Writing groups

Last night I joined my third writing group, in recent years. Many followers would ask why I’ve chosen to join another group, when I already attend two? Each group is very different in nature and personality so delivers a unique vibe for those attending. 

As a creative person, I need and rely upon external stimulus to thrive. Purely listening to other creatives be it authors, writers, poets, playwrights or musicians discussing their projects, reading their work or sharing experiences boosts my own creativity.
When you work at home each day, in an isolated bubble, the creative energy flags so I have to make a conscious effort to boost my own energies. 

​I don’t always read or share my projects. Last night, I listened to others sharing their work and receiving constructive feedback. A vital but daunting process for any creative but also the audience. I used their feedback to self-question my own project: do I do that? Have I included that? Would my work benefit from such an addition? I always take a note book to jot down ideas which appear during the session or relevant instructions regarding improvements that I can mull over. You never stop learning in this game!
This writing group is further afield from home, has a healthy history spanning over sixty years and accommodates many genres, creative formats and publishing experience. Thankfully, the frequency of their meetings is weekly, so I have more flexibility regarding attendance on weeks when my other groups hold their monthly gathering.
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It’s no coincidence that my energy levels and creativity are sky high this morning – making for an interesting day!

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