Articles related to "Writing Groups"
Benefits of Writing Groups
Many writers find kindred spirits through these groups that can help them reach their writing goals.
writing • groups • critique • networking • writing resources
Many writers find kindred spirits through these groups that can help them reach their writing goals.
writing • groups • critique • networking • writing resources
Creative Writing - Peer Group Critiquing
Feedback can be a useful feature of writing workshops, whether peer or tutor-led.
creative writing workshops • critiquing creative writing • feedback workshops • writing groups • peer-led groups
Feedback can be a useful feature of writing workshops, whether peer or tutor-led.
creative writing workshops • critiquing creative writing • feedback workshops • writing groups • peer-led groups
Finding a Writing Group
A writers group can focus on critiques, marketing and networking, or simply be a social support group. What kind of a group are you looking for, and how do you find one?
writers groups • writing groups • critique groups • writing skills • online groups
A writers group can focus on critiques, marketing and networking, or simply be a social support group. What kind of a group are you looking for, and how do you find one?
writers groups • writing groups • critique groups • writing skills • online groups
Get Honest Feedback On Your Writing
Despite your mom's praise, your writing submissions keep coming back with rejection letters. If you're ready for an unbiased literary opinion it's time to look further.
manuscript rejection • manuscript critique • writing feedback • manuscript consultation • online writing workshop
Despite your mom's praise, your writing submissions keep coming back with rejection letters. If you're ready for an unbiased literary opinion it's time to look further.
manuscript rejection • manuscript critique • writing feedback • manuscript consultation • online writing workshop
Mailing Lists: Reach Out and Touch
Finding mailing lists and discussion groups for writers is often a bewildering process. These links will get you started.
mailing lists • list servers • discussion group • writing group • writing
Finding mailing lists and discussion groups for writers is often a bewildering process. These links will get you started.
mailing lists • list servers • discussion group • writing group • writing
Online Writing Groups
The life of a writer can be a lonely one, but with the increasing development of technology, getting together with other writers has never been easier.
online writing groups • writers support network • writing community • writers group focus • writers group communication
The life of a writer can be a lonely one, but with the increasing development of technology, getting together with other writers has never been easier.
online writing groups • writers support network • writing community • writers group focus • writers group communication
Pros and Cons of Writing Groups
Writing groups are a great way to introduce your work and to get feedback on your writing, but they could be holding you back as a writer too.
writing workshop • writing group • critiquing group • writing feedback • carol bly
Writing groups are a great way to introduce your work and to get feedback on your writing, but they could be holding you back as a writer too.
writing workshop • writing group • critiquing group • writing feedback • carol bly
Starting A Writing Group
Want feedback on your writing? One of the best ways to get it is to show it to fellow writers in a writing group. Here's some pointers on creating your own.
writing • writing groups • workshops • science fiction • fantasy
Want feedback on your writing? One of the best ways to get it is to show it to fellow writers in a writing group. Here's some pointers on creating your own.
writing • writing groups • workshops • science fiction • fantasy
Working Together: The Many Benefits of Writing Workshops
Don't need a writing workshop? Guess again. Find out how writing workshops can help you improve your writing, and join one today.
science fiction • writing science fiction • writing • workshop • workshops
Don't need a writing workshop? Guess again. Find out how writing workshops can help you improve your writing, and join one today.
science fiction • writing science fiction • writing • workshop • workshops
Using a Writer's Group
How to decide if joining a writer's group is the right move for fabulous fiction.
writersgroups • circles • prosandcons • writinggreatfiction • gettinginspired
How to decide if joining a writer's group is the right move for fabulous fiction.
writersgroups • circles • prosandcons • writinggreatfiction • gettinginspired
Getting Your Book Published
Once the words are done, the story is just beginning for most authors. The journey from creation to publication can be short and quick or long and tedious.
how to get published • getting published • romance • writing • writing groups
Once the words are done, the story is just beginning for most authors. The journey from creation to publication can be short and quick or long and tedious.
how to get published • getting published • romance • writing • writing groups
How to Find Time to Write
Sometimes it can be hard to find time to write. Try some of these tips to get you motivated.
