In Easter, I was invited to by Sue (a fellow Scribbler) to join a group of ladies that meet up roughly at the end of the month to read their writing and recieve feedback. Each time two people read. Sadly, the next date, I had a cold... then work put me on a never ending course that was run every Tuesday for what felt like forever. June could have been my first meeting but I had forgotten when it was until I got the recent email informing me of the July meet up.
The meeting was lots of fun. It was interesting to meet up with a group of wome who are all passionate about writing and are actively seeking publication.
Mavis read a piece set in the time of World War I. Now this wouldn't usually be my thing but it was intersting to hear what people though worked or didn't work in her writing and the suggestions made. I was quite pleased that I was able to share an idea that thought could strengthen her chapter.
Sue then share with us a piece that she has been working on for People's Friend. She told us about previous work she has had published in the magazine and her understanding of the style of writing that they look for.
Afterwards, we were informed of the next date and Sue looked to see if anyone wanted to book in to do a reading. The next available date was September so I checked nobody minded then snapped it up. I am nervous of reading infront of them as I will be hearing the feedback first hand, however, it is what I crave to improve my writing.
Taling about positive feedback... Sue shared some news at the meeting and one very intersting point was that Maureen Blundell is looking to come back in October to run a workshop and 1-to-1 feedback. I pencilled in the date so I don't book anything else as last time her support was amazing.
The meeting was lots of fun. It was interesting to meet up with a group of wome who are all passionate about writing and are actively seeking publication.
Mavis read a piece set in the time of World War I. Now this wouldn't usually be my thing but it was intersting to hear what people though worked or didn't work in her writing and the suggestions made. I was quite pleased that I was able to share an idea that thought could strengthen her chapter.
Sue then share with us a piece that she has been working on for People's Friend. She told us about previous work she has had published in the magazine and her understanding of the style of writing that they look for.
Afterwards, we were informed of the next date and Sue looked to see if anyone wanted to book in to do a reading. The next available date was September so I checked nobody minded then snapped it up. I am nervous of reading infront of them as I will be hearing the feedback first hand, however, it is what I crave to improve my writing.
Taling about positive feedback... Sue shared some news at the meeting and one very intersting point was that Maureen Blundell is looking to come back in October to run a workshop and 1-to-1 feedback. I pencilled in the date so I don't book anything else as last time her support was amazing.
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