Hi Fellow Writers,
First off, I just wanted to say — you guys are truly inspiring. Just this past meeting we heard two positive reports from members about their progress on the road to getting published. I can’t wait to hear more about what’s going on in September.
But before we talk September, here’s a brief overview of August 15. For those of you who didn’t get there, we got caught up on our summers (a writer’s version of “what I did with my summer vacation”!), talked plot and plot structure (which provided me with a lot of new perspectives, especially in the realm of fiction), and had some readings (me, Judy Minshall, and Donna Jordahl). If you’re interested in reading up more on plot structure, I posted a few links up on the blog. Certainly not the last word in plot structure, but a place to start.
Okay, so here’s the deal on September 19. We’re going to do an all-readings meeting that day, at the beautiful Caldwell Park (located at 8th Avenue and E. Center Street). No critiques, no copies required to pass around — just the opportunity to savor the fruits of your labors while enjoying the verdant pleasures of the outdoors.
Depending on how many people would like to read, we can also allocate more time than the usual 5 minutes (I will keep you updated on how many people we have). Sign up here to do a reading.
Bring your blankets or lawn chairs to sit on, a light refreshment (a snack or beverage…just keep it simple, no need to go all out and kill yourself in the kitchen!), and a guest who loves good writing, if you’d like.
What if it rains? In the event of rain, do NOT go to Caldwell Park — we will meet at our usual place, the Minnie Howard Room in the Marshall Public Library. Don’t worry, we can still bring in our snacks to share there and beverages (except the alcohol — sorry, not my rules!).
Look forward to seeing you on Sept 19 at 4-6pm in Caldwell Park!