Online conference

Online Critique Group

If you have a manuscript that needs a reader, this group will provide not only one, but six readers. We'll share our works in an online environment that is nurturing, insightful, and analytical.

The small size of the group - limited to six participants - will allow us to go in depth on each manuscript. Furthermore, we'll share manuscripts by e-mail before the session so that everyone will have a chance to read, consider, and prepare comments on each manuscript.

At each meeting, two manuscripts will be critiqued. We will critique the first manuscript for 45 minutes, with each participant speaking for about 5 minutes. The facilitator goes last. During the critiquing, the author listens to the critiques and takes notes. The author has a chance to respond to the critiques and get the last word after the facilitator gives her critique.

We'll then take time for a discussion or for a few words from the facilitator. The process starts again on the second manuscript. At subsequent meetings of the group, we'll work on the next two manuscripts, then the final two. You'll read a total of five manuscripts (plus your own, if you want to re-read it) during the group.

Submission and critique guidelines

Each participant will submit one manuscript, up to ten pages in length, formatted in 12 point type, double spaced, with one-inch margins. Submissions must be sent in by July 24 by email to Margaret Speaker Yuan at books4women (AT)yahoo.com [replace (AT) with the @ symbol.] Margaret will route the submissions to everyone in the group.

Questions? Please contact Margaret at books4women(AT)yahoo.com [replace (AT) with the @ symbol.]

Participants will receive critiquing guidelines upon submission of the manuscript.

You will need a computer and a telephone line as we'll be using both the online classroom and a toll-free conference call for the group. Access instructions will be e-mailed before the first meeting.

Dates July 28, August 4, and August 11 7 to 9 PM

Online Critique Group / $75

SCBWI SF North and East Bay presents On-Line Critique Group
Online Critique Group Facilitated By Margaret Speaker Yuan July 28, August 4 & August 11
Online Critique Group If you have a manuscript that needs a reader, this group will provide not only one, but six readers. We'll share our works in an online environment that is nurturing, insightful, and analytical. The small size of the group - limited to six participants - will allow us to go in depth on each manuscript. Furthermore, we'll share manuscripts by e-mail before the session so that everyone will have a chance to read, consider, and prepare comments on each manuscript. At each meeting, two manuscripts will be critiqued. We will critique the first manuscript for 45 minutes, with each participant speaking for about 5 minutes. The facilitator goes last. During the critiquing, the author listens to the critiques and takes notes. The author has a chance to respond to the critiques and get the last word after the facilitator gives her critique. We'll then take time for a discussion or for a few words from the facilitator. The process starts again on the second manuscript. At subsequent meetings of the group, we'll work on the next two manuscripts, then the final two. You'll read a total of five manuscripts (plus your own, if you want to re-read it) during the group. Submission and critique guidelines Each participant will submit one manuscript, up to ten pages in length, formatted in 12 point type, double spaced, with one-inch margins. Submissions must be sent in by July 24 by email to Margaret Speaker Yuan at books4women (AT)yahoo.com [replace (AT) with the @ symbol.] Margaret will route the submissions to everyone in the group. Questions? Please contact Margaret at books4women(AT)yahoo.com [replace (AT) with the @ symbol.] Participants will receive critiquing guidelines upon submission of the manuscript. You will need a computer and a telephone line as we'll be using both the online classroom and a toll-free conference call for the group. Access instructions will be e-mailed before the first meeting. Dates July 28, August 4, and August 11 7 to 9 PM Online Critique Group / $75
The number one question that I receive as Regional Adviser is "How do I find a writing group?" This online group is intended to connect writers virtually. It's our hope that it will first of all fill a need that we've identified for our region, and second, that some of the writers will continue the group in future sessions. Questions? Please contact me at books4women(AT)yahoo.com [replace (AT) with the @ symbol. Margaret Speaker Yuan Regional Adviser Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators