Quickwrite: Writing Groups

1. What are some things you'd like to get out of writing more collaboratively with peers?
I'd really like to get some good reference sites (blogs, articles, etc..) or maybe even book recommendations relating to any previous blog posts or even new ideas or thoughts. I'd also like critique or a few tips.. I often go off subject because I don't know what else to say.

2. What are some things you'd be willing to contribute to a writing group?
The exact same I have asked for! I know a lot of interesting topics or sites myself.. And a couple of good books. I'd be willing to share with anyone who's interested. I would also be able to give critique and proofread.

3. Is it more important to you to work with friends, or with people who are writing the same types of things you are? (Of course, it's possible to have this both ways...) Explain why.
I think it's possible for me to work with both, but I wouldn't want to be put in a group with a bunch of people I don't know. It should be an even mix, you know? I don't think it's completely possible for everyone to agree on one solid subject. Maybe it could be something really general that can branch off.....? Or we can even create subgroups, but that seems a little complicating. Which ever works. It just all depends on the group of people I work with.

4. What are some "rules" (or at least guidelines) you'd like to see in a writing group?
Feedback must be constructive and especially mature. I'd hate to see people saying stupid shit to another's person's writing. It's totally unnecessary and unjust. Other than that, I'm sure people are good enough to keep privacy and what-not.. I also really want to see literacy. Doesn't have to be perfect :l