Again, time has slipped off behind my back. I have been so busy -- busier than I've been in years, actually. But, as Chris Baty has said in his NaNo pep talks, you carry on, even when you're busy -- especially when you're busy. You might surprise yourself and be more productive than if you're not busy.
Well, I'm looking at my calendar right now, and I see that I have only one Sunday in March free. Busy or not, I have to give my writing life priority, so I'm setting that lone Sunday aside for me and my fellow wrimos.
Come to my house on Sunday, March 16th at 2:00 PM! Bring a snack if you'd like; I'll provide sodas, waters, juices, cups and napkins, etc. and a cheese tray.
Bring some writing! I suggest three to ten pages printed out (the standard format: New Times 12 pt font, double-spaced), depending on how many people want to share, and bring multiple copies. If people want to bring their entire novel on a disc or flashdrive to find other people who might want to read it, by all means, do.
The loose structure of the meet-up: Spend some time chatting and catching up. Get to work by 3:00 at the latest. Excerpts read aloud (by author or volunteer); excerpt discussed (always lead off with the positive - be respectful - talk about the piece, not the author). Participate in discussion whether or not you share your own writing. Most of all have fun and learn. After everyone has shared who wants to, mingle and network with your fellow writers. Writers work alone, but they don't exist in a vacuum! They need a community, and this is a chance to find or make one.
Who's in?
(As I'm uncomfortable with posting my personal information on a public forum, please e-mail me directly for my address if you plan to attend. luckyjean@gmail.com)
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Feb 29, 2008 - 19 30
I wouldn't mind joining up, although, honestly, I haven't been doing much creative writing, since I've been stuck writing papers and such for classes. I'll e-mail you later.
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Mar 11, 2008 - 17 14
I just wonder what time it will most likely be over. I will probably need to be out by 7 or 8, if it goes that long.
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Mar 13, 2008 - 11 26
I have no idea how long we'll go. I hope for a while, so everyone gets what they need in terms of presenting any writing they want and socializing. Guess we'll see ...