Aim: To become a better writer!

Objectives:

- To gain confidence in writing

- To learn to feel OK exploring different styles of writing or subjects or genres: sometimes writing outside one’s comfort zone

- To encourage one another’s writing with positive criticism so everyone progresses

- To gain insight into one’s writing strengths and weaknesses

House Rules:

- Respect everyone’s varied skill / experience level;

- Listen to each other fairly: one person speaking at a time;

- Treat as confidential anything which is shared in the group;

- No dissemination outside the group (authors’ copyright);

- Be aware that extraneous reminiscences can be distracting;

- Stick to the agreed word limit;

- Send writing in advance by email if possible; bring copies;

- Feedback constructively;

- Enjoy!

This group meets face to face, using email to circulate the monthly writing completed by its members in advance of the meeting.