The Aventura Group
Group leader: Stacy Davids
Contact info: drdavids@bellsouth.net
Date this form was submitted: 1-18-18
When, where, and how often the group meets: The first Monday of each month. 7 – 9:30 PM. Currently, we meet in North Miami Beach. Email the group leader for specific location info.
Members in group: 6 to 10+ regularly attend.
Open to new members? Yes.
What to bring to meetings: Picture books: One manuscript. Novels and other lengthy manuscripts: Up to 10 double-spaced pages. Attendees may bring copies of their manuscripts for others to write on.
Focus/Genres: To receive and provide feedback on manuscripts prior to submitting to agents and editors. From Picture books to YA novels, including fiction and nonfiction.
Picture Book Writers’ Critique Group
Group leaders: Silvia Lopez and Marta Magellan
Contact info: marta.magellan@gmail.com silvialopez1026@gmail.com
Date this form was submitted: 10-13-18
This group meets bi-weekly in Coral Gables Congregational Church.
3010 De Soto Blvd, Coral Gables, FL 33134
Contact Marta or Silvia for meeting times.
Membership fluctuates, however, there are usually 10 people at meetings.
Open to anyone who is interested in writing picture books. (Must attend three meetings before having a manuscript critiqued).
Middle Grade and Chapter Book Writer’s Critique Group
Group Leaders: Paul Kurtz and Donna Kurtz
Contact Info: paulkurtz@bellsouth.net
Date this form was submitted: 2-21-19
When, where, and how often the group meets: alternate Mondays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Shenandoah Library, 2111 SW 19 St., Miami
Contact Paul for dates
Members in group: 10
Open to new members: Yes. Must visit two times as guest before reading
What to bring to meetings: Members bring 10 double-spaced pages of their manuscript
Focus/Genres: MG and Chapter Books
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