Critique Groups
Small groups.
Serious critiques.
Join a fixed 4-, 8-, or 12-week critique group with a handful of other writers in your genre. Submit pages, exchange critiques, and get consistent, diverse feedback.
How it works
Three simple steps from joining a group to finishing a sharper draft.
- 01
Join a group
Pick an open critique group by genre, length (4, 8, or 12 weeks), and experience level. Reserve your seat — we only charge once the group fills.
- 02
Submit & critique on cadence
Each round, one or two writers submit pages; the rest deliver thoughtful critiques by the deadline. Rotation is automatic.
- 03
Finish with a polished draft
End the cycle with multiple rounds of feedback on your manuscript and the names of readers you'll want to write with again.
Why Critique Groups
Built for writers who want diverse feedback on a real deadline.
Diverse feedback.
Every chapter is read by 3–5 writers in your genre, so you see patterns instead of one reader's preferences.
Built-in accountability.
Set dates and fixed submission and critique deadlines. No more ghosting.
Curated matching.
Groups are formed by genre, experience level, and project stage — not by whoever signed up that day.
Zero-platform friction.
Submit pages and leave critiques in the built-in editor. No new logins, no chasing files across apps.
$49 per cycle.
One flat fee per critique group, refundable up to 14 days before the start date.
Critique Groups vs Critique Partners
Both models work — but they're built for different goals. Use this table to see what fits your needs.
| Critique Groups | Critique Partners (1:1) | |
|---|---|---|
| Format | 3–5 writers per cycle | 1:1 writer relationships |
| Critique Frequency | Fixed for everyone in group (E.g., weekly) | Flexible |
| Feedback diversity | Multiple perspectives per chapter | One trusted voice |
| Commitment | 4-, 8-, or 12- weeks | Open-ended, flexible |
| Pricing | $49 one-time per cycle | Monthly subscription |
| Best for | Pushing a draft forward on a deadline | Long-term writing partner |
Key features
- Genre + experience matching
No "literary fiction" writer stuck in a YA fantasy group.
- Auto deadlines & rotation
The app tracks who owes what, when. You just write.
- Word-limit guardrails
Each cycle defines a per-submission cap to keep every writer's effort fair.
- Built-in critique editor
Leave in-line comments, learn from your peers' critiques, discuss feedback as a group.
- Star ratings on every critique
Surface the readers whose notes actually move your work.