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The Orange County Writers Critique Group

We want to support Orange County writers, as they pursue dreams or occupations, writing fiction and/or nonfiction, through constructive critique in convenient locations throughout Orange County, California.

Location: Irvine, CA 92620 33.7-117.76 92620US
Founded: Sep 4, 2003
Member Fee: none
Rating: 5.0
Members: 272
Meetings: 163 so far
  • "Thank you, again, Russel and Kate. Best to Kirby, Max and other St. Charles puppy!"Consuelo Marshall
  • "It's great to meet fellow writers and share our little worlds, fictional or otherwise."Gary

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Wed May 14, 7:00 PM
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Mon May 19, 7:00 PM
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Tue May 20, 7:00 PM
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Tue May 27, 7:00 PM
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Wed May 28, 7:00 PM
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Recent Meetings

Wed May 7, 7:00 PM
Tue May 6, 7:00 PM
9 attended (est.) – 4.75
Mon May 5, 7:00 PM
5 attended (est.) – 5.0

What's New?

  • Joined May 7, 2008

    "Hola! I've just recently gotten back into creative writing. I worked as a newspaper reporter eons ago. When I quit, I pretty much stopped creative writing altogether. I just figured out that it's what's missing. "

  • Joined May 6, 2008

    "I am working on my first romance novel, entitled Riding for Lucifer. I have finished 2 chapters and would love to hear advice from readers and writers"

  • Joined May 5, 2008

    "Hello My name is Maritza I work in Irvine and live in Los Angeles, I'm sure like many in your group, I am in the hopes of one day becoming a published author. I am hoping I am able to join your club, for insight, knowledge, experience and new friend"

  • "Welcome Steve, Please bring 4 extra copies of what you would like to workshop. We look forward to meeting you."

  • Joined May 4, 2008

    "I am a professional writer and editor, retired now at age 76, but I am still involved in both disciplines. I spent 50 years at the Los Angeles Times, the Louisville Courier-Journal and the Asahi Shimbun in Tokyo. One book, two others in progress. "

  • Joined May 4, 2008

    "Hi. I've been writing poetry since high school and am in the process of writing 2 books. I enjoy creative writing classes and would like to join a writer's group to share my work, as well as enjoy others' work. I'm passionate about my writing! "

  • "Announcing a new meeting for The Orange County Writers Critique Group! What: Kate Buckley's Poetry Meetup, Laguna Beach When: Wednesday, May 28, 7:00 PM Where: Click the link below to find out! Who..."

  • Joined May 2, 2008

    "I like the concept of a group of people giving direct feedback, to see how they percieve your writing. When we write we are so consumed & to an extent attached, we might miss to see the obvious in the plot"

  • Joined May 1, 2008

    "im andrew, my teachers are making me do this because they dont want me to stop writing when i go to community college "

  • Joined April 30, 2008

    "I'm an artist and poet. Published in quite a few places. New to Orange Co. Looking for a poetry group to call home."

  • Joined April 29, 2008

    "I drive to L.A. to meet with poets and critique. I'd love to find a group in O.C."

  • Joined April 29, 2008

    "I designed a 200 hour Yoga Teachers manual with 42 pages and would love to launch!"

  • Joined April 25, 2008

    "Hi, I'm a writer living in OC. I've written a few short stories and won the runner up prize for my community college writing contest. I'm looking to talk to other writers and compare notes."

  • Joined April 24, 2008

    "Hi, I'm new to OC and would like to join a critique group to improve my writing. I've had some nonfiction books and articles published, some screenplays produced/optioned. I need help with my fiction."

  • Joined April 22, 2008

    "Gotta bust some rhymes."

  • "Announcing a new meeting for The Orange County Writers Critique Group! What: OC Children's & YA Writers When: Wednesday, May 7, 7:00 PM Where: Click the link below to find out! Who should come:..."

  • Joined April 20, 2008

    "Hello. I live in an 1892 historic home in Olde Anaheim. A father for 26 years, an entrepreneur for 30, student of the Bible for 40, and a POET for ever! Never enough time or space to write or say what must be said or written. More Paper, please!"

  • Joined April 19, 2008

    " This seems like a creative pursuit?I?ve been writing for decades, had some resonable success with publishing, and have taught creative writing. I?m looking to network with fellow scribblers in OC (a favorite place on the globe for my family for clo"

  • Joined April 14, 2008

    "I would love to be part of this group. I am a freelance writer and currently creating a guidebook, the working title is: THANKS FOR DYING: How to Turn the ?Worst? Experience into the BEST Thing that Ever Happened to You. Feel free to contact me. "

  • Joined April 10, 2008

    "Hi!"

  • Joined April 8, 2008

    "I've been writing for myself for many years and would now like to write for others. I am hoping to meet others who have a passion for writing and sharing their voices."

  • Joined April 7, 2008
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  • Joined April 6, 2008

    "I have just finished one book and I am working on two more. Like one isn't enough."

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