Welcome to the new web site!

Thanks & congratulations to Seth Rowanwood of www.inklight.com for his excellent winning site design! Thanks to everyone who submitted a design and everyone who voted. I think I have all the pages converted, so let me know of any that aren't. If you had a bookmark or link to an internal page, it needs updating -- read here about new page names.

I'll be moving to the login/password style of logging in (rather than just the password as before) -- like the 'Manuscripts' link to your right. For the short term, you can also use the password-only style here:

If you have any problems with the new site please report it, and if you need to, you may use the old site. Enjoy!

What is the Critters Workshop?

Critters is an on-line workshop/critique group for serious writers of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror. You get your work critiqued in exchange for critiquing the work of others, both of which are invaluable ways to improve your writing. It's run by Dr. Andrew Burt, vice-president of SFWA and his army of software minions. Critters is free (except for the work of doing critiques!); if you find Critters useful, you may make a donation (appreciated but in no way required).

What Next?

What Others Say

If I were shopping for a workshop, I'd give Critters a close look.
-- James Patrick Kelly, Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine

Well run and quite stable

-- Writer's Digest Magazine

Critters has been profiled in Salon Magazine.

Read more testimonials...

More Info

Check out a more detailed description of Critters and what it's like to send a manuscript through the workshop.

Our mission is to achieve a high level of participation in giving critiques on short stories, novel chapters, and entire novels in the genres of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror. The focus is on providing timely, helpful critiques. Our Rules are what make this work.

(And a steady hand on the tiller from the Critter Captain.)

Note To Pro Writers

Professional SF/F/H authors are most welcome, and we have many in the group. For one critique a month, voting SFWA/HWA members get immediate reviews of their work. If you don't mind a little humorous coaxing, drop in here.

Ready to Join?

If you're ready to join, come on in.

WHERE TO?

Manuscripts
       (Forgot yer login/password?)
Submit
Woohoo!
Bios
Discussion Groups
Black Holes response times
Sitemap

DONATIONS

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LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO READ?

(Or want to collect money for other people reading your stories?) Check out Aburt's iFiction site.

CRITTERS DIPLOMACY

Fundamental to Critters' success is how people deliver criticisms. Start by reading Critiquing the Wild Writer: It's Not What You Say, But How You Say It. and The Diplomatic Critiquer.

NOVELS

Critters has a special program to get whole novels critiqued. Read about it here.

HOW TO SUBMIT

Please follow these guidelines for formatting and submitting manuscripts to Critters.

WHAT'S IN THE QUEUE

Critters keeps a queue of manuscripts out or to be sent. See the Queue.

WEEKLY MPC AWARD

Want to jump to the head of the Critters queue? The Most Productive Critter or MPC is Awarded weekly to encourage mo' better critting. How to win...

FAQ

Critters has an extensive FAQ to answer your every question.

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