What are the characteristics of writing groups that thrive?

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I’ve been in more than my fair share of writing groups. I find them to be interesting spaces where magic can happen and sparks can fly – good ones and bad; Sometimes one writer inspires another. Sometimes one writer annoys another. The question is; how do you keep a writingMore

A well run writing group will challenge and inspire you to be a better writer

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In November 2019, an old friend reached out to me. I was pleasantly surprised that she had contacted me, but it quickly became apparent that she was not just trying to make nice. She wanted some help. Her book had just been published and she was calling up a bunchMore