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11/6/2024 0 Comments

Like-minded people - writing groups

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If you’ve been following my blog for a while you’ll know I belong to numerous writing groups and societies in the surrounding area. I’ve recently increased my memberships as I found that my circle of writing friends had diminished somewhat since ‘lockdown’ and I wished to meet new people, with fresh ideas. 
     I attend various writing groups each week, and it may surprise others to hear that I rarely read aloud or share my work. I don’t attend to receive praise or a critique of my current project but more to listen and enjoy other writers’ work and provide feedback, if asked. The creative vibe at such meetings is enough for me to be reenergised and creatively renewed - which suits me.
     On occasions, I’ll hear a snippet of something that will inspire me to turn my hand to writing a poem or a short story which I would never create without their inspiration. 
     I love the chatter of creatives who are brimming with ideas, knowledge and experience. I’ll happily learn from others, take note of historical details mentioned, assist in a quandary they’re experiencing or provide an answer based on my path towards publication. 
     Each group is very different in the manner they are organised, funded and their overall outcomes. Some have annual membership, some have subs payable on attendance, while others are completely free.
I suggest that newbies need to attend a couple of sessions ensuring the group fits with their needs. Though in some respects, you can learn from other creative even if it doesn’t fit your initial purpose. I’ve probably learnt more than I realise from poets regarding the craft of editing and revising a single line over a matter of weeks. The same goes for different genres, who you initially thought so different to your own, can teach you a valuable thing or two!
     I love the variety of people and experiences brought together for an evening. You never know who you’re going to meet, what’ll coincidences will occur and surprisingly, when you find an expert in a field of knowledge that you’re currently researching. I kid you not, it happens in writing groups!
     Writing groups were the grass roots of my ‘secret scribbler’ days when I had no choice but to indulge in the presence of likeminded people for my own creative satisfaction. I’d like to think I give back to all the groups I attend, some probably more than others, but I’ll continue to attend and support other creatives.

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