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By: Daniel Sapp (Edward Vass)

Daniel Sapp (Edward Vass) — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 06:57:13 +0000

I’m not sure I want to start a writing group or join one. I just know that I miss fellow minded people, who write with passion, and love reading as well. This will probably eschew me to other writers, but I mostly am working on Scifi and fantasy, but not necessarily limited to those genres. I received my first rejection letter the other day for my novel SEAS OF NIGHT. I was at first dejected, but then thought deeper, and I realized, they only wanted the first five pages, and in those first few pages, the literary agency was probably right on. The novel, 389 pages in word and over 80,000 words, started slowly, like a snowball rolling down hill, it didn’t gain speed and mass until later. Oh, well. I learned something about the industry.

By: Kimberly

Kimberly — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 00:44:47 +0000

Tumblemoose,

I absolutely had to ask… was that crackpot me? I’m kidding, of course.
Perhaps an online group would work?? I live in a very small, southern town. We have no groups here and a lot of discouragment. (get a real job, lol) But I’m feeling ya’ll.

Happy Writing Everyone,
Kim

By: Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 19:47:16 +0000

Hi Toritseju,

The writers’ groups I’m speaking of don’t involve money. That is, the writers don’t have to pay money to belong, and the writers’ group organizers don’t get paid to set it up.

I’m not sure if that answers your question…if not, let me know!

Laurie

By: Toritseju

Toritseju — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 14:43:12 +0000

Love your tips. But what really bothers me is besides the argument presented, is the financial benefits that should accrue members of the writers club or the founder.
Could you speak on that?

By: Glenn

Glenn — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 02:50:01 +0000

Laurie – Loved your thoughts on putting a group together working on a common idea, we do the same on our website. Come visit!

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How to Write a Romance Novel - 8 Tips From a Published Writer — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 21:37:12 +0000

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By: Katharine Trauger

Katharine Trauger — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:19:44 +0000

We have assignments for short pieces, and read aloud. Anyone can comment. Forces us to think outside the box. Works with a small (6-8 members) group.

By: Laurie PK

Laurie PK — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 17:10:20 +0000

Hi Ayda, Yes, it's possible to have a writing group over the internet; in fact, I have just the starting point for you! 3 Tips for Joining an Online Writing Group is an article here on Quips & Tips for Successful Writers that describes how online groups work. I also recommend visiting the Absolute Writers Forum (just Google it), and browsing their extensive forum for possible writing groups. I hope this helps; let me know how it goes! Best writing wishes, Laurie .-= Laurie PK´s last blog post ..5 Over-Used Words and Phrases for Writers to Avoid =-.

By: ayda

ayda — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 15:37:11 +0000

Is it possible to have a writing group via internet? And so the meeting and feedback, responses and critiques through internet? Thank you.