curiousWhat do you look for in a writing group?
If you've some experience of writing groups, good or bad, I'd appreciate your input.
Are you now, or have you ever been, a member of a writing group
Yes
36(94.7%)
No
2(5.3%)
If 'Yes', why did you hope to gain from joining?
I wanted to get critique/feedback on my own writing
30(33.7%)
workshops/presentations on writing-related subjects
10(11.2%)
Critique groups with other writers in my genre
22(24.7%)
Networking
23(25.8%)
Something else, which I'll explain in the comments
4(4.5%)
If 'No', is there a particular reason why not?
Yes
1(25.0%)
No
2(50.0%)
Something else, which I'll explain in the comments
1(25.0%)
When you attended your first few meetings with the group, was there something which made a big impression (good or bad)?
Yes
16(47.1%)
No
14(41.2%)
If 'Yes' please explain in a comment
4(11.8%)
What would make you leave a writing group?
Not a good fit for me/my writing
29(19.0%)
Membership fees too expensive
18(11.8%)
Too far away
18(11.8%)
Uncomfortable atmosphere
29(19.0%)
Unfriendly atmosphere
29(19.0%)
Too few members
9(5.9%)
Too many members
12(7.8%)
Something else, which I'll explain in the comments
9(5.9%)
If there's something not covered in the poll, please feel free to leave a comment anyway. I'm particularly interested in things which made a big impression on you, either in a good or bad way.
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