find time to write • easy fixes for writing • how to find time to write • no time to write • joining writing groups
Sometimes it can be hard to find time to write. Try some of these tips to get you motivated.
find time to write • easy fixes for writing • how to find time to write • no time to write • joining writing groups
An Interview with Janet Woods
Janet Woods, an Historical Romance Author talks about the benefits of joining writing groups, her favourite historical romance writers and which books she is reading now.
janet woods • western australian writer • historical romance • anna jacobs • creative writing groups
Janet Woods, an Historical Romance Author talks about the benefits of joining writing groups, her favourite historical romance writers and which books she is reading now.
janet woods • western australian writer • historical romance • anna jacobs • creative writing groups
Compose an Animal Poem with Primary Students
A diamante's seven-line format can be used to follow the changes an animal such as an amphibian or insect undergoes as it transforms from its larval to adult state.
animal poem • poetry with primary students • science and writing activity • metamorphosis activity • how to write a diamante
A diamante's seven-line format can be used to follow the changes an animal such as an amphibian or insect undergoes as it transforms from its larval to adult state.
animal poem • poetry with primary students • science and writing activity • metamorphosis activity • how to write a diamante
Creative Writing - Making the Most of Feedback
Asking for feedback on work-in-progress can help the author prepare the final draft.
feedback and criticism for novelists • preparing for feedback • workshopping a novel • creative writing • writing workshops
Asking for feedback on work-in-progress can help the author prepare the final draft.
feedback and criticism for novelists • preparing for feedback • workshopping a novel • creative writing • writing workshops
Exquisite Corpse - A Game for Writers
Using writing games can be an excellent way of generating material during writing workshops.
exquisite corpse • writing games • creative writing prompts • peer-led writing groups • grammatically correct sentences
Using writing games can be an excellent way of generating material during writing workshops.
exquisite corpse • writing games • creative writing prompts • peer-led writing groups • grammatically correct sentences
How to Form a Critique Group
Forming a critique group is a great way to meet other writers, generate ideas and get feedback on your work.
giving and getting feedback • join a critique group • form a critique group • conduct writing group meetings • writing exercises
Forming a critique group is a great way to meet other writers, generate ideas and get feedback on your work.
giving and getting feedback • join a critique group • form a critique group • conduct writing group meetings • writing exercises
Luc Reid Interview
Luc Reid talks about the online writers' group Codex, his upcoming work, and radio commentary.
npr • radio • fiction • science fiction • luc reid
Luc Reid talks about the online writers' group Codex, his upcoming work, and radio commentary.
npr • radio • fiction • science fiction • luc reid
Using Found Materials in Creative Writing
Two ideas for group workshop exercises using found materials, just to flex the writing muscles or as starting points for new work.
using found materials in creative writing • peer-led writing groups • creative writing exercises • creative writing workshop • writing poems
Two ideas for group workshop exercises using found materials, just to flex the writing muscles or as starting points for new work.
using found materials in creative writing • peer-led writing groups • creative writing exercises • creative writing workshop • writing poems
Writers Retreat on the Oregon Coast
What writer doesn't dream of a quiet, comfortable retreat at the beach, a perfect place to hone that novel or compose poetry, stories, or a memoir?
oregon writers colony • oregon coast • colonyhouse • writers retreats • rockaway beach
What writer doesn't dream of a quiet, comfortable retreat at the beach, a perfect place to hone that novel or compose poetry, stories, or a memoir?
oregon writers colony • oregon coast • colonyhouse • writers retreats • rockaway beach
Writing Exercises - Directions
A collection of writing exercises based around taking familiar ideas and coming at them from a new angle.
creative writing practise • creative writing exercises • generating new writing • creative writing revision • creative writing group discussion
A collection of writing exercises based around taking familiar ideas and coming at them from a new angle.
creative writing practise • creative writing exercises • generating new writing • creative writing revision • creative writing group discussion
Writer's Groups: Are They Worth Your Time?
