tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2225431618705268926.post7080294912991500940..comments2023-10-30T06:08:53.601-07:00Comments on Lee Walker Westerns: Writers GroupsEd Ferguson aka Lee Walkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17548317470013364415noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2225431618705268926.post-46904724695609876422009-10-07T03:43:08.777-07:002009-10-07T03:43:08.777-07:00Hi Nik
Thanks for posting.
I've been amazed ...Hi Nik<br /><br />Thanks for posting.<br /><br />I've been amazed at some of the themes or topics that have been suggested at a writers group meeting that, initially seemed to offer no inspiration. <br /><br />But you think about it for a couple of days and because you do want to participate and produce something for the next meeting, your subconcious gets to work on it and within a few days you've got some ideas.<br /><br />I've produced quite a few pieces of work that came from topics that seemed uninspiring at first sight.<br /><br />Again, the beauty of a writers group is that it gently prods you to write every week and as we are always told - WRITER'S WRITE<br /><br />EdEd Ferguson aka Lee Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17548317470013364415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2225431618705268926.post-63903610240049684362009-10-07T03:38:00.253-07:002009-10-07T03:38:00.253-07:00Hi Evan
Good to hear from you.
This is a great i...Hi Evan<br /><br />Good to hear from you.<br /><br />This is a great idea about circulating chapters in advance.<br /><br />In the Lanark Writers group we have what is called an Inhouse Magazine which is published every 4 or 6 weeks and is designed to showcase Work in Progress. <br /><br />This forms part of our evening every week where all contributions are given feedback and discussion. The work is read out if it is not too long and it means longer pieces can be read at leisure and considered.<br /><br />It really is all done in a very constructive and positive way and I think we all get a lot out of it.<br /><br />EdEd Ferguson aka Lee Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17548317470013364415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2225431618705268926.post-53575153185783564812009-10-07T03:34:08.235-07:002009-10-07T03:34:08.235-07:00Hi Oscar
Glad to hear you've had a positive e...Hi Oscar<br /><br />Glad to hear you've had a positive experience. Let me know some information about your writers round table - I can put in some links etc<br /><br />Good luck with your BHW<br /><br />EdEd Ferguson aka Lee Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17548317470013364415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2225431618705268926.post-23424451954380417152009-10-06T10:58:42.255-07:002009-10-06T10:58:42.255-07:00I agree, usually the experience will be positive. ...I agree, usually the experience will be positive. I've been chairman of the Torrevieja Writers' Circle for about 3 years. Listening to criticism of work guides not only that writer but the others as well. Talks help and provide that added jolt of enthusiasm. Nobody is forced to write on any subject, but we do have set themes to help any blocked moments. Several stories I originally wrote for the Circle theme subjects became short stories that sold.Nik Mortonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10060923673065456386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2225431618705268926.post-87658149655888034062009-10-06T07:50:46.468-07:002009-10-06T07:50:46.468-07:00I've been in several and found them all worthw...I've been in several and found them all worthwhile. Writing is lonely work and it helps a lot to get regular feedback. I'm currently in two. We email chapters in advance and meet every other week (when possible).Evan Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07620731784654779358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2225431618705268926.post-56625870837716688792009-10-06T07:13:21.936-07:002009-10-06T07:13:21.936-07:00For what it's worth, I agree. Although I'm...For what it's worth, I agree. Although I'm not a Black Horse Western writer (yet), to me joining a group has been very helpful with the feedback you receive on your writing, no matter the subject. And a funny coincidence in this article and my next post which plugs a writer's group, The Writer's Roundtable.Oscar Casehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10328166606910469945noreply@blogger.com