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Expanding Critters - Feedback Wanted

I've long planned to offer workshopping in more genres, both writing and in other creative areas. But there are lots of options how to do that... Please share your thoughts here, so I can keep them in one place. Thanks!

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So, lookie, I've moved the notices over here because of popular demand. Hope you like. Don't forget to look at them though!

The State of The Future?

What are your thoughts about the future (as in, "The Future")? Is the future healthy or are people burned out on it? Share your thoughts...

Ebook Pricing

The e-book pricing survey results are in! Read more...

Vote for Your Favorites!

I've launched a poll / reading list for your all-time favorites. Please vote and share the link. Vote here...

Wishes for the Future

What do you want the future to hold? World peace? Self-driving cars? Share your dreams of the future, big or small, on the Wishes for the Future forum.

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Expanding Critters - Feedback Wanted

I've long planned to offer workshopping in more genres, both writing and in other creative areas. But there are lots of options how to do that... Please share your thoughts here, so I can keep them in one place. Thanks!

News

Expanding Critters - Feedback Wanted

I've long planned to offer workshopping in more genres, both writing and in other creative areas. But there are lots of options how to do that... Please share your thoughts here, so I can keep them in one place. Thanks!

What is the Critters Workshop?

Critters is an on-line workshop/critique group for serious writers of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror. You get your work critiqued in exchange for critiquing the work of others, both of which are invaluable ways to improve your writing. It's run by Andrew Burt, former vice-president of SFWA and his army of software minions. Critters is free (except for the work of doing critiques!) and funded by donations; if you find Critters useful, donations are appreciated .

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What Others Say

If I were shopping for a workshop, I'd give Critters a close look.
-- James Patrick Kelly, Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine

Well run and quite stable

-- Writer's Digest Magazine

Critters has been profiled in Salon Magazine.

Read more testimonials...

More Info

Check out a more detailed description of Critters and what it's like to send a manuscript through the workshop.

Our mission is to achieve a high level of participation in giving critiques on short stories, novel chapters, and entire novels in the genres of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror. The focus is on providing timely, helpful critiques. Our Rules are what make this work.

(And a steady hand on the tiller from the Critter Captain.)

Note To Pro Writers

Professional SF/F/H authors are most welcome, and we have many in the group. For one critique a month, voting SFWA/HWA members get immediate reviews of their work. If you don't mind a little humorous coaxing, drop in here.

Ready to Join?

If you're ready to join, come on in.

DONATIONS

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Happy minion   Happy minion — last donation was today. Thanks to Victoria Suter and Daniel Latham for their contributions!

Critters is entirely funded by donations from Critterfolk like you, so yours is most appreciated. Click here to make the Critters minions happy. Thanks for your support!

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LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO READ?

(Or want to collect money for other people reading your stories?) Check out Aburt's iFiction site.

CRITTERS DIPLOMACY

Fundamental to Critters' success is how people deliver criticisms. Start by reading Critiquing the Wild Writer: It's Not What You Say, But How You Say It. and The Diplomatic Critiquer.

NOVELS

Critters has a special program to get whole novels critiqued. Read about it here.

HOW TO SUBMIT

Please follow these guidelines for formatting and submitting manuscripts to Critters.

WHAT'S IN THE QUEUE

Critters keeps a queue of manuscripts out or to be sent. See the Queue.

WEEKLY MPC AWARD

Want to jump to the head of the Critters queue? The Most Productive Critter or MPC is Awarded weekly to encourage mo' better critting. How to win...

FAQ

Critters has an extensive FAQ to answer your every question.

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