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Friday, February 20, 2026

Why Every Writer Needs a Critique Group (and the Six Relationships That Shape Your Career)

From Edie: Discover why critique groups matter and explore the six essential relationships that help writers grow, stay encouraged, and build a successful writing career.


Why Every Writer Needs a Critique Group (and the Six Relationships That Shape Your Career)
by Edie Melson @EdieMelson

I field a lot of questions about the value of having a critique group or critique partner. And the honest answer is this: there are as many opinions as there are writers. But there’s one truth that shows up again and again.

Very few writers are able to produce publishable work in a vacuum.

Personally, I wouldn’t be where I am today if it weren’t for the critique groups and writing partners who nurtured me along the way.