Program Overview
A 9-week live, small-group Zoom program focused on developing the most essential skill a writer can master: the art of critique.

You will learn to identify intention, evaluate clarity, and discuss what strengthens or weakens a piece of writing, all within a supportive, guided environment.
 
Each participant reads twice during the program, but engages in 14 critique opportunities, which is where the true growth happens. Critiquing the work of others sharpens your editorial instincts and improves your own writing more effectively—and more quickly—than reading alone.
 
This program is about craft, clarity, intention, and revision. It is not about judging subject matter or content. The focus is always on what the writer intended and how effectively that intention was delivered.
 
You’ll hear a range of opinions from real readers in real time—an invaluable experience that no asynchronous forum or comment thread can match.
 
What You’ll Experience
Two live reading opportunities
Fourteen+ guided critique discussions
Diverse perspectives from multiple readers
A supportive, respectful critique environment
Real-time feedback (no message boards or delays)
Weekly editorial practice that strengthens your writing
Insight into how different readers interpret your work
Guidance on improving clarity, voice, tone, and narrative flow
 
Program Logistics
Live on Zoom — Wednesday evenings, 7–9 PM ET
Week 1: Orientation, critique fundamentals, and reading schedule
Weeks 2–9: Guided critique sessions
Start date announced when the cohort reaches 6 participants
Limited to 8 writers to maintain quality and attention
Zoom link and reading rotation provided after enrollment
 
Important Notes
Full payment reserves your seat
Refunds available up to 7 days before the announced start date
No refunds after the program begins
Missed sessions are not refundable
This is a critique-focused program, not a manuscript editing service
 
Who This Program Is For
Writers seeking to strengthen their craft through:
Thoughtful critique
Editorial development
Real-time engagement
Diverse reader perspectives
A consistent, small-group environment