Name: The Value of Critique and other Writing Groups
Start: 2026-07-19T11:00:00-0400
End: 2026-07-19T12:00:00-0400

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The Value of Critique and other Writing Groups

Sunday July 19, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT

Grand Ballroom Salon D (Main Programming)

Writing can be a lonely job. But there are ways to be involved with others as your write - from critique groups, to coffee shop writing groups, to genre specific groups, our panelists discuss the value that working with others can bring to your work.

Speakers

Dave Dobson

Literary Guest

A native of Ames, Iowa, Dave loves writing, reading, boardgames, computer games, improv comedy, pizza, barbarian movies, and the cheaper end of the Taco Bell menu. Also, his wife and kids.Dave has written ten novels including fantasy, sci-fi, mysteries, and thrillers. In addition... Read More →

William C. Tracy

Literary Guest

William C. Tracy (he/him) writes and publishes queer science fiction and fantasy through his indie press Space Wizard Science Fantasy. His largest work is the Dissolutionverse: a space opera with music-based magic including nine books and a TTRPG. He’s also published Fruits of ... Read More →

Sunday July 19, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Grand Ballroom Salon D (Main Programming)

Literary

ConGregate 12

Dave Dobson

William C. Tracy

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Dave Dobson

William C. Tracy

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