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FROM: Ruth R, via email

Question: I have two short stories and some poems finished and would love to see if they are good enough to be printed. People tell me I am good I don't think so .

Answer: Thanks for your enquiry. You are not alone in feeling that maybe your writing isn’t up to scratch. Even good writers can fall into that trap, so don’t be discouraged!

Although WritersReign doesn’t offer an assessment or critique service, there are plenty of places that do – often with no charge. A good place to start might be http://www.shortstorygroup.com/ who state their aim as follows:  “The Short Story Group is a small, friendly and free critique group devoted to the purpose of helping writers to refine and polish their writing skills through group interaction and critiquing.”

There are many internet writers groups, or circles where members circulate their work and make helpful comments and suggestions which come back to you. Try searching on the term “short story critique” and see what turns up.

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