This bi-monthly, free-for-members program allows participants to share a piece of writing to be critiqued by the facilitator(s), as well as the other participants.
This is a great group to check out if you’re considering joining the Guild! Sign up and come listen to fellow writers share their work and hear the encouragement offered to see if this might be right for you.
If you would like to take part, please email with subject “Critique Session” for information and instructions about how to join this virtual session.
Guidelines
Participants share and improve their work, while growing as both writers and individuals. The Critique Circle supports participants to do so by walking alongside each other, and offering feedback that both encourages and challenges, with a focus on compassion and kindness. Please review these two links to ensure the best experience.
Program News
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 …
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 …
March 1, 2024
Robust Discussions at February Critique Circle
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.