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Writers Online

**Oregon/Washington**
 
**PNW PICTURE BOOK Critique Group—FULL**
Online critique group for Picture Book writers *only.*
Contact: [rebekah.harper@gmail.com](mailto:rebekah.harper@gmail.com)

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**PB&J (Picture Books & Joy) Critique Group—FULL**
Online critique group for Picture Book writers.
\*\*Contact: [rebekah.harper@gmail.com](mailto:rebekah.harper@gmail.com)

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**Portland** 
**THE ATTIC SIX—OPEN**  
The Attic Six focuses on young adult and middle grade writing.
We meet alternating Sundays at 10 a.m. via Zoom.
Contact: Darlene at [dmpagan31@gmail.com](mailto:dmpagan31@gmail.com)

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**Tigard—OPEN** *and seeking new members!*
Tigard Middle Grade focuses on middle grade writing. Open to meeting in person, online, or both, depending on the comfort of members.
**Contact: Holly** at **[hollymichelle.writer@gmail.com](mailto:hollymichelle.writer@gmail.com)**

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**Eugene—OPEN** *and actively seeking new members!*
Eugene MG & YA Writers is based in Eugene and meets both online and in-person. Do you write MG or YA novels? Are you looking for, and willing to give, constructive, honest critiques? Then this is the group for you.
Contact: [chris.tennant@gmail.com](mailto:chris.tennant@gmail.com)

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**Clackamas—OPEN**
**The Clackamas SCBWI Critique Group** focuses on picture book and middle grade writing and illustrating. Everyone is welcome. Even if you have only written a single book, or have several you need help with, feel free to get involved. The world of children’s books is interesting and exciting. Come join the group.
**Contact: Linda** at **[lbrewsterrodger@gmail.com](mailto:lbrewsterrodger@gmail.com)**

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**Anywhere—OPEN**
**National Word Wranglers** seeks agented, published PB authors. We are a friendly group of agented, published nonfiction PB authors looking to make new friends and critique partners who are committed to swapping stories monthly. Our members are from all over the country. While our focus is on nonfiction PBs, it’s okay to swap fiction too. Please contact us if you are interested.
**Contact: Christine** at christinevanzandtauthor[@gmail.com](mailto:dmpagan31@gmail.com)

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**Oregon/Washington—OPEN**
**Query Support Group** is a virtual group for picture book authors and author-illustrators. Are you ready to begin querying? Let's help each other through the process. Please join us to share your knowledge, critique query materials, and fine-tune manuscripts.
Contact: Nicole at **[ncwald@gmail.com](mailto:ncwald@gmail.com)**

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updated 5/31/23

PNW PICTURE BOOK Critique Group—CLOSED BUT OPEN TOINQUIRIES—PNW Picture Book Critique Group is currently closed, but Rebekah Harper is available for questions.Contact: <a href="mailto:rebekah.harper@gmail.com">rebekah.harper@gmail.com</a> updated 11/8/2025