Available in print and electronic editions. Allen has sold more than 250 articles and columns to print and online publications. By its very nature, the Internet attracts writers-both good and bad. The result is a thriving on-line community dedicated to the art and craft of writing. One way to participate in this community is to become involved in a critique group.
Critique groups work through e-mail.
Like traditional writer's groups, not all on-line critique groups are created equal. Some are considered highly effective, others less so. Some groups permit submissions as often as once a week. You don't have to sit in front of the entire group, redfaced and squirming, while someone cuts your submission to shreds. Anonymity also helps if you're shy about commenting on another person's material.