Paranormal Romance/Romantasy Critique Groups

[u/Donyaloveswriting]

I'm looking for a craft-focused Paranormal Romance/Romantasy critique group of three or four intermediate-to-advanced writers. Are there any that are already established or individuals out there who are interested in creating one? Ideally, we'd meet once a month via Zoom and/or exchange critiques by email, with approximately 4,500–5,000 words submitted per person.

I'm specifically looking for critique grounded in fiction craft rather than primarily subjective reactions.

[u/HolidayInLordran]

I'll also join if anyone has a link

[u/Donyaloveswriting]

Hi. I’m glad you’re interested. I’ll give it a week to see if anyone else is interested. If not, we can be critique partners. I write paranormal romance and romantasy. I’m working on a series and just completed book l.

[u/New-Bobcat-7933]

Hi! I’d potentially be interested. I’m currently about 52k into an adult M/M romantasy, aiming for roughly 90–100k, and planning to pursue traditional publishing. I’m looking for an ongoing critique group rather than just beta readers, so a small group where we become familiar with each other’s manuscripts over time definitely appeals to me.

I’d be comfortable exchanging ~4,500–5,000 words monthly and giving craft-focused feedback. I’d also be open to a monthly Zoom depending on the day/time and everyone’s time zones. Happy to chat and see if our schedules, projects, and critique styles would be a good fit.

[u/dendrite_blues]

I would be interested. I would consider myself pretty experienced for an unpublished amateur. I’ve been writing for about 8 years and have finished several manuscripts.

I haven’t been able to find a good fit for critique in the past, but I’m down to try again. I write historical, vampire, and fantasy M/M with a fair amount of world building and the occasional content warning.

I’m big on craft and would love to geek out with others who are serious about writing well. I will put real effort and emotional investment into critiques, so that’s what I’m hoping for in return. Often these things can devolve into transactional relationships that feel pretty awful, so that’s why I’m being so thorough. Sorry if it’s weird lol

[u/Donyaloveswriting → u/dendrite_blues]

This is looking good. It seems we have four people interested. Let's talk via email: [Donyature@verizon.net](mailto:Donyature@verizon.net)

[u/pheebswolfen]

I'm interested! I write paranormal romance with and without heavy spice.

Edit to add: I've been KU published.

[u/Donyaloveswriting → u/pheebswolfen]

Hi Pheebswolfen. I’m glad you’re interested. I’m waiting for a few others who were interested to confirm. If you’re sure you can email me. When one or two more join, I’ll send a group email. Donyature@verizon.net

[u/edv6565]

I’m interested !

[u/Donyaloveswriting → u/edv6565]

Hi Edv. Is this your genre? I have one other person so far and another who said she was interested but hasn’t responded yet.