Writer's Group

...that would be us! ;-)

If nobody is already doing it, I'm thinking it would be cool to do a weeklyish workshop-type meeting where practicing writers get together to read one another's work and discuss. Perhaps spending time on some brief passages, but looking more closely and longer at drafts submitted the previous week.

The idea would be to help one another become better writer's. Trouble-shooting. Critiquing. Praising. Encouraging. I see discussion focused toward writing as a craft and addressing 'technical' aspects of work and how they might better, support and maintain the 'fictive dream'? What does the narrators voice say about her? How can a quick pace be kept with all the things that need to be said here? Is style causing problems? Is P.O.V. appropriately coherent and consistent? Is voice convincing?

I see a group that is open to all levels of writing experience.

On weeks we do not have our work to look at, we might have a book to discuss about the craft of writing. My favorites are "On Becoming a Novelist" and "The Art of Fiction: Notes on Craft for Young Writers," both by the John Gardner who did write James Bond.

My own prejudice is toward fiction, but technically, prose is prose... kind of.

Maybe 10 years ago ago I was involved with the not-long-lived Hibiscus Writer's Workshop in Grayton Beach, a gathering that was catalyzed by the Seaside Writer's workshop that year. Perhaps some of you are here.

I think I can scare up a venue and am willing to be the central record keeper and contact for weekly discussion drafts (via edit protected PDF).

Anyone interested?

Hey,

We've got a great little group of writers who meet the second Tuesday of each month (next meeting is in three days ... July 10) at 4:30 p.m. at the Great Southern restaurant in Seaside.

Sounds like our group shares the same goals you have. We would certainly love to have you join us. If we don't meet often enough for your tastes, maybe our group could help support a group that you begin.

Happy writing!

sunny456, that's awesome. I'd love to take part and will be there Tuesday. Are there any materials I should read before hand?

No ... wer'e not really that formal.

We ususally get together, discuss the projects that we are working on, distribute writing for comments/review if you want the feedback and talk about writing and any blocks we are trying to work around.

I look forward to seeing you there! All are welcome!

The Seaside writer's group is always a lot fun, and very casual... Hope to see you this Tues nite!

Are you all still holding writer's group meetings? If so, when, where, what time?
I'd love to join you...

Thanks!

Yeah, I'd love to stop by, too. Please post the specifics about when the meeting is. I'd like to get together and talk about writing.

Andy Meinen
Reporter
Northwest Florida Daily News

Are you all still holding writer's group meetings? If so, when, where, what time?
I'd love to join you...

Thanks!

I immediately thought of you while I was reading this thread!!

I saw another thread with the scheduled Seaside Writer's Group's monthly Saturday morning meetings...
unfortunately I work on Saturdays, so hoping for a weeknight evening option?

I saw another thread with the scheduled Seaside Writer's Group's monthly Saturday morning meetings...
unfortunately I work on Saturdays, so hoping for a weeknight evening option?

Anybody know the time and place?

Do I need to stop by Sundog to find out?

Hope to see you July 10 at 4:30 at Seaside.

seaside writer's group

hi, i have a notice i tore out of a seaside times that indicated the seaside writers' group was meeting the 3rd saturday of each month at 9 am at central square records. is this the same group that is now meeting at the restaurant next door? i had intended to attend the next meeting based on the schedule i have from the seaside times, which was july 19th.

Sorry, not this Sat. Something has come up.

When's the next one?

I would LOVE to participate in the writer's group in Seaside or anywhere for that matter. Can you please confirm that this would be appropriate for someone who does not even qualify as a novice writer? I have always enjoyed writing and have a "before I die" goal of writing something others would want to read!

Writing Group

YES! We are still meeting. Please join us the 3rd Saturday each month at 9 a.m. at Central Square Records (above Sundog Books). They have a great meeting room in the back and yummy organic coffee.

All are welcome. We begin each meeting with a simple writing exercise and then share works (if you feel comfortable) and chat about writing.

The group was formed to support local and visiting writers (or book lovers, songwriters, etc) and help others "hold feet to fire" on creative goals.

I hope you can join us. I'll be sure to post a reminder closer to time.

Sorry

I apologize to any writers who showed up yesterday!

Our son woke up with a very high fever on Saturday and scared us to death. After an early morning trip to the doc, he is now doing fine.

I'm thinking of holding a meeting this upcoming Saturday to make up for it.

Anyone interested?

I would be interested. Just confirm time and place. Thanks.

Meeting on!

Central Square Records at 9 a.m. tomorrow (July 26) morning.

We'll write on a topic for a few minutes to get the juices flowing and then share work (or chat writing projects, etc.) All are welcome!

So fun

Thanks to everyone who attended the writing group this morning! I had a great time and I hope you did too.

For those that missed it - the next meeting is Aug. 16 at 9 a.m. at Central Square Records.

We had several non-morning types there this morning. If anyone has a suggestion for a better time, please share.

Thank you for informing me of this group! It was inspiring! I now dare to write on sowal!
Look forward to the next meeting

I'm looking forward to a time when I'll have a Sat. morning "off" work when I can join you all! Please be sure to post if you change schedules.

Thanks to everyone who attended the writing group this morning! I had a great time and I hope you did too.

I did! Thanks much for providing a welcoming and supportive environment. It's a fun group, and I'll be back.

I would love to learn more about your writers group. Whenis your next meeting?

ditto that.