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Sayword B. Eller

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Sayword B. Eller is an upmarket fiction writer living in central, Arkansas with her husband and tabby cat. She holds an MFA from Southern New Hampshire University. Her debut THE THINGS WE LOSE IN THE DARK was published October 15, 2024.

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Why I Left My Critique Group

First and foremost let me say, I LOVE critique groups! There is no better way to improve as a writer/author than to get feedback from your writing peers/colleagues. I am the president (not as glamorous as it may seem) of a local writers group. In 2013 I approached 5 writers in the group to ask if they would like to form a critique group. (wow. I just used "group" a lot. *shudder*)

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