Greetings, writers!
The first meeting of every month, we will have writing prompts for those who would like a nudge. Of course, if you are working on something else and want to bring that in for critique, you are free to do that.
The first 15-20 minutes of each meeting will be a pre-assigned writing topic for one of our members to deliver. We are working on a topics and presenters list. Please bring your suggestions to our meetings.
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Saturday, November 10, 2007
Sunday, October 07, 2007
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Notes for Our Next Meeting
Welcome to our Blog Site if you are a new member! If you are an old member, thank you kindly for checking back with us. This is where our notes for previous and upcoming meetings can be found.
We discussed a few points of business that would be of interest to those of you who missed our last meeting, and they are as follows:
We encourage our members to arrive a few minutes before 9:00 am in order to prepare themselves for the meeting, whether that means getting your coffee or catching up with fellow members before the meeting starts. We will begin to start the meetings promptly at 9:00 am in order to ensure that there is enough time for each writer's piece to be read and critiqued.
Looking forward to seeing everyone at the next meeting!
We discussed a few points of business that would be of interest to those of you who missed our last meeting, and they are as follows:
We encourage our members to arrive a few minutes before 9:00 am in order to prepare themselves for the meeting, whether that means getting your coffee or catching up with fellow members before the meeting starts. We will begin to start the meetings promptly at 9:00 am in order to ensure that there is enough time for each writer's piece to be read and critiqued.
Looking forward to seeing everyone at the next meeting!
Saturday, January 27, 2007
Friday, January 26, 2007
About L.A.W.
The Lebanon Area Writers group gets together regularly to encourage one another and share information.
- Are you an emerging or established author?
- Would you like to learn more about the writing business and your options for getting published?
- How about getting constructive criticism and helpful suggestions from other writers, some of whom are already published?
MEETINGS:
Every first and third Wednesday at 9:00 AM
Lebanon YMCA
Have you carried an inclination to write, but have no real idea or clues and are, perhaps, a little anxious about how to begin?
If you answered “Yes,” to any of these questions, the Lebanon Area Writers group may be just right for you.
MORE INFORMATION: Call Mary Busha (513) 228-1205 or Carol Horst (513) 932-3636
PURPOSE
We come together to encourage, educate, critique and support each other with respect and consideration with the goal of advancing our individual abilities toward becoming good writers and published authors.
BENEFITS OF PARTICIPATION
There are many reasons to associate with people with similar interests and pursuits. Lebanon Area Writers’ experience says there will be opportunity for...
- Peer Accountability - Holding one another to reasonable expectations
- Regular Encouragement - Affirmation, exhortation, inspiration and support
- New Perspectives - Personal growth through unanticipated points of view
- Information and education - Expanding your awareness
- Instructors and Speakers - Presentations about writing and publishing
MEETING FORMATS
9:00 - 9:30 Gathering and Updates
9:30 - 11:00 Critique Groups
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Thursday, January 25, 2007
Critiquing Guidelines
Presenting is voluntary, not mandatory, for participation in this writers’ group. Writers offer up to two pages (no more) of double-spaced copy for constructive criticism with the option of reading their work aloud to their small group. Writers shall always expect from their group these standards for effectiveness.
1. Reasonable Expectations. The purpose of a critique session is to offer a positive opinion, a different point of view or a helpful suggestion for the writer.
2. Consistent Goal. The goal of critiquing is to encourage each other to keep writing, keep trying, and/or to possibly attempt something new and different.
3. Nothing Personal. Constructive criticism should never focus on the individual writer, but give inspiration for their work.
4. More to Learn. Every writer and every person who critiques has permission to be imperfect, as an individual work in progress.
5. Tact and Sensitivity. Comments from your critique group will be gentle, but honest; never harsh or personal.
6. Written Words. After reading your two pages of copy (and reading them out loud - your choice), group members will write their constructive criticisms on a standard critique form and return them to you for your edification.
7. Friendly Listeners. An oral reading to a group may be a high-risk venture for the writer. If you make that decision, you can be assured that you are always among friends.
8. Receiving Criticism. Generally, writers should not defend or respond with explanations about their presentations from critique group members. However, it may be appropriate to answer a few direct questions from the group.
9. After the critique: Unless you have a special working relationship with other members or have made arrangements in advance, please do not send out items for group members to critique and/or edit between meetings.
1. Reasonable Expectations. The purpose of a critique session is to offer a positive opinion, a different point of view or a helpful suggestion for the writer.
2. Consistent Goal. The goal of critiquing is to encourage each other to keep writing, keep trying, and/or to possibly attempt something new and different.
3. Nothing Personal. Constructive criticism should never focus on the individual writer, but give inspiration for their work.
4. More to Learn. Every writer and every person who critiques has permission to be imperfect, as an individual work in progress.
5. Tact and Sensitivity. Comments from your critique group will be gentle, but honest; never harsh or personal.
6. Written Words. After reading your two pages of copy (and reading them out loud - your choice), group members will write their constructive criticisms on a standard critique form and return them to you for your edification.
7. Friendly Listeners. An oral reading to a group may be a high-risk venture for the writer. If you make that decision, you can be assured that you are always among friends.
8. Receiving Criticism. Generally, writers should not defend or respond with explanations about their presentations from critique group members. However, it may be appropriate to answer a few direct questions from the group.
9. After the critique: Unless you have a special working relationship with other members or have made arrangements in advance, please do not send out items for group members to critique and/or edit between meetings.
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