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Get expertly matched for free with a critique group who can support your writing journey.

 

With CP Meet Cute, you can stop wasting time looking for critique partners and start receiving the peer feedback you need to get your story reader-ready!

Register by May 30, 2025 to get your match!

Writers of all genres and experience levels are welcome.

REGISTER NOW!
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800+ writers matched

with potential CPs since 2022.

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2 out of 3 writers

find at least one critique partner that they can work with.

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1,000s of pages

exchanged between CP Meet Cute participants within the first 6 weeks of matching.

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“[CP Meet Cute] partnered me up with someone at a similar point in my journey, in a similar genre and time zone, it saved me a lot of time trying to find someone online.

They've (and my critique partner, of course) helped progress my manuscript to the next level in the simplest and kindest way!”

- Tara R.

Here's how it works:

 

CP Meet Cute takes into account your genre, age category, experience level, and timezone to match you with a group of 2-6 other passionate writers. You will exchange first chapters in speed-dating inspired format to help you quickly identify if you’re a match. 

All you need to do to get started is fill out a short survey and my team will work our magic from there.

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What you’ll get:

 

🤝 An introduction to a group of potential CP matches hand-picked by me (a book coach with 10+ years of experience) based on your survey answers

đź’Ś A short series of emails with tips for being a great CP

✍️ Straightforward guides for setting your group up for success and tips to help you provide honest, actionable notes that highlight strengths and pinpoint areas for improvement

💬 A check-in after 6-8 weeks that gives you the opportunity to celebrate your successful match or move to the next round if you didn’t find the right fit.

 

With targeted feedback from well-matched CPs, you can make precise edits and enhancements to your manuscript, bringing it closer to being reader-ready. Your story will shine with the polish and refinement that only high-quality critiques can offer.

Are you in?

I’ll do all of the legwork to find you the best CP match so you can get the feedback you need.

Here's how it works: 

CP Meet Cute takes into account your genre, age category, experience level, and timezone to match you with a group of 2-6 other passionate writers. You will exchange first chapters in speed-dating inspired format to help you quickly identify if you’re a match. 

All you need to do to get started is fill out a short survey and my team will work our magic from there.

Mockup of CP meet cute offerings: survey, call with critique partners, tips, and match email

What you’ll get: 

🤝 An introduction to a group of potential CP matches hand-picked by me based on your survey answers

đź’Ś A short series of emails with tips for being a great CP

✍️ Straightforward guides for setting your group up for success and tips to help you provide honest, actionable notes that highlight strengths and pinpoint areas for improvement

💬 A check-in after 6-8 weeks that gives you the opportunity to celebrate your successful match or move to the next round if you didn’t find the right fit.

 

With targeted feedback from well-matched CPs, you can make precise edits and enhancements to your manuscript, bringing it closer to being reader-ready. Your story will shine with the polish and refinement that only high-quality critiques can offer.

Are you in?

I’ll do all of the legwork to find you the best CP match so you can get the feedback you need.

 

You need outside feedback to get your stories reader-ready, BUT...

 

...finding the right critique partners (CPs) who provide honest and constructive feedback can be daunting.

 

You pour your heart into your stories, but without the right feedback, your manuscript remains unpolished, potentially missing the mark with your dream readers. Where does that leave you? Frustrated and stuck.

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So, how do you find critique partners?

 

It can be tough, especially with words as tender and personal as our stories. Depending on your network and community, finding reliable critique partners can be a challenge. It’s intimidating to try to connect with new writer friends and online forums might not offer the personal touch you need. 

 

Even if you have a local writing group, you can’t be sure that they’re familiar with your genre, age category, or writing needs. Mismatched critique partners can lead to advice that is out of sync with your needs and creative vision.

 

Now, you may be asking:

"Well, what should I do?"

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Introducing...

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Imagine a writerly fairy godmother who pairs you with the perfect critique partner..

 

someone who not only understands your genre but also matches your writing style and goals. Sound good?

 

I dreamt up CP Meet Cute as a free way to 3x your chances of finding a perfect CP Match so you can stop spending time searching for the perfect feedback partner and start making progress on the stories of your heart.

Find a critique partner who gets you and your writing goals. 

 

I’ll do all of the legwork to find you the best CP match so you can get the feedback you need.

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“It was so easy! Just answer a few questions and people in the same general area and same genre are paired with me. Great to have the guidelines to go by so we can tell if it was a success for us and for what you intended.”

-Lisa C.

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“I liked everything [about CP Meet Cute] and the professional and fun way it was set up. I appreciated how everything was clearly set out and ran to the timeline. It was exciting to meet my new critique buddies. I was amazed it was all free. Thanks so much!”

-Leonie

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“CP Meet Cute exceeded my expectations by a lot! The writer I was connected with provided outstanding feedback on my pages, and I really enjoyed reading another fantasy writer's work. Fresh eyes on my work was very beneficial. Was a great experience and I would definitely do it again.”

-CP Meet Cute Participant

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“I love how easy it was to sign up for, that you provide an example of an introduction with expectations, that you provided some information on how to be a good partner as well as guidelines on how to set up the critique process, and that you made a good match for me and my critique partners! :)”

-CP Meet Cute Participant

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“[The CP Meet Cute process] achieved the impossible. 

On my own I could not find a group that was local or online. People in my CP group were insightful, kind, and generous with their time.”

-Ron

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"I found two great CPs in round 4 (my first try!). This is such a great program you have."

-Rina N

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"I forgot to tell you about my wonderful critique partner and weekly shares. We are on our third round of sharing our MG manuscripts, piece by piece. Thank you!"

-Nancy B

Critique partners are a game-changer!

 

My critique group has been an invaluable resource on what can be a long and lonely journey toward publication. We’ve put out so many books and been on so many adventures together over the years. 

As an author and book coach, I’ve met countless writers who want that same support and community, but are wary of sharing their early work. I created CP Meet Cute to help like-minded writers find their CP soulmates like I did.

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Hi! I'm Julie

 

I’m a book coach for writers of truth-telling, status-quo-smashing stories that matter. My mission is to empower writers like you to slay your doubt demons and learn how to get your novels and memoirs reader-ready.

Over the past 10+ years, I’ve been honored to have worked with hundreds of writers. Some truly phenomenal books have crossed my desk, many of which have found great homes with the Big 5, small, midsize, and university presses, hybrid presses, or in the indie publishing space.

Since introducing CP Meet Cute in 2022, I have matched over 800 writers with potential critique partners and can’t wait to help you find your writerly “happily ever after”!

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Don’t go it alone.

Try CP Meet Cute.

 

I understand the overwhelm of searching for a critique partner who gets your writing and goals.

I'll use my industry knowledge and connections to do the hard work of finding you the ideal CP match, so you can start receiving the feedback you deserve.