Writing groups, if with the right mix of people, working in a positive manner, can be a meaningful tool to getting work ready for public consumption.  Writers' groups can also be extremely negative in spirit, with poor results for their members.  There really can be a fine line between what makes a worthwhile writing group and one that doesn't accomplish much at all.  We've had a lot of experience over the years with belonging to writing groups, whether they were workshops in progress, … [Read more...]