writing groups

What are some things you'd like to get out of writing more collaboratively with peers?

I'd like help getting through writer's block. My group could help me with things I'm writing about if i get stuck.
My group can give me advice on how to fix up my writing and proofread my works.
They can help me with redundency. Its hard to find things to cut down especially since its my own writing and it feels like everything belongs there.
I'd like to talk through my ideas before writing them down and they can give me some topics to write about. If I already know what I am going to write about, they can add to the things I already have.

What are some things you'd be willing to contribute to a writing group?

I could help edit and proofread there works. I could also comment on their blog posts after they post it up. I could read people's drafts and catch little errors they made. Tell them what's good and what needs work.

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.

To me, I work better when I'm working with my friends because my friends wont feel the need to be hesistant on whatever it is that needs fixing and they will be able to tell you what they thought of your writing.

What are some "rules" (or at least guidelines) you'd like to see in a writing group?

I think it would be better if a lot of the feedbacks or comments were to be privated. Unless you want to show it to the public. We should get to everyone and be able to hear what they have to say. Not just one person.