Discusses how to find or begin a writers group, both online and locally.
writer • writers • write • writes • writing
Discusses how to find or begin a writers group, both online and locally.
writer • writers • write • writes • writing
Writing Workshops
This is an article concerning the functions of writer's groups. How much do they really help us improve?
writer's groups • creative writing • fiction • poetry • workshopping
This is an article concerning the functions of writer's groups. How much do they really help us improve?
writer's groups • creative writing • fiction • poetry • workshopping
Creative Writing Ideas – Get Past Writer's Block
Writer's block is a natural part of any scribbler's life - and can be one of the most discouraging aspects of being a writer!
get past writer's block • getting past writers block • creative writing forum • creative writing ideas forum • creative writing brainstorming
Writer's block is a natural part of any scribbler's life - and can be one of the most discouraging aspects of being a writer!
get past writer's block • getting past writers block • creative writing forum • creative writing ideas forum • creative writing brainstorming
How to Prepare Manuscripts for Critique
Every piece of writing can be improved through sensitive and intelligent comments from gentle readers.
tips for critiquing • getting work critiqued • manuscript critique • manuscript critique services • how to prepare manuscript for review
Every piece of writing can be improved through sensitive and intelligent comments from gentle readers.
tips for critiquing • getting work critiqued • manuscript critique • manuscript critique services • how to prepare manuscript for review
Emerging Writers First Aid Kit
Harsh criticism can come from the most unlikely places. Here are a few tips on how writers can get back in the game after some of these criticisms hit below the belt.
emerging writer • the joy of writing • everyone needs support • the will to write • back to the beginning
Harsh criticism can come from the most unlikely places. Here are a few tips on how writers can get back in the game after some of these criticisms hit below the belt.
emerging writer • the joy of writing • everyone needs support • the will to write • back to the beginning
Avoiding Writer Burn-Out
Freelance writers and fiction writers alike suffer from burn-out. This malady is easily remedied with a few easy steps.
writer burn-out • avoiding burn-out • freelance writing • writing productivity • freelance success
Freelance writers and fiction writers alike suffer from burn-out. This malady is easily remedied with a few easy steps.
writer burn-out • avoiding burn-out • freelance writing • writing productivity • freelance success
How to Start a Writers' Group
Meeting regularly with other writers who share the same specialty improves writing skills and keeps writers writing through rejection slips and creative dry spells.
writing exercise • what to do in a writers group • how to find writers to join a group • finding the right people for your writers' group • editing member's work
Meeting regularly with other writers who share the same specialty improves writing skills and keeps writers writing through rejection slips and creative dry spells.
writing exercise • what to do in a writers group • how to find writers to join a group • finding the right people for your writers' group • editing member's work
Six Reasons to Join a Writers Group
Writer's Organizations provide the opportunity for writers to improve their careers as well as socialize with other writers.
joining writers groups • writer groups • writing organizations • writer organizations • networking for writers
Writer's Organizations provide the opportunity for writers to improve their careers as well as socialize with other writers.
joining writers groups • writer groups • writing organizations • writer organizations • networking for writers
Writers on the Net offers Classes, and Tutoring
Review of the Writers on the Net web site, including a list of upcoming online classes.
writers on the net • writing classes • writing courses • tutors • tutor
Review of the Writers on the Net web site, including a list of upcoming online classes.
writers on the net • writing classes • writing courses • tutors • tutor
Writing an Article a Day
If you're serious about writing and promoting articles for profit, writing an article a day is a consistent way to get and keep assignments.
article • writing articles • article marketing • article a day • writing articles for profit
If you're serious about writing and promoting articles for profit, writing an article a day is a consistent way to get and keep assignments.
article • writing articles • article marketing • article a day • writing articles for profit
Quicksand and Passing: Are you the Next Nella Larsen?
