FIND YOUR NEXT WRITER BFF

Looking to meet Critique Partners to swap stories and share feedback?

Join the Critique Partner Connection — a free database dedicated to helping writers connect with the perfect critique partners.

Find your next writer BFF

WRITING WITH OTHERS > WRITING ALONE

Connect with writers in your genre to exchange drafts and provide feedback

Whether you’re working on fiction or nonfiction, fantasy or contemporary, adult, young adult, middle grade, or children’s books — this community is for you. After joining, you will be able to browse through our database to browse through other writers in your genre and learn more about their backgrounds and current projects.

the process

how it works

  • Start your journey by sharing details about your book and writing experience. Your contact information remains confidential unless you express interest in connecting with a fellow writer.

  • Dive into our database of writers. Discover writers in your genre, learn about their backgrounds, and get insights into their ongoing projects.

  • When you find a writer you'd like to collaborate with, simply click the "Connect" button. Write a brief introductory note, which we will send over to the writer.

  • If both writers are interested in connecting, we'll send over direct email introductions. After that, the path of your partnership is entirely in your hands! We will send over guidelines on how to establish the most effective partnership.

Let’s Help you find the perfect critique partner

The Critique Partner Connection was SUCH a lifesaver! In under a week I found my dream partner.

I found my dream partner: someone who's strengths were my weaknesses, and weaknesses my strengths; a go-getter who is dedicated not just to making their own story shine, but who really cares about my manuscript, too! A, if you're reading this, I love you forever babes.

I was sitting on a complete manuscript for over two years because I couldn't find a good partner. Every time I did a 'trade' and submitted to them my feedback, I'd get ghosted and not receive anything back for my own work. I kept asking myself, "How can I fix the problems in my manuscript if nobody will read it and tell me what they are?" Eventually I had no choice but to give up and put it aside. Over a year and a half-complete sequel later, I was ready to dive back into the project headfirst. A short stroll through IG and I came across Lauren's CPC, launching that very week! To say I was excited was an understatement, but also super nervous about giving out my information online.

I am SO grateful for Lauren for providing the platform for me to meet A. My manuscript has done a 180 since A first got her hands on it and I have never been so proud of my writing.

Gwynna, @gwynnathawinna

I got a request from my now critique partner almost right away. we immediately clicked!

She read my manuscript in less than a month and gave me some amazing feedback that has solidified my entire structure. she's amazing and I'm so glad we connected.

Abigail Grace, @abigailgraceauthor

Hi  I’m Lauren

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I spent years writing alone, feeling isolated and doubting every word i wrote.

And then I connected with amazing critique partners—who became close friends. These writers helped me level up my game — I never could have landed my dream agent or a 6-figure book deal without them.

Now, it is my mission to help writers everywhere feel more connected and less alone on their journeys.

meet your next writer bFF

The right critique partner can change your life. (I know from experience!)

Join 500+ writers and help to make the writing community a more inclusive and connected space.

Just a few 

of our CURRENT MEMBERS

  • I've found two critique partners so far and want to say thank you so much for setting this forum up. It is already helping me so much to understand what is working and what isn't with my story, and it's so fun reading and critiquing other people's work too. I really appreciate all the work you are putting in to help out new authors.

    Kristen Fader

  • I really appreciate Critique Partner Connection. I was able to connect with a couple of people who all offered great feedback. As an introvert who is jumping into this writing thing later in life, it's hard to find other writers to work with. I have been so happy to connect with other talented and insightful people. Thank you!

    Robin K.

  • I've met two critique partners who have dramatically upleveled my writing -- and helped me build confidence as a writer. This has been game-changing for my development as a writer.

    Amelia

  • Just got a critique partner using the Critique Partner Connection. We've exchanged the first couple of chapters, and it is already improving both manuscripts. Thanks so much.

    Scott Holmes

  • As of yesterday, my match and I are officially critique partners. The critique I've received from them was so much more than I could have expected and I was so happy they felt the same way about mine. I could tell they were invested in the story and understood its potential despite the messiness of the first draft.

    Sara