I'm wondering if there are any English-language writers' groups in or near Lucerne (including cities within striking distance of Lucerne, such as Zug and Zurich).

If there are, I'd love to learn about them. If not, are there people out there who would be interested in forming such a group?

I'm thinking the group would be composed of published and non-published writers interested in sharing their writing. Participants would receive feedback on their work and critique others' work. To encourage participation, I'm thinking we would welcome a little of everything: fiction, short stories, novels, plays, poems, memoirs, creative nonfiction. You name it. I'm thinking the common denominator would be that participants are relatively serious about the craft. I'm thinking the purpose of the group would be to offer honest, constructive criticism (not to sugarcoat things or, on the other extreme, make people cry), and also to meet other writers.

I, personally, am a former newspaper reporter who has completed a novel manuscript, and I've reached the point where I'd like to share it in order to get feedback (and then completely re-write it or burn it when I learn it's horrible).

If there's any interest, I would be willing and eager to organize things.