How SFWW Works
How SFWW Works
One member story is emailed to the group each Monday. Members read the story and send any comments (critiques) to the entire group within two weeks. To maintain membership, each member must critique at least two stories a month. The hosts can grant waivers to this policy on an individual basis, provided members contact them in advance. The hosts also reserve the right to remove any member from the mailing list for abusive or disruptive behavior.
Once a member has done at least four critiques, that member may ask for a critique date for one of their own stories or sample novel chapters. Waiting times vary depending on time of year and current membership. Members must remain active to receive their critique date. The SFWW does not limit the word count of a submission, but longer submissions generally receive fewer critiques. Most submissions are between 2,000-10,000 words, though some as long as 17,000 have been submitted in the past. Sample novel chapters should include a very brief synopsis of the novel.
