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RMFW offers regular, general critique groups as well as genre-specific critique groups for members interested in feedback on works in progress, cover letters or synopses. Review of submissions includes technical advice and other writers' opinions regarding characters, plot, dialogue, and suitability for the marketplace.
Members are encouraged to attend critiques. Whether your interest is mystery, romance, historical, mainstream, or speculative fiction, there will be a critique group to fit your needs.
You must be a member of RMFW to join an RMFW critique group. Non-members may attend three RMFW functions, including critique group meetings, with no obligation.
RMFW Critique Guidelines are summarized in this printable document: RMFW Critique Guidelines
LOCAL CRITIQUE GROUPS
Group: Aurora Critique
Meets: 2nd and 4th Thursday at 7 p.m.
Location: Aurora Public Library at Chambers and Alameda
Moderator: George Weathers
(303) 757-7043
Group: Boulder Area General Genre
Meets: Every Monday at 6:30 p.m.
Moderator: Karen A Lin
(303) 447-8939
karenalin@comcast.net
Screening: Requires an audition. For information, go to www.geocities.com/bocofw
Group: Boulder Area Speculative Fiction
Moderator: Betsy Dornbusch
Notes: Opens to new members periodically; currently closed
Group: Capitol Hill Critique
Meets: 1st and 3rd Thursdays of every month at 7:00 p.m.
Location: Tears McFarlane House
13th & Williams in Denver
Moderator: Alex Kalinchuk
(303) 832-2752
alexoutoftexas@yahoo.com
Notes: Open to all genres
Group: Cheeseman Park Critique
Meets: 2nd and 4th Thursdays of every month at 7:00 p.m.
Location: Tears McFarlane House
13th & Williams in Denver
Moderator: Alex Kalinchuk
(303) 832-2752
alexoutoftexas@yahoo.com
Notes: Open to all genres
Group: North Area General Genre
Meets: 2nd and 4th Monday at 7 p.m.
Location: Barnes & Noble on Sheridan Blvd north of 92nd Avenue
Moderator: Nancy R Williams
(303) 450-2951
gillael@aol.com
Notes: Group requires an audition; currently closed
Group: Southwest Critique Group
Meets: Every Thursday from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
Location: Borders in Southwest Plaza
Moderator: Mary Ann Kersten
(303) 972-3603
mker98@comcast.net
Criteria: General fiction
Notes: There are usually about twelve attendees that split into two groups
Group: Longmont Critique Group
Meets: Every Tuesday
Location: 2727 Nelson Rd #E107, Longmont
Moderator: Jean Marie Zambrano
(303) 678-1911
Loveland/Fort Collins, Colorado
Group: Grub Street Critique Group
Moderator: Ann Rowe
(303) 946-0169
aerowe@aol.com
Screening: Interview required for membership. Please request the contact form.
Notes: Yahoo Group: rmfw_grubstreet@yahoogroups.com
NW Denver/Lafayette/Boulder County, Colorado
Group: Writers on the Verge
Meets: Every other Sunday from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Contact the moderator for information
Moderator: Christian M. Lyons
(303) 482-5605
christian.marcus@gmail.com
Criteria: Literary & general fiction; mystery/thriller; suspense; horror; fantasy; short fiction
Screening: Telephone or email interview, writing sample/audition. All active writers encouraged to inquire, though space is limited.
Notes: RMFW critique guidelines apply. We take writing seriously.
As RMFW has grown regionally, groups in areas other than Denver have formed. Recently, we've been sponsoring an open internet critique group, designed for RMFW members who are remotely located or can't attend a convenient critique group.
For more information about online critique groups or to join one, contact our Online Critique chair at online_critique@rmfw.org.
