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Online writing groups offer valuable feedback for novelists, and give writers the opportunity to learn by critiquing the work of others.

Many writers find kindred spirits through these groups that can help them reach their writing goals.

Feedback can be a useful feature of writing workshops, whether peer or tutor-led.

A writers group can focus on critiques, marketing and networking, or simply be a social support group. What kind of a group are you looking for, and how do you find one?

Despite your mom's praise, your writing submissions keep coming back with rejection letters. If you're ready for an unbiased literary opinion it's time to look further.

To write a book and then sell it, writers need to develop high-quality writing skills. A good critique group can speed authors on the way to publication.

The life of a writer can be a lonely one, but with the increasing development of technology, getting together with other writers has never been easier.

Writing groups are a great way to introduce your work and to get feedback on your writing, but they could be holding you back as a writer too.

Want feedback on your writing? One of the best ways to get it is to show it to fellow writers in a writing group. Here's some pointers on creating your own.

How to decide if joining a writer's group is the right move for fabulous fiction.

Once the words are done, the story is just beginning for most authors. The journey from creation to publication can be short and quick or long and tedious.

Sometimes it can be hard to find time to write. Try some of these tips to get you motivated.

Janet Woods, an Historical Romance Author talks about the benefits of joining writing groups, her favourite historical romance writers and which books she is reading now.

Asking for feedback on work-in-progress can help the author prepare the final draft.

Harsh criticism can come from the most unlikely places. Here are a few tips on how writers can get back in the game after some of these criticisms hit below the belt.

Using writing games can be an excellent way of generating material during writing workshops.

Forming a critique group is a great way to meet other writers, generate ideas and get feedback on your work.

Beginning writers can spend hundreds or even thousands of dollars on books, classes, software and seminars, but writing resources can be found for little or no money.

Luc Reid talks about the online writers' group Codex, his upcoming work, and radio commentary.

Choosing whether or not to join a critique group is a decision most writers face. Knowing the pros and cons of being a member of a writing group will help.

Two ideas for group workshop exercises using found materials, just to flex the writing muscles or as starting points for new work.

What writer doesn't dream of a quiet, comfortable retreat at the beach, a perfect place to hone that novel or compose poetry, stories, or a memoir?

A collection of writing exercises based around taking familiar ideas and coming at them from a new angle.

Writing a novel is no easy feat, and many writers have trouble getting started as well as sustaining interest in their projects. Nanowrimo can help!

Writer's block is a natural part of any scribbler's life - and can be one of the most discouraging aspects of being a writer!

Every piece of writing can be improved through sensitive and intelligent comments from gentle readers.

Writing tips help aspiring writers take their ideas from early stages of prewriting to a final draft worthy of sharing.

Freelance writers and fiction writers alike suffer from burn-out. This malady is easily remedied with a few easy steps.

The rewards of sitting in a writing classroom are endless, but where is the workshopping, networking and idea webbing done when class is over?

Meeting regularly with other writers who share the same specialty improves writing skills and keeps writers writing through rejection slips and creative dry spells.

Writer's Organizations provide the opportunity for writers to improve their careers as well as socialize with other writers.

Writing a dissertation is a daunting prospect that often leads to isolation and writer's block - problems that can be easily avoided if a student forms a social network.

If you're serious about writing and promoting articles for profit, writing an article a day is a consistent way to get and keep assignments.

A diamante's seven-line format can be used to follow the changes an animal such as an amphibian or insect undergoes as it transforms from its larval to adult state.

Authors, both new and seasoned, benefit from early critical assessments of their work. Members of an online writing group honestly evaluate each other's manuscripts.

Many freelance writers continue to work at a 9 - 5 job because of the security of having a health insurance plan. They fear that leaving a job will render them uninsured.

Publishers often have minimum book length expectations. How long should your book be? It depends a lot on the genre and audience.

Writers must be both artist and marketer, and there are specific organizational, creative, and business techniques to help them successfully walk the tightrope.

For the writer or aspiring writer who wishes to connect with others and study the craft of creative writing, there are a number of online programs to consider.

Celebrate January and motivate young writers with these writing lesson plan ideas related to winter, the presidential inauguration, winter sports, and Martin Luther King.

Here are tips for developing writing skills, improving craft, and taking advantage of resources inexpensively.

French Surrealists found inspiration in games and play, creating the unexpected and often wonderful. These writing exercises are drawn from their practices.

Anna Jacobs talks about how she became a published writer, the writers groups she belongs to, and her inspiration for her historical, contemporary and fantasy novels.

Writing contests are valuable tools, helping writers to hone their craft, but writers also should be aware that contests are not the only way to receive feedback.

With the hundreds of writings contests out there, how can you spot a contest scam? Asking these questions will help you spot the fake competitions.

Children's author Sharon Siamon answers the question "Is a literary agent necessary?" and shares what a new writer should do to choose the right book agent.

Debut novelist Allie Spencer talks about breaking into the rom/com market, writing for Little Black Dress and why it's never the wrong time to start writing.

When giving an opinion on someone else's work, 'Do as you would be done by' is a reliable approach.

A unique daytime drop-in center in Denver, Colorado helps women and their children in distress acquire the strength and confidence needed to succeed in the world.

Group lessons in piano can offer an enjoyable introduction to children who are not yet old enough to take private music lessons. Here's what makes group lessons work.