[Tempe Library] All-Genre Writing Workshop: Read drafts, critique

**IN-PERSON EVENT @ TEMPE PUBLIC LIBRARY** Location address: 3500 S Rural Rd, Tempe, AZ 85282 **MEETING ROOM 8** Welcome to our Saturday morning meeting in Tempe! Please **bring paper copies** of a draft/chapter you're working on. Consider the number of RSVPs to determine how many copies. Keep your draft under 2,000 words. We'll read the draft aloud and offer suggestions. First timers are always welcome. **If you don't have writing to bring yet, that's okay too!** Feel free to join us to read, hang out, and offer critiques. **FAQ:** **What type of writing can be critiqued?** We read everything! Bring your novel, screenplay, non-fiction, poetry, short story, TikTok skit, or anything else. **My writing is ____ genre, is that okay?** Yes! Bring your sci-fi, mystery, western, literary, or whatever genre you're working on. We love them all! **Does Tempe Public Library have food and beverage?** Yes! Grab a coffee or snack from their cafe area. **How does the critique work?** Writers will read their work aloud. The writer then silently observes and takes notes as the readers each share feedback in turn. Feedback typically consists of highlighting enjoyable aspects, as well as editing suggestions. After everyone has shared their feedback, the writer may ask clarifying questions if time permits. **Do I have to RSVP?** Please only RSVP if you have writing to share. If you discover you can't attend, move yourself to "Not Going" as soon as you realize you won't be able to make it. If joining to read other work and share feedback, but not share a draft yourself, add a comment so we'll know to expect you. **I'm on the "Waitlist" what does that mean?** If you're on the waitlist, you're still welcome to join us, but we may not have time to read your draft. **I'm afraid someone will hate my writing, what should I do?** Don't be afraid! Rough drafts are always rough. Nobody will be perfect. We're here for support, which means pointing out the parts that are awesome and providing…