I had three traditionally-published novels released before I ever attended a writer’s critique group. It’s not easy to find a critique group that knows what it’s talking about and fits your personality. Fortunately, Austin is a writer’s town, so it’s a little easier to find a decent group than in other towns where I’ve lived.

If you’re in the Austin area and looking for a critique group, you should check these out.

If you’re looking for a good screenwriting group, Austin Writer’s Workshop is one of the best. Currently meeting Monday nights at Opal Devine’s at Penn Field. I attended this group for four years before I abandoned screenplays to return to novels.

I can’t imagine a better novel critique group than Novel in Progress, which meets the 2nd and 4th Sunday from 1:30-3:30 at the Austin Recreation Center near 15th and Lamar. Facebook. Website.

I’ll be submitting my current work in progress, a return to the Fred stories, in the coming weeks.