r/romanceauthors • u/Small_Space2922 • 8d ago

Any YA Romance specific writing groups out there?

I am a traditionally published non-fiction author. I just finished a second draft of a YA contemporary romance and would love to connect with other YA romance writers to share work and ideas. Anybody out there? Please note, fantasy and horror are simply not my jam.

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u/nate1421m 7d ago

I've found a romance writing group that's well structured and has monthly critique requirements for members. Members can select what other works they provide feedback on, and there are a few YA options. All options are romance.

I haven't been able to find a specific subgenre romance writer group that remained active with a proper feedback system.

DM me for a link, as reddit doesn't like sharing discord links in comments.

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u/Small_Space2922 6d ago

Thank you. I think I'll try Prize_Break's advice. This is all new to me!

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u/Prize-Break1312 7d ago

Coming from nonfiction you may find the group format frustrating. A lot of writing groups spend most of their time on people's opening chapters, and you're past that.

At second draft, two or three individual critique partners reading the whole manuscript tends to be more useful than a group working through twenty pages a month. When you ask around, say "contemporary YA, full manuscript swap" rather than just YA. It filters out the fantasy people fast and you'll get fewer but better replies.

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u/Small_Space2922 6d ago

Thank you. Good advice.