The Write Time Writer’s Group meets in Geneva, Illinois, a couple of
times a month. We’re not your usual writer’s group, but that should come
as no surprise given the makeup of our members. We operate as a
writer’s support group following a formula instituted by our founder and
past leader, noted author John Kador, who has since moved on to my old neck of the woods in Pennsylvania.
As
a support group, we are not focused on critiquing, although we will
critique when asked. Instead, our focus is on discussing the craft and
writing. We do speed writing exercises using prompts. Each exercise
takes about three or four minutes during our meetings.
How well
does this type of writer’s group work? I have seen writers move from a
vague hobby interest to become excellent writers. One of members has
been picked up by the premier agent representing authors in the sci-fi
genre. Another writer has had negotiations with a Hollywood agent
representing script writers. Several members are indie-published
authors. We have a published poet. One of our past members has achieved
national recognition for her published poetry. We have a professional
editor in the group who helps to keep our grammar on track.
Sound
interesting? The Write Time Writer’s Group is a free writer’s group. If
you live within a reasonable commute of Geneva, Illinois, contact me
about joining.
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