Oxford Writers Retreat (Advance)
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KWA
Critique Groups
At KWA, we encourage those who are actively writing to be part of a critique group. These groups help writers strengthen their skills through supportive, thoughtful, and useful critique.
Typically, critique groups meet weekly and look something like this:
- Group consists of 3-8 people and has a Facilitator who directs the group.
- Group member provides up to 5 pages of their work to each of the other members.
(Times New Roman, 12pt, double-spaced, normal margins).
- Individuals read their 5 pages out loud while the other members follow along and make
notes on their copies.
- The group follows with critique which includes both positive feedback and suggestions
for changes.
- Individuals take turns reading until everyone in the group has had a chance to read and
receive feedback.
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Facilitators for KWA Critique Groups...
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Must be KWA members (attendees of the group are not required to be members).
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Can choose to have their groups follow the outline referenced above or customize it. The ultimate goal is to gather, read each others’ work, and give constructive feedback.
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Can choose to meet face-to-face or online.
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Can determine the day, time, location, and duration of the meeting.
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Can choose a co-facilitator to assist.
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If you would like to facilitate a KWA critique group, please click the arrow and submit your request along with the location, days/times of your group.
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KWA Critique Group Attendees...
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Must be actively writing and prepared to share their work according to the facilitator’s requirements for that group.
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Should plan to attend regularly.
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Should give honest and helpful feedback to fellow attendees and refrain from being overly flattering or overly critical, neither of which is beneficial to the writer.
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Have the authority to apply suggested feedback to their work or reject it.
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Should not present the same work more than once.
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If you would like to join a KWA critique group, please post a request on our KWA Facebook page.