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Judy Evans @JudyEv (382104) • Rockingham, Australia 26 Jul 22

I received a nice note yesterday from a friend from our previous hometown. We were both in the writing group there and she used to write the most quirky children’s poetry. She thanked me for returning a book to her. The book,...

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the beekeeper of aleppo

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I score a pair of fingerless gloves

Judy Evans @JudyEv (382104) • Rockingham, Australia 17 Dec 19

Last Friday, my writing group held their Christmas wind-up. We all had to wear red, white and/or green and wear a funny hat. We took a plate of food to share and a small gift. We were encouraged to purchase our gift from a thrift...

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More beanies for babies

Judy Evans @JudyEv (382104) • Rockingham, Australia 21 Nov 19

We’re going to see an old friend on Sunday and on way we’re dropping off some more crocheted beanies to a different friend. She will deliver them a children’s hospital where hopefully they will grace the heads of premature babies....

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The Hand Writing On The Wall

Lawanda Fewell @amazingstories2020 (21) 13 Sep 19

Hello Everyone, I believe God's word changes the hearts of people. When this nation the "United States" begins to see the handwriting on the wall the people will wake up. To understand the "handwriting on the wall" read the book...

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Writing group this afternoon

Judy Evans @JudyEv (382104) • Rockingham, Australia 12 Sep 19

Our writing group meets this afternoon. I haven’t been going lately as we always seem to be away on the days they meet. The homework was for a flash fiction so I thought I’d share my offering with you. It’s 75 words. I’m sure many...

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Our local writer has won a huge award

Judy Evans @JudyEv (382104) • Rockingham, Australia 23 Sep 18

I belong to a writing group in our small town although lately I haven’t been able to get there very often. Another member who doesn’t get there very often has been working on a novel for several years. All his hard work has now...

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wilbur smith adventure writing award

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How can I figure out if I should approve a person to my writing group?

Lena Kovadlo @lovebuglena (52146) • Staten Island, New York 22 Apr 18

I started a writing group on Facebook a few years ago for people to share their work - be it poetry or other types of writing - and talk about their books, if they had published any. At first I would approve everyone that wanted...

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My writing group effort

Judy Evans @JudyEv (382104) • Rockingham, Australia 23 Nov 17

I belong to a writing group. Of course, I couldn’t attend while we were overseas but I haven’t been since I returned either. Since joining myLot, I do very little writing of fiction or any other sort. I can’t seem to get...

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Ten Benefits of Joining A Writing Group

patgalca @patgalca (18481) • Orangeville, Ontario 16 Oct 17

I have been a member of a writing group for thirteen years. When I joined the group there were six members. We have grown to as many as fifteen members at a meeting. We have about 8 members per meeting. I never miss a meeting if I...

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I haven't done my homework

Judy Evans @JudyEv (382104) • Rockingham, Australia 2 Mar 17

Tomorrow our writing group meets and I haven't done my homework. We meet fortnightly and at the last meeting we all put forward a word which is supposed to be incorporated into a story for tomorrow. I managed to get the first...

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A Busy Day for a Change

Judy Evans @JudyEv (382104) • Rockingham, Australia 16 Feb 17

Today will be a busy day in our terms. We have accepted an invitation to view a retirement village in Bunbury, Western Australia, about 30kms away. We have no intentions of selling up any time soon but at 70, we need to start...

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The Answer to: What's Wrong with Australia

Judy Evans @JudyEv (382104) • Rockingham, Australia 1 Dec 16

Thanks to all those who commented on my last post. Rather than write the same thing over and over I'll tell you the answer here and add a bit more. In the photo Australia is back to front so the west coast is on the right and the...

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Have you tried writing an acrostic piece?

Judy Evans @JudyEv (382104) • Rockingham, Australia 2 Feb 16

Renatus Revocatus suggested a discussion submitted by @IreneVincent. It was written acrostically meaning the first sentence started with A and each sentence thereafter started with the next letter of the alphabet - second...

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Tarred with the Same Brush

Judy Evans @JudyEv (382104) • Rockingham, Australia 30 Jan 16

I went to our writing group meeting last Friday. We had a workshop with a visiting author on writing a murder mystery for a Dinner in July event which is on the local agenda. The 20 to 30 minute skit will be the entertainment...

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christmas in july

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They're Putting Me To Work

patgalca @patgalca (18481) • Orangeville, Ontario 24 Jan 16

I am a member of a local writing group. Actually, I'm the secretary which in reality means I run the group. I set the schedule. I unlock the door. I send out reminder emails. I run the Twitter and Facebook pages. At today's...

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Looking for people to write with in seattle?

sneakerprince @sneakerprince (71) • United States 24 Jul 09

I organize a writing circle every week via website called, www.findtimetowrite.com any writers out there want a group to join? possibly get some tips or help? you should log onto this website and find out more information!! what...

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Does anyone here go to a writing group?

cripfemme @cripfemme (7698) • United States 28 Jan 09

I go to two. I used to go to a third one, but they weren't harsh enough in their feedback (which I need) and I decided to save bus fare and not go there anymore. I get much more out of my other two. Do you go to a writing group?...

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Have you ever written a book? Or at least tried?

AcidPT @AcidPT (70) • Portugal 12 Nov 08

When I was a kid I entered a local short story contest and got my story published, along with several people's. A couple years later I entered the same contest and won 1st prize, so I got another story published, which I felt...

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Online writing group?

stagewhisper @stagewhisper (901) • United States 14 Jul 08

Today I've been seeing several posts from someone asking for others to take a look at a book that person has been writing, and it made the wheels in my head turn a little as I glanced over those discussions. I have participated in...

How To Start and Manage a Writing Group

patgalca @patgalca (18481) • Orangeville, Ontario 5 Feb 08

I mentioned this yesterday and immediately followed up. Here are some great pointers in starting a writing group if you are unable to find one in your area, and how to run the group. Of course you can run it the way you want but...

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