Inaugural Webpage Listing 9-18-06; updated biannually

Southern Breeze, SCBWI is happy to offer an outlet for members to list their local critique groups. Please note, however, that these groups are not SCBWI sponsored nor can SCBWI endorse, monitor or mediate any group. Critique groups should be checked-out by the interested individuals, and groups should interview anyone wishing to join. Critique groups can be incredibly helpful - look around to find a match that works for you/your group.

Existing critique groups, writers and illustrators seeking groups, and other critique services are listed in the menu to the left.

Southern Breeze Webpage
Critique Group Listing Guide
Children's literature genres include: articles, short stories, poetry, games, crafts, board books, pop-up books, picture books (PB), chapter books, middle grade novels (MG), graphic novels, young adult novels (YA), or plays. Many of these could be fiction or non-fiction, historical fiction, science fiction, fantasy, faith-based, or educational. "All Children's Genres" may also be listed.

How to list your existing critique group

Existing (Veteran or Newly Forming) Groups Please List:
1. City & State
2. When: Day & Time
3. Venue: e.g. Bentwood Library, or Private Home
4. Leader/Contact: Group leader's name & contact info (preferably email)
5. Status: If the group is "open" or "closed" to new members
6. Group Name/Inaugural Date: e.g. "Ink Blots" / 5-23-2000 (Date of first meeting)
7. Genres Critiqued: e.g. Articles, PB, MG, etc.; and/or illustrations
8. SCBWI Members: Please list names (alphabetically) of members who also belong to SCBWI. Indicate if member is a writer (W), illustrator (I), or both (W/I). If no indicators are listed it's understood they're a writer.

Writers or Illustrators Searching for Groups Please List:
1. Your City & State
2. Your Name & Specialty: (e.g. (W) - writer; (I) - illustrator; (W/I) - both) & contact information (preferably email)
3. Writers: List the genres you write
Illustrators: Perhaps list your favorite genres and art mediums
4. Willing to lead a group?
5. Group Preference: "Face-to-face" or "online"
6. Willing to host a group? (For face-to-face groups)

Send Information To:
Critique Group Coordinator Paula Puckett
Critique groups, and names of those searching, will be updated twice a year. Annual deadlines are Nov. 16th and March 24th. If you don't see a group in your area the Southern Breeze Listserv is also a great place to find other interested members.

Interested in Joining our Listserv?

Go to http://groups.yahoo.com/
In the "Find a Group" box, type in Southern Breeze.
Scroll down to our group. Follow the prompts.
Our Listserv Moderator is Claudia Pearson.