Recently I posted a devotion about my journey to make friends since moving to the state of Washington. After the posting one of my new friends pointed out that I hadn’t mentioned my writing friends. Yes, I hadn’t included them, but not because they were unimportant or inconsequential in my life.
For me and I’m sure for most writers, writing buddies and critique groups fill a very important place in their life. I belong to two different groups and each has a unique place in my writing journey.
The first is a critique group. Although our main purpose is critiquing each other’s work, we also offer support, suggest changes and have a little fun while we’re at it.
My second group is a writer’s group. We gather several times a month and write. We started during 2009 NANOWRIMO, (National Novel Writers Month) and at the end of November a small group of us didn’t want to stop. We inspire, guide through the blocks, suggest words and ideas. When we find a character with a problem someone always has a solution, a flat plot, someone will pump it up. We also have fun together, because sometimes it can’t be all about the writing.
These two groups have given me the courage to streetch myself, move out of my comfort zone. I don’t have a dedication page in my first published book, but if I did it would have a list of the men and women in these two groups. They have pushed me, and continue to do so, to places I never really thought I could reach.
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Thank you Angie, Renee, Bev, Judy and Rich. Thank you Dar, Angi, Emily, Sarah and Carl. I dedicate this post to you.
Chris,
You’re making me blush. But I totally get it. Sharing a part of yourself with a group is part of the fun that is growing. And we do have fun. 🙂
Can’t wait until this year’s Nano. It’s going to be bigger and better than ever.
See you at write-ins!
Darlene