Category: Critique Circles

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May 1, 2025

What to Do with Critique from a Critique Circle?

By barb janes Against the stereotype of the lonely writer pecking away at a keyboard in some dreary attic, the Manitoba Writers’ Guild Critique Circles offer great community with fellow wordsmiths, and opportunity to share work. More, the Circles also expect participants to read the submissions of other writers and offer feedback. As a participant, I take notes of feedback offered…but, as I’m churning out the first draft of a novel (vomit edition!), I’m squirrelling …

BIPOC meeting

February 3, 2025

BIPOC Critique Circle Meets

The BIPOC Critique Circle met in person on Jan. 23, 2025. People arrived between after 6 p.m., and the group relaxed and took the time to get to know each other. A potluck dinner commenced around 7 p.m., followed by the meeting starting at 8 p.m. The group listened and provided feedback to readings by Tula, Jenn, Mubo, Ralph, and Zilla. Tolu shared her poem, “Ascension for Desire,” with attendees finding it relatable and enjoying …

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July 3, 2024

My Last Evening as a Critique Circle Moderator

By Sharon Hamilton One of the many privileges I have enjoyed in the Manitoba Writers’ Guild has been to co-moderate our “Final-Wednesday-in-the-Month Critique Circle.” Time, however, is the new gold, and my resources of time do not allow for the kind of preparation our critique circle participants warrant, such as carefully reading the pre-submitted manuscripts and planning a supportive, constructive critique of each one. Fortunately, the Guild is blessed with many leaders and volunteers, and …

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June 28, 2024

April Poetry Critique Circle

By Stacey Lupky What struck me the most from this Poetry Critique Circle was the strong sense of support and community the group naturally shared with each other. Each of the participants sharing their poetry held space for each other to be vulnerable in their readings and concise in their feedback. Our host for the April 24 event was Jake Reichart, who facilitated the two-hour Zoom meeting with thoughtfulness and helpful advice. Poem themes ranged …

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March 1, 2024

Robust Discussions at February Critique Circle

By Steve Oetting Each Critique Circle is a unique opportunity to experience other members’ writing and respond to questions they have about their work. This Critique Circle session was no different. It provided a varied collection of material and a robust discussion of each piece that was presented.

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January 24, 2024

Critique Circle Continues to Grow!

By Andrew Dutfield Our Critique Circle community continues to grow. A couple of years ago we went from one to two sessions a month and next year we are planning to have an additional session, a Critique Circle just for poets.

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December 29, 2023

Where We Grow

MWG Critique Circle, December 12th, 2023 | By Luke Dondo The MWG Critique Circle presents its members the invaluable opportunity to socialize and workshop with writers in a secure and inclusive forum. The discussion of our craft and the improvement of our work, among meeting friends, among (possibly) getting a bit uncomfortable, is the goal, and probably you’ll even have fun. 

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