Outside of describing a sexual act or fantasy are there any women writers addressing the issue of black female sexuality on a psychological basis, the effects of societal pressure in sexual behavior, the struggle to gain intimacy between two people of African descent, the power of marriage? Are there any African american women writers currently working on a novel that discusses this theme?
african-american • african • american • black • woman
Outside of describing a sexual act or fantasy are there any women writers addressing the issue of black female sexuality on a psychological basis, the effects of societal pressure in sexual behavior, the struggle to gain intimacy between two people of African descent, the power of marriage? Are there any African american women writers currently working on a novel that discusses this theme?
african-american • african • american • black • woman
Self-Published Authors Series: Suspense Author, Sylvia Hubbard
I am highlighting Michigan native, suspense author Sylvia Hubbard for this year’s series, because she is more than just an author she is a sphere of influence in Detroit.
self-published • woman • writer • literature • detroit
I am highlighting Michigan native, suspense author Sylvia Hubbard for this year’s series, because she is more than just an author she is a sphere of influence in Detroit.
self-published • woman • writer • literature • detroit
Group Health Insurance for Freelance Writers
Many freelance writers continue to work at a 9 - 5 job because of the security of having a health insurance plan. They fear that leaving a job will render them uninsured.
group health insurance plans • freelance writers and health insurance • finding health insurance as a freelance writer • group health plan for new yorkers • writing membership and health insurance
Many freelance writers continue to work at a 9 - 5 job because of the security of having a health insurance plan. They fear that leaving a job will render them uninsured.
group health insurance plans • freelance writers and health insurance • finding health insurance as a freelance writer • group health plan for new yorkers • writing membership and health insurance
How Long is a Book?
Publishers often have minimum book length expectations. How long should your book be? It depends a lot on the genre and audience.
book length • word count • manuscript length • how long is a book • how long should a book be
Publishers often have minimum book length expectations. How long should your book be? It depends a lot on the genre and audience.
book length • word count • manuscript length • how long is a book • how long should a book be
How to be Both Writer and Marketer
Writers must be both artist and marketer, and there are specific organizational, creative, and business techniques to help them successfully walk the tightrope.
how to be both writer and marketer • marketing writing • organizing writing • creating • steady writing time
Writers must be both artist and marketer, and there are specific organizational, creative, and business techniques to help them successfully walk the tightrope.
how to be both writer and marketer • marketing writing • organizing writing • creating • steady writing time
Theme in the Short Story
Some very basic and beginning ideas on the subject of "theme" in writing short stories.
theme • short stories • fiction
Some very basic and beginning ideas on the subject of "theme" in writing short stories.
theme • short stories • fiction
Winter Writing Project Ideas for Lesson Plans
Celebrate January and motivate young writers with these writing lesson plan ideas related to winter, the presidential inauguration, winter sports, and Martin Luther King.
winter writing prompts • january lesson plan ideas • easy writing related activities • presidential inauguration writing ideas • winter sport writing prompts
Celebrate January and motivate young writers with these writing lesson plan ideas related to winter, the presidential inauguration, winter sports, and Martin Luther King.
winter writing prompts • january lesson plan ideas • easy writing related activities • presidential inauguration writing ideas • winter sport writing prompts
A Writing Career on a Budget
Here are tips for developing writing skills, improving craft, and taking advantage of resources inexpensively.
saving money • writing on a budget • writers are poor • learning to write • making the most of your writing money
Here are tips for developing writing skills, improving craft, and taking advantage of resources inexpensively.
saving money • writing on a budget • writers are poor • learning to write • making the most of your writing money
Anna Jacobs - Author Interview
Anna Jacobs talks about how she became a published writer, the writers groups she belongs to, and her inspiration for her historical, contemporary and fantasy novels.
anna jacobs • georgette heyer • regency • romantic novelists association of the uk • romance writers of australia
Anna Jacobs talks about how she became a published writer, the writers groups she belongs to, and her inspiration for her historical, contemporary and fantasy novels.
anna jacobs • georgette heyer • regency • romantic novelists association of the uk • romance writers of australia
Are Writing Contests Helpful to Writers?
