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Re: Writing Group 2
« Reply #450 on: September 15, 2006, 03:09:29 AM »
How do I join a writer's group?

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Re: Writing Group 2
« Reply #451 on: September 15, 2006, 09:08:55 AM »
Writer's group went as well as could be expected. I think Jeffe got some helpful comments and we even ended a little early.

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How do I join a writer's group?

edit: see http://www.timewastersguide.com/boards/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=writing_group;action=display;num=1158330933 for discussion on new members. Remember that you can always start a new one.

Briefly, the rules are:
-You must read and show up twice, giving good comments, before you are put onto the schedule
-Both groups meet using MSN Instant Messenger. It's the only thing that's worked consistently.
-You must be kind, but you must give comments that will help the writer improve: no "I liked it." or "i just didn't enjoy it"

That's about it. We distribute by email, and read the submission before the meeting. The author guides the discussion.
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Re: Writing Group 2
« Reply #452 on: September 15, 2006, 03:59:56 PM »
Thank you for the information. Where on this site do I find this Writers group to sign up for. I have msn messenger.


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Re: Writing Group 2
« Reply #453 on: September 15, 2006, 04:15:08 PM »
I would go to that new thread and express your interest.

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Re: Writing Group 2
« Reply #454 on: September 18, 2006, 12:42:55 PM »
Ruby, as Nessa said in the other thread, we've not forgotten you, so hang in there.

Right now, I'm not even sure if we're meeting or not tomorrow night (despite Nessa's updated schedule).

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Re: Writing Group 2
« Reply #455 on: September 18, 2006, 02:24:36 PM »
Yes, we're meeting.  I'll get the sub out this afternoon.  I've worked 272 hours in the last 3 weeks so I got a little behind, but dangit I want the input.

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Re: Writing Group 2
« Reply #456 on: September 18, 2006, 10:10:23 PM »
/me looks around for the sun.

Is it afternoon yet? ;D
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Re: Writing Group 2
« Reply #457 on: September 19, 2006, 01:03:20 AM »
I won't be able to come  :( but now that I'm fully invested in Jena/Kris's story, you must still send me the submission and I'll email comments.
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Re: Writing Group 2
« Reply #458 on: September 19, 2006, 12:15:20 PM »
Hrm. Nessa, that reminds me... weren't you going to send me some comments? I think it was the week that you were in D.C. and you said sometime or other that you had some notes to send. Pardon me whilst I pout...
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Re: Writing Group 2
« Reply #459 on: September 19, 2006, 07:33:42 PM »
 :-[

Oops. You're right. I completely spaced it. I've been so busy with stuff lately that I've hardly been on the computer. I will earnestly try to do that this week.

Edit: I've reviewed it and emailed you comments.
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Re: Writing Group 2
« Reply #460 on: September 21, 2006, 11:28:38 AM »
Yep, you have indeed. Thanks. I'll read the rewrite of your ch. soon (i.e., once my blasted homework is outta the way).
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Re: Writing Group 2
« Reply #461 on: September 26, 2006, 01:57:53 PM »
Hey, Ruby, do you want to come to group next week? See if you like it?
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Re: Writing Group 2
« Reply #462 on: September 26, 2006, 08:08:50 PM »
George is out of town, but will send commentary on tonight's piece.  Kris won't be attending for a while.  I'm hoping to be there, but will depend on work.  :)

Cya all tonight.

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Re: Writing Group 2
« Reply #463 on: September 26, 2006, 09:06:31 PM »
SE and Nessa can't make it either, apparently. SE's internet is messed up and I guess Nessa has some church stuff. So that leaves... you and me, Jena, plus maybe Jeffe and perhaps Fastor?

EDIT: "one is the loneliest number that you'll ever see..." :'(
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Re: Writing Group 2
« Reply #464 on: September 26, 2006, 10:23:51 PM »
I missed you, dangit.  I got home at 7:15 but you were already off line.  Sorry.  So try Shrain again next week?  We don't have anyone else on the schedule.  Call this our week off.

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