Why Every Author Needs a Writing Group

Working Writers is a podcast about the craft, tools, publishing, and business of writing, hosted by Pete Aldin and Bryan Chaffin. Pete Aldin and Bryan Chaffin dig into writing and critique groups: why they matter, what writers can learn from critiquing other people’s work, and how the right group can make you a better writer. They also talk about online versus in-person groups, finding writers who share your level of commitment, recognizing when a group isn’t right for you, and more. Chapters: 00:00 Introductions00:56 Why Writers Need Writing Groups06:28 Learning by Critiquing Other Writers11:58 What Different Writers Bring to a Group15:32 The Online Writing Workshop17:50 Online vs. In-Person Writing Groups23:06 Writing Groups Might Come with Networking Opportunities36:30 Writing Group Etiquette and Group Dynamics44:53 How to Find Your Writing People47:48 Outro Links from This Episode: Critique.org Online Writing Workshop Follow Working Writers Working Margins Newsletter Threads Bluesky Instagram YouTube Pete’s Socials PeteAldin.com Threads Bluesky Instagram Facebook Author’s Page Bryan’s Socials GeekTells.com Threads Bluesky Instagram Facebook Author’s Page