Writing Groups
Reasons for JoiningWriting groups can be a useful tool for building a network of fellow writers who can offer feedback, help edit, and provide support. All are important factors for getting your work published. Before you get to the point of publishing your work, you should have multiple people read it. Your writing should change and improve from the time you began to the time of publishing. Writing groups can help take your writing to the next level.
Create Your Own GroupIf you cannot find a group that fits your needs, you should try to create your own! You can shape it to match your writing style or leave it open so that all writers can join. Some websites, like meetup.com allow you to create a group and it automatically advertises for you, allowing others who are searching for a group to find yours. When creating your group, it might be helpful to check out how other groups are run. There are specific rules that writing groups try to follow and it will be important to establish your own set of guidelines.
Writing Group RulesBefore going to your first group meeting, check out some of the rules that have been recommended by organizations like the Chronicle of Higher Education for writing groups. This will be important so that if you choose to create your own group, you know what rules you would like to establish for your own group. It will also help you to know what the expectations are for groups you decide to join.
Some questions to ask: 1. How often do they expect you to produce your own written material? 2. How long before meetings do they want you to provide your material? 3. How many people participate in the group? |
Ann Arbor Groups
Find support and guidance in local writing groups. If you live in Ann Arbor, there are many writing groups to choose from based on your writing style.
Choose from:
Online GroupsSometimes it might be difficult to make the time to attend meetings for writing groups, but there are other opportunities! Check out this website to correspond with writers electronically. You can choose groups that fit your writing genre!
College ProgramsYou might be interested in furthering your writing career in college. Professors act as mentors to help you develop your writing. Furthermore, fellow students will provide community that can support and encourage you in the writing process. The Association of Writers and Writing Programs can help you find programs based on location, level of study and genre. For more information check out college writing programs page.
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