How to START a Writing Group

 

Shoutout to Thomas Umstaddt and Sharon Tedford who released a great interview on Dec 13, 2022. They talked about the importance of making connections with other writers, how to get a writing group started, and what to do during meetings to make sure you are offering encouragement and practical help.

Thomas explains, “I have been recommending critique groups for years. I hear the same excuses when I ask authors why they’re not in a critique group:

• There’s no critique group in my area.
• I live in the middle of nowhere.
• I live in the suburbs.
• I live in the city.
• All the critique groups are different.

The simple solution to all those problems is to start your own critique group.

He’s exactly right. This podcast offers a terrific introduction for those who have been wishing they had an “Inklings” of their own.

Listen HERE

Learn more about Lewis, Tolkien, and the Inklings HERE