Writer's Groups

Why join a writer's group? From my perspective, the experience can be very beneficial. Advice can be heard from other writers in the group, but there is more than this. You have the opportunity to share the stories of others in the group, what they're saying and how they're saying it. The members of the groups are writers, too.  You hope they're as serious about it as you are, and you can learn from each other. I've been a member of a few writer's groups, and this is my hope. Some may not be. The more quickly this becomes apparent, your decision to stay with the group may be made clear. 
Don't be too hasty to leave, you may be missing an even greater opportunity. Perhaps you're who they're looking for, and this is reason enough to stick it out.    

If you want something from any group you might join, you could do a little research. You may wish to attend a meeting, or two, to find out if it meets your needs. This is a good time to ask questions. What does everyone write? What can you expect from the group? What might they expect from you? Is there ample time for discussion? What about publishing? These are some of the things you may wish to know. Let them know you're interested. By asking questions of this type, you're letting the group know you're serious about joining then, and about the writing you do. A serious writer's group makes for a good writer's group. For everyone involved.