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Joe,
It’s beautiful! It’s a fantasy in the reality of the everyday. I love it. I didn’t know what a writing circle was either. LOL. But I joined it because another writer I respect and have followed on her blog for years invited me. Basically, a bunch of writers get together and the leader gives a prompt. Everyone writes on the prompt for a specific amount of time (10-15 minutes) and then those who want to, share. As someone shares, you write down words or phrases that strike you and repeat them back to the writer after they share. No comments. No judgements. Just the words. And then the next one shares and so on until it’s time to move to the next prompt. There was something very powerful about hearing your words repeated back to you without any commentary. And although we were using the Zoom chat to echo back the words, I really enjoyed the process. This circle has been running for years in person, but because they had to move to Zoom, I was able to join them. And they plan to continue in Zoom, so bonus for me.
I’m attaching my sestina in case you want to read it. I wish I knew where to think about submitting it.Joe,
That is a great response! Now I want to read the sestina. They are difficult to write, but I have one I wrote that really needs to be published in a farm journal of some kind. LOL.I have not made good on my submission promise from our last Zoom, but I did join a writing circle and I promise to have submission news next time we Zoom.
Merry Christmas to all,
SallyJoe,
Maybe a new thread would be good for that. I know for myself, meeting live (and only the 2nd time for me today) has already helped me get a bit more focused on writing. I’m thinking about what I want to accomplish and have a specific date and time to work, even if it’s only for 30 or 45 minutes. It’s like gold.
But I am intrigued by the idea of writing a longer work with a partner, where each one takes on a particular character POV.I just read this fascinating article about writing with a partner. It seems like a great way to stay accountable and write. What do you all think?
9 Questions About Working with a CoauthorHi Nikita,
I didn’t get a link from you. 🙁 But, I’m writing anyway as if we were meeting. I’d still like to talk publishing strategies sometime.Nikita,
I’m up for either. My email is sygoerner@aol.com and I like the idea of chatting and writing. Maybe we can get in at least a 20 minute power write?Joe,
I know you’re right. It just bothers me when I see “best sellers” by folks on the news who can’t string two sentences together to save their life. 🙂Joe,
It makes me think about all the best sellers that are written by celebrities in any circle. They are famous and so their book sells whether or not it’s any good or that they even wrote it.
It’s downright depressing. And it apparently hasn’t changed all that much as the article seems to conclude that famous was equal to social circles and not to talent or creativity.
Or did I miss it completely?Joe,
That works for me and I’d love to hear your thoughts and ideas. Is there a Zoom link?
I’ll bring the leftover stuffing. LOL.I’m up for anything. I could use writing time for certain. I’d love to talk publishing/how to find the right magazine/self-publishing.
How are you meeting up? And what time?
