[Critique Group 1] thoughts on multiple critique group submissions

[Tuchyner5 at aol.com]

Hi Group 1 and 2 Writers, 
Just a comment about multiple critique groups. It is more  than acceptable 
to have the same piece critiqued by more than one group. In  fact, I think 
it is a great idea. Most serious writers I know, who like working  with 
critique groups, often submit to multiple groups. Every reader has a unique  way 
of looking at a piece and therefore has a unique contribution to make. Some  
of their observations will be useful, and others will not.   
Groups of all types develop their own mores. They tend to  have a similar 
way of perceiving the world. They say birds of a feather flock  together. 
However, it is also true that birds who flock together become of a  feather. 
Consequently, if you only get the opinion of one group, you will begin  to 
look like those ducks.  Some  flocks will be so different from you, that 
sticking exclusively with them can be  damaging, if you don’t open yourself to 
different outlooks.  
I am going to send the piece I recently submitted to  Group 2 the critique 
session at large. It has been significantly edited and, I  hope, improved 
through the changes made in accordance with some of the  suggestions I 
received. Now I want to see how a different group of critics will  react to it. 
Group 2, please feel free to comment on it anew. 
Leonard
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