During our monthly evening meetings via ZOOM (for those that can’t make it to the regular monthly daytime meetings), we have been regularly submitting samples of our work for peer review and critique. That has proven to be as helpful to the evening group as it has to those that meet at the monthly day meetings in Abingdon. Several of us have submitted short samples for discussion and review, and we have taken away some great suggestions and feedback to help us improve our writing.
“The monthly evening Zoom meetings are a source of laughter and encouragement, something lonely writers often miss. Peer critiquing helps me see what I wrote, not what I thought I wrote. This seems to be especially helpful when dealing with the past or the future. My reader does not necessarily know what I assume, This becomes evident whether I am the writer or the critiquer. These sessions are extremely helpful.” Peggy Wolfe
“I would say that the Zoom format works well for a low-key, serious discussion about writing issues. It’s easy to share in these meetings.” Linda Dobkins
In recent meetings, we have had members presenting a range of topics such as the importance of book covers and illustrations, easy and inexpensive marketing, short story writing, and editing to name a few. The purpose of the evening meetings is to be a supplement for the monthly daytime meetings and to bring some value to the members of AAG and to help one another improve in our craft.
Taking part in meetings and workshops is paramount for authors because it helps us all improve our skills. Great writing not only communicates ideas clearly but it also captivates our readers and draws them into the worlds that we paint for them on each page. It is our goal as a guild to help each other convey emotions and themes with depth and nuance, building a strong connection with our readers no matter what genre we write in. Growing as a writer is a life-long process and periodic workshops and fellowship with other writers is important in that process.
We hope to see more folks at our day and evening zoom meetings in the coming months. In the meantime, keep up the great work!
*Evening ZOOM meetings held the 2nd Thursday of each month at 8 PM. Email Vicki Fletcher or JC Schweingrouber if you would like to be a part of that group.
“The monthly evening Zoom meetings are a source of laughter and encouragement, something lonely writers often miss. Peer critiquing helps me see what I wrote, not what I thought I wrote. This seems to be especially helpful when dealing with the past or the future. My reader does not necessarily know what I assume, This becomes evident whether I am the writer or the critiquer. These sessions are extremely helpful.” Peggy Wolfe
“I would say that the Zoom format works well for a low-key, serious discussion about writing issues. It’s easy to share in these meetings.” Linda Dobkins
In recent meetings, we have had members presenting a range of topics such as the importance of book covers and illustrations, easy and inexpensive marketing, short story writing, and editing to name a few. The purpose of the evening meetings is to be a supplement for the monthly daytime meetings and to bring some value to the members of AAG and to help one another improve in our craft.
Taking part in meetings and workshops is paramount for authors because it helps us all improve our skills. Great writing not only communicates ideas clearly but it also captivates our readers and draws them into the worlds that we paint for them on each page. It is our goal as a guild to help each other convey emotions and themes with depth and nuance, building a strong connection with our readers no matter what genre we write in. Growing as a writer is a life-long process and periodic workshops and fellowship with other writers is important in that process.
We hope to see more folks at our day and evening zoom meetings in the coming months. In the meantime, keep up the great work!
*Evening ZOOM meetings held the 2nd Thursday of each month at 8 PM. Email Vicki Fletcher or JC Schweingrouber if you would like to be a part of that group.
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