New England SCBWI Critique Groups

NESCBWI Critique Groups are held, usually on a monthly basis, in communities throughout all the New England states. Each group is unique, shaped by the talents of the Critique Group Leader and the participants.


On this site you will see a list of the currently open critique groups in each state. If you do not see a group open in your area, contact Stacy Mozer at necritiquegroups@gmail.com. Please include your name, city, state, and what you write (PB, MG, YA) or if you illustrate. You can also see a q&a with Stacy Mozer about critique groups on Anna Boll's Blog.



Connecticut

CT - Cheshire
Contact Ron Gagliardi elgaggo@aol.com


CT - East Haddam

NESCBWI is looking to start a new group in East Haddam. Email Stacy Mozer at necritiquegroups@gmail.com if interested. Please put East Haddam Group in the subject and let her know if you are willing to be the critique group leader.



CT - Guilford/Shoreline Area
Once Upon a Shoreline Writer’s Group welcomes all and orally critiques any material (manuscript or portfolio) aimed at the children’s market. We draw from an area stretching from New Haven, CT east through Lyme and inland to Middletown and, in twenty-five years, our members have popped champagne corks 157 times for new contracts signed. The group currently meets at Guilford Community Center on the first Wednesday of every month from 7:00-10:00pm. 
Contact KathKud@aol.com

CT - Manchester
The Manchester Children’s Writers Critique Group welcomes authors writing for children in any type of genre with the goal of publication. We meet on the second Wednesday of the month from 6:30-9:00pm. Please contact D. Scott Stewart at the email address above with inquiries, including potential openings in the group and updates in meeting locations and times.
Contact dsstewart@cox.net

CT - Northeastern CT
Critique group meeting once a month on Saturdays, in Putnam, at Victoria Station. Writers for the very young through YA welcome. Please include the following information: How long you have been writing, what age group you write for, any critique experience you have, and if you have ever submitted a completed ms. to Linda at llmelino@gmail.com 

CT - Shelton
A new Picture Book group for serious writers is forming! We will meet once a month at The Valley Arts Center in Derby. Contact Amanda for more information.
Contact Amanda Marrone at jamm@snet.net

CT - Simsbury
Open to YA, MG, and PB. Meets monthly. 
Contact Karin LeFranc 


CT - Weston
The Weston Group is for MG/YA authors. We meet once a month on a Wednesday night. For more information visit the SCBWI of Lower Fairfield blog at http://lowerfairfieldwriters.blogspot.com.
Contact Chris Friden at chris@rubbinghands.com

CT - West Hartford
Open to YA, Middle Grade, and picture books. We meet once a month at Panera Bread in West Hartford.
Contact Cloris Stock 


CT - Westport
The Picture Book Writers of Lower Fairfield meet monthly in Westport, CT. The group is currently open. If you are interested in joining, email Karen Jordan at jorkar@aol.com or check out the Writers of Lower Fairfield Blog at http://lowerfairfieldwriters.blogspot.com
Contact Karen Jordan at jorkar@aol.com
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