I am part of a Christian arts group based in Wheaton, Illinois. All art forms. It is good for me to be around people whose art is different in style, focus and medii than mine. It helps keep me sharp and creative.
Tell me about yours.
Sharper still... As a writer, a critique group is helpful. A great way of iron sharpening iron.
I've recently started attending Word Weavers, a national Christian critique group. It is a subset of the Christian Writer's Guild, led by Jerry Jenkins. Jenkins, as you may know, had a long career writer before his amazing Left Beghind success. He is now passing on his knowledge.
See what it is all about.
http://www.wordweaversonline.com/
Also see: Are You in a Christian Artist Group?