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Writing Groups

Insecure? Join a Writer’s Support Group

February 24, 2014 by Guest Post 26 Comments
writer's support group

It all began with an off-handed remark to a fellow author about a writer’s support group. A sign-up list was offered and on September 1, 2011, we had our first group blog posting with about forty writers participating.   The Insecure Writer’s Support Group (IWSG) has now grown far beyond its humble beginnings. There are … [Read more…]

Posted in: Inspiration, Writing Groups, Writing Life Tagged: writing groups

Writing Critique Groups…a Blessing and a Curse!

October 17, 2012 by Kathy Steffen 9 Comments
writing critique groups

There is nothing better for your creative writing than finding (or creating) a writing critique group. Having someone else read your work is the perfect way to discover if your novel writing is successful and your story is making it to the page (after all, it’s perfect in your head!) and finding out what works … [Read more…]

Posted in: Critiques, Writing Groups, Writing Life Tagged: critique group, writing groups

Finding Your Writing Voice

July 6, 2012 by Guest Post 6 Comments
Finding your writing voice

Everyone hears about “voice,” but how do you know when you have found yours? This post walks you through how to workshop finding your writing voice with your writer’s group, critique group, or just a group of writing friends. The Finding Your Writing Voice Workshop is a fun activity you can do with your writers’ group. … [Read more…]

Posted in: Classes and Workshops, Writing Craft, Writing Groups, Writing Tips Tagged: critique group, finding your voice, workshops

Conferences, Conventions, and Writing Groups for Young Adult Writers

December 2, 2011 by KristiCook Leave a Comment
Writing Groups for Young Adult Writers

So, you’re writing a Young Adult manuscript–maybe you’re just starting out, or maybe you’ve got several completed manuscripts under your belt.  Maybe you’re looking for an agent.  Or maybe you’ve already got an agent, and you’re looking to network with kidlit professionals.  You know there must be resources out there to help you on the … [Read more…]

Posted in: Conferences, Writing Business, Writing Groups, Writing Life Tagged: kidlit, Romantic Times, SCBWI, verla Kay blueboards, writing conferences, writing groups, young adult

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