Question. And nervous.

Lee, I was wondering the same thing. I tried to find the email from Joe about it. I think we can just email him, though I believe he had a deadline and I couldn’t remember what it was.

I just sent Joe and email and said you and I are both interested in a critique group. Hope that’s okay with you, Lee.

Lee, I think you’re brave and lovely. If there is something inside of you that wants to come out then, as Joe says, “you’re entitled to share your story”. I might know what you’re referring to and it is important to feel secure. That said, at first, you’re probably not going to feel 100% comfortable sharing because you’re taking risks, putting yourself out there, opening up to people you don’t really know that well. But, in taking a chance you’re also opening yourself up to creating something important and making new friendships. I’ve heard it said if you’re uncomfortable you’re doing something right. If you’re ready I’ll definitely support you, if you’re not I’ll still support you. I’m sure most everyone here feels the same.

I would also love to be a part of a critique group if possible!

I’d like to be part of a critique group, too. Is there a critique group that exists apart from the critiquing we are all doing for each other during the lessons?

I heard back from Joe and we’re not doing critique groups this time around.

Good question about the critique groups, Lee. We’ve tried two major experiments with critique groups in past courses, and have found that they’re good in theory, but difficult to pull off in practice. Instead, Ann and I have another idea brewing that I’ll tell everyone about soon. In the meantime, I recommend critiquing as much as you’re able to in the forums and try to get to know everyone you can there. Then, when the class is over, connect with a few people in the alumni facebook group about creating a group. All that said, if anyone wants to join one during the course, I’d be happy to help you and other interested members create one as things move forward with the class.