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   Angela
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   I'd like to join a writer's group. It would be great to connect with other writers. How do you make the most of a writer's group? What happens if you give and give and don't receive? Want to make sure I find the right group for me. Thanks.

   Posted 2 years ago #
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   Amandah Blackwell
   Moderator

   First, make sure you have the time to be part of a writer's group. Second, make sure it's a good fit for you. If you're constantly giving and giving and not receiving, it may be time to find another group. Third, be open to constructive feedback. If the organizer makes or suggests changes to a piece you wrote, receive the feedback and say "thank you!" Finally, you may see the same faces over and over (I do), this is all right. It shows who is dedicated and who is not (we discussed this in my group). Many groups can have 100+ people, but only 5 or 10 will show up each week. Everyone is busy, but if you're serious about being a writer, you will do what it takes to fulfill you dream. Good luck!

   Posted 2 years ago #
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   Trisha Miller
   Administrator

   That's good advice Rebecca! I would only add that you should definitely consider joining more than one group as sometimes different writers' groups have different 'vibes' and you'll get a very different interaction.

   Posted 2 years ago #
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   BillieJean
   Member

   Definitely join more than one group. That's what I did. You get a sense of who will be participating and what direction the writing group will take. Sometimes smaller groups are better because you have more interaction with each other; it's more intimate.

   Posted 2 years ago #
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   TravGirl
   Member

   Something else that I think can be really important, is to look for a writer's group that specializes in the genre you are interested in - and there are specific groups for just about every interest, such as fiction, non-fiction, poetry, screen-writing, travel writing, science fiction, etc.

   If you pick the right group you'll get the most out of it. It doesn't do a poet much good to join a science-fiction writing group, or a screen writer to join a poetry group.

   Posted 2 years ago #
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   SarahQT
   Member

   Great tip TravGirl about joining a group within your genre. I use Meetup.com and there are a ton of groups within my city -- kind of makes your head spin! Sometimes you'll find a group doesn't fit your needs. That's all right. I may seem time consuming to "test" out a bunch of groups, but it's worth it to find the one for you!

   Posted 2 years ago #

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