Critters^TM Workshop

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What is the Critters Workshop?

Critters is an on-line workshop/critique group for serious writers of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror. You get your work critiqued in exchange for critiquing the work of others, both of which are invaluable ways to improve your writing. It's run by Dr. Andrew Burt, vice-president of SFWA and his army of software minions. Critters is free (except for the work of doing critiques!); if you find Critters useful, you may make a donation (appreciated but in no way required).

What Next?

• Want to know more?
• Want to join?
• Need resources on critiquing, writing or SF?
• Who are we?
• What's in the Queue?
• Where's the good stuff? (Manuscripts & Critiques)
• Want to jump to the head of the queue?
• Want to write a story?
• What's in it for pros?

What Others Say

If I were shopping for a workshop, I'd give Critters a close look.

Well run and quite stable

Critters has been profiled in Salon Magazine.

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More Info

Check out a more detailed description of Critters and what it's like to send a manuscript through the workshop.

Our mission is to achieve a high level of participation in giving critiques on short stories, novel chapters, and entire novels in the genres of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror. The focus is on providing timely, helpful critiques. Our Rules are what make this work.

(And a steady hand on the tiller from the Critter Captain.)

Note To Pro Writers

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