Writing Groups

From what I know, a writing-group should consist of a group individuals that have a firm grasp of the aspects of the novel, and a reasonable grasp of the art and craft of novel writing, which might seem obvious. Writing-groups are not usually restricted to a particular genre, or age limit, although, they can be.

Members take it in turn to read out their latest work to the rest of the 'Group', who will critique, do a detailed analysis, and assess what has been read to them.

Members of the writing-group may hold their meetings at a specific venue, or alternate between each others homes. However, this can cause problems if the refreshments and food at one home exceeds that at another. For example, from cream cakes to no cakes.

I'll finish with an amusing story about a writing-group.

C S Lewis and J R R Tolkien were in the same literary group at Oxford, called The inklings. Members were ask to be original in their writing.

On one occasion Tolkien stood and read his latest piece.

C S Lewis remarked. 'No, no, my dear Tolkien, not another effing dwarf.'

I've never attended one, but my answer would be that a good writing group should take the form of a circle.

This might appear to be a facetious answer, but it isn't. It works most seriously on several levels.