Whoo! You may recall from my previous post that my writer’s group podcast, Third Person POV, had something big in the works. Well, sorry that took so long! As promised, here’s the recording for the live event we did back on Friday, May 15th 2026 at Gem State Comic Con in Idaho.
Key topics covered include:
- The Benefits of Writing Groups: The hosts discuss how being part of a group helps with accountability, overcoming imposter syndrome, and pushing members to finish their projects (11:20 – 15:05).
- Live Critique Demonstration: The group performs a mini-critique session on a draft written by Tyler Hess. They demonstrate both effective feedback techniques and common pitfalls to avoid (15:37 – 26:50).
- Giving and Receiving Feedback: They emphasize the importance of making “emotional deposits” (positive feedback) before offering critiques, remaining humble, and not becoming defensive during the process (27:50 – 33:30).
- How to Form a Writing Group: The hosts share advice on finding like-minded writers through local bookstores, libraries, or writing conferences, and the importance of matching “vibes” and genres (35:00 – 39:50).
- General Writing Advice: The panel addresses specific challenges like “white room syndrome” (lack of setting detail) and overcoming perfectionism to ensure progress on drafts (41:24 – 44:10).
All told, it was a lot of fun, weird AV issues aside. Ha, but I think this was a neat little experience for our first live event. What do you think? Should we do more in-person events? Sound off in the comments!
You can view the video by clicking above or by accessing it here.