I've been doing some looking at critique groups here in town, and have found a couple I want to check out. The description for them on the website says to bring copies and be prepared to read and discuss.
The question becomes, how big of a faux paus would it be for me to come not prepared to discuss my own work? I'm introverted and a bit of a hermit (which is why I'm always in chat), so it's going to be nerve wracking enough for me to just show up and participate in a group with a bunch of strangers. To be ready to share my work (which is only half baked anyway) -- AAAHHHH!!!
So, any suggestions for going the first time? Plead ignorance and provide input on the other attendees' stuff? Sit back in a corner and observe, see how things flow?
There's no contact information on the website, and it's just as likely that I'll show up to find that they're not meeting. But just in case they are, I want to be prepared and not look like a (complete) idiot.
Thanks!
The question becomes, how big of a faux paus would it be for me to come not prepared to discuss my own work? I'm introverted and a bit of a hermit (which is why I'm always in chat), so it's going to be nerve wracking enough for me to just show up and participate in a group with a bunch of strangers. To be ready to share my work (which is only half baked anyway) -- AAAHHHH!!!
So, any suggestions for going the first time? Plead ignorance and provide input on the other attendees' stuff? Sit back in a corner and observe, see how things flow?
There's no contact information on the website, and it's just as likely that I'll show up to find that they're not meeting. But just in case they are, I want to be prepared and not look like a (complete) idiot.
Thanks!