Work can get us all down at times, draining our energy and provoking us to the couch upon arriving home. This has been me for the last three weeks. My writing has been down (reading up however). My creative muse has disappeared. My conscience screams “help, this can’t happen.” Then comes Thursday night.

My writing critique group has pushed me to write and edit even when the rest of my being is trying to sloth on the big comfy couch. Critique groups are invaluable. Every group has an Irene (crazy/fun lady) that makes even a slow meeting peppy like popping corn.  If you are a writer without a critique group, you need to get one and fast.

It will improve your writing!