles Regional Library
11360 Santa Monica Boulevard,
Los Angeles, CA 90025 -
(310) 575-8323

Contact Critique Group Leader: John Gwinner

Young Adult & Children's Literature Group

Children's Literature
Young Adult
(these two genres meet together at this time)

Next Meeting Date & Location: See Calendar

Meetings are typically held at:
Century City Food Court
10250 Santa Monica Blvd,
Los Angeles CA 90067
Free Parking underground with validation

Critique Group Leader: Judy Reinsma Email | Phone: (661) 296-6869

Non-Fiction - Narrative Group

Memoir
Biography
History

Next Meeting Date & Location: See Calendar

Meetings are typically held at Joyce's home:
949 North Larrabee St. Apt 208
West Hollywood, CA 90069
(between Sunset and Santa Monica Blvd, 1 block east of San Vincente)
Contact Joyce to arrange for parking.
Chocolate chip cookies often provided.