Online Writing Groups

4 thoughts on “Online Writing Groups”

1. I can see the possibilities of this but at the same time, just like with a face-to-face group, you have to watch out with the “group from hell.” Most I’ve casually checked post guidelines up front with seem to filter out (or try to) the bad apples, but it may take some try before you buy before you stick with a particular group. Trolls abound in these times, especially when they don’t have to see you in the flesh. It’s bad enough, even when they do, and I can surely testify to that! If you can find a great group, there’s nothing better. On the other hand, if you get into a bad one, you’ll know pretty quick when the feedback is destructive instead of constructive, and the moderators don’t keep a handle on that crap. Time to pack up and head for the next group!

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   1. Correct! I’ve found a group after much searching. In the end, it was a recommendation. I can quickly spot the bad ones: masses of members, spamming of self-promotion. A good group requires firm moderation.

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2. I haven’t had good experiences with Facebook writing groups. Unfortunately, there are too many super amateurs that go on those groups either asking straight out for story ideas or to have writing given to them, or for simple questions that a google search can answer. People need to take charge of their own hobby/business, put in the work, have the initiative. If I were to make a group, I’d have stricter criteria on who can join. But then again, I am lucky that I have a decent personal network I can rely on.

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   1. Whilst I am keen to help beginner writers, what you mention about groups full of people who decided to write that very same day is my second group put off, right after self-promotion spamming.

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