Is one of your dreams to get published?
Then, giving and receiving feedback on your work is crucial.
And a huge step, I know.
One of the best ways to give and receive feedback is from your peers, where you all care about creating the best stories you can for your readers, and you help each other with that with respect, compassion, and rigor.
Last spring, we ran a preliminary critique group called the Next Step Writing group.
The group was a resounding success, and we are happy to offer it again in this fall.
This is a hands-on, workshop-based, critique group where writers can get feedback on their writing, improve their craft, and develop their stories, all with the end goal of getting published.
This offer is exclusive to people subscribed to Creativity Sparks, because you're part of my writing community that I call Fellowship of the Pen.
Whether you've taken a workshop from me or purchased one of my books, I'm excited to bring this offer to you, guided by writer and Instructional Designer, Julia P. Rajagopalan.
Julia has been published in a variety of genre and literary magazines and is devoted to helping writers around her grow.
She loves assisting aspiring authors in exploring their stories and developing their unique voices.
Her goal is to create an inclusive environment where all people can share their creativity and improve their writing.
Interested?
This is a time sensitive offer as we're taking applications now (Aug. 13-22, 2025) and are limiting the group to 12 writers. So apply now, if the timing is right for you.
See all the logistics and apply here:
https://bethbarany.com/next-step-writers-group/
Or read on for Logistics
The Fall Session of the Next Step Writer’s Group will meet twice a month for four months, starting Monday, September 8th, 2025.
Each session will be 1.5 hours long and meet on Zoom.
Format: How we will work together during our sessions
The Next Step Writer’s Group is a workshop-based writing group where participants will sign up for their writing to be workshopped by the group twice monthly for 4 months, helping writers maintain a consistent writing and editing schedule.
Application Process
** We will be accepting applications for the Winter Session of the Next Level Writing Group between August 11 - 22, 2025.
To apply, fill out the Google form and submit a writing sample of 3,000 words in standard submission format.
We will notify applicants by Monday, August 25th of their status. Due to the interactive nature of the group, we are limiting it to 12 participants, but we may offer additional sessions next year.
Cost: $250
Please only apply if…
The time commitment works for you
You’re eager to support others and be supported
You learn best by doing
You can critique or learn how to in a kind, compassionate manner
Because we want to make sure we're all pulling in the same direction!
So now’s the time!
Check out all the details, requirements, and benefits here: https://bethbarany.com/next-step-writers-group/
Then jump right to the application form here.
Apply for the Next Step Writers Group today!
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