Writing contests are valuable tools, helping writers to hone their craft, but writers also should be aware that contests are not the only way to receive feedback.
writing contests • positive aspects of writing contests • negative aspects of writing contests • are writing contests helpful to writers • publication
Writing contests are valuable tools, helping writers to hone their craft, but writers also should be aware that contests are not the only way to receive feedback.
writing contests • positive aspects of writing contests • negative aspects of writing contests • are writing contests helpful to writers • publication
Avoid Writing Contest Scams
With the hundreds of writings contests out there, how can you spot a contest scam? Asking these questions will help you spot the fake competitions.
writing contest scams • fake writing competitions • spot a writing scam • vanity presses • finding a good writing contest
With the hundreds of writings contests out there, how can you spot a contest scam? Asking these questions will help you spot the fake competitions.
writing contest scams • fake writing competitions • spot a writing scam • vanity presses • finding a good writing contest
Breaking into the Romance Market
Debut novelist Allie Spencer talks about breaking into the rom/com market, writing for Little Black Dress and why it's never the wrong time to start writing.
romcom • romantic • novels • littleblackdress • alliespencer
Debut novelist Allie Spencer talks about breaking into the rom/com market, writing for Little Black Dress and why it's never the wrong time to start writing.
romcom • romantic • novels • littleblackdress • alliespencer
Christian Writer's Market Series Publications Directory
So you want to become a serious christian writer, then check out this directory of publications to help you get started.
guidelines • writers • submission • christian • market
So you want to become a serious christian writer, then check out this directory of publications to help you get started.
guidelines • writers • submission • christian • market
Creative Writing - Giving Feedback & Analysis
When giving an opinion on someone else's work, 'Do as you would be done by' is a reliable approach.
constructive criticism creative writing • writing workshops • peer-review writing workshops • ursula le guin • steering the craft
When giving an opinion on someone else's work, 'Do as you would be done by' is a reliable approach.
constructive criticism creative writing • writing workshops • peer-review writing workshops • ursula le guin • steering the craft
Denver Day Shelter Gets Families off the Streets
A unique daytime drop-in center in Denver, Colorado helps women and their children in distress acquire the strength and confidence needed to succeed in the world.
homeless women • day shelter • denver charities • the gathering place • helping the homeless
A unique daytime drop-in center in Denver, Colorado helps women and their children in distress acquire the strength and confidence needed to succeed in the world.
homeless women • day shelter • denver charities • the gathering place • helping the homeless
How To Write a Fantasy Novel
New York Times Bestselling author Brandon Sanderson shares his process of writing fantasy, how he handles character & plot, and how he deals with rewrites.
how to write a fantasy novel • writing fantasy • interview with brandon sanderson • mistborn • elantris
New York Times Bestselling author Brandon Sanderson shares his process of writing fantasy, how he handles character & plot, and how he deals with rewrites.
how to write a fantasy novel • writing fantasy • interview with brandon sanderson • mistborn • elantris
In a Rut?
Writes of the Imagination offers online writing instruction at reasonable rates.
all aspects of poetry • online writing • course • writes of the imagination • alsop review
Writes of the Imagination offers online writing instruction at reasonable rates.
all aspects of poetry • online writing • course • writes of the imagination • alsop review
Interview With Rosemary Clement-Moore
Rosemary Clement-Moore shares her thoughts on the YA market, the paranormal trend, and offers wise advice for aspiring writers.
interview with rosemary clement-moore • young adult author • young adult market trends • prom dates from hell • the splendor falls
Rosemary Clement-Moore shares her thoughts on the YA market, the paranormal trend, and offers wise advice for aspiring writers.
interview with rosemary clement-moore • young adult author • young adult market trends • prom dates from hell • the splendor falls
Journaling With Love
Review of KEEPING A JOURNAL YOU LOVE by Sheila Bender, a useful tool for jaded and would-be journal-keepers. This book offers excerpts from writers' diaries combined with writing exercises.
sheila bender • keeping a journal you love • walking stick press • journaling • diary
Review of KEEPING A JOURNAL YOU LOVE by Sheila Bender, a useful tool for jaded and would-be journal-keepers. This book offers excerpts from writers' diaries combined with writing exercises.
sheila bender • keeping a journal you love • walking stick press • journaling • diary
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