Welcome to the Austin SCBWI Critique Circle of Friends. In order to provide resources to our members, open critique groups in this area are listed. In addition, the chapter Critique Coordinator maintains a list of writers and illustrators “Looking” for critique groups. For a copy of this list or to be placed on the list, contact the Critique Coordinator through our About Us page.

One of the best ways to meet people interested in a manuscript critique group is to join us for the Writers’ Group that meets prior to our Saturday Monthly Meetings (see below for details). Even if Saturday mornings aren’t your preferred time to do critiques, you’ll meet like-minded folks who are actively writing and seeking feedback on their work. You’ll get to know them in this casual format, see what they’re working on and how they approach critiques. You may meet someone from your part of town whose time needs mesh with yours. Many writing groups have spun off from our Saturday morning Writers’ Group.

Remember, it only takes two to start a critique group. Three to five members is a good start. Set a definite time and place to meet. Make multiple copies of your work. It is also recommended that you do not read your own work at critique meetings. Hear it from a different perspective. Most important is the rapport and chemistry between members. Get to know each other by respecting each point of view; then decide if the partnership is working.

The Austin SCBWI Critique Coordinator

YOU MUST BE AN SCBWI MEMBER IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN AN SCBWI CRITIQUE GROUP.

Active Critique Groups:

Writer’s Group

Meetings on the mornings of SCBWI general meetings at BookPeople, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Bring ten copies of up to five double-spaced pages to share.

Illustrator’s Group

Meetings on the mornings of SCBWI general meetings at BookPeople, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Bring samples of your work to show.