This free program provides a critique experience for a small number of people who seek feedback on manuscript pages and who want to learn how to have positive critique group experiences.

PPW’s Open Critique program is facilitated by our enigmatic Robert Spiller. During Open Critique, Bob will provide comments, criticism, and suggestions on participants’ manuscript pages, as well as model positive behaviors, techniques and procedures for critiquing.

It is our hope that participants will not only receive valuable feedback on their writing, but will also learn how to create great critique groups of their own, or learn how to improve existing critique groups.

Each month Open Critique will accommodate up to six participants with a maximum of eight manuscript pages (double spaced, one side) per person. Bring at least 7 copies.

If you want to ensure your work gets read at a session, email critique@pikespeakwriters.com to reserve a space. Or you can show up (with copies) and put your name on the sign-up list, first come, first served.

Participants who email an advance RSVP will receive confirmation and instructions via email.

PPW reserves the right to give priority to new participants over those who have attended multiple times.