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Writing Group - New Members (Diversity in writing group (Age, Socio-Ec,…
Writing Group - New Members
Danielle
Would be youngest member
Engaged & thoughtful crit
Writes horror
Phoebe dislikes horror
Erin likes Steven King & has child named Poe
Megan writes horror-adjacent (ghost story)?
Wendy enjoys horror
Others ok w/horror
Met via Erin
Expressed interest and enthusiasm for group
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Diversity in writing group
Age
Socio-Ec
Race
Gender
Sex orientation
Ability
What does this mean?
How do we want to think about it?
Group self-selects
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Parents/non-parents
Inviting new members
Explain our process
Group interview
Established group members discuss
Decide by consensus
Trial period
Typically, what we do is have interested people come to a meeting or two to see how we operate.
Then we have them submit a piece for critique. This is so you can get feedback from us and see if what we say meshes with what your goals are for your work. Some people find that our critiquing doesn't work for them.
Then we (the original group) meets one week solo so we can discuss fit (so, July 19 meeting). How do we feel about the potential person? Will they contribute and fit in? This is also a chance for you to assess and evaluate, too. We're not a good fit for everyone!
If we all feel it's a good match, then we issue an invitation to join.
If you have any questions or concerns, let me know.
Group norms
Expectation of commitment
All crit & submit writing or exercies
Dry spells okay
Meet at restaurant
Meet in library or dedicated space for longer manuscript reviews
Submissions out at least a week in advance, 2 months in advance for longer pieces
Poetry not a fit
Annual goals setting
Annual, holiday book exchange
Be on the look-out for new group members if/when appropriate
People who haven't been a fit
Show up inconsistently
Struggle with receiving crits
Fail to listen well
Seem mostly concerned w/their own work
Mentorship
Goal focused
Looking specially for BIPOC
Need to work out a plan & tasks