WWG Meeting TODAY, Saturday, May 4!

Posted on May 4, 2024 by waconiawriters

It’s time for another meeting of the writing minds!

WHEN: Saturday, May 4, 2024

WHERE: Waconia Library, Magazine Corner

WHAT TIME: 10:30am 

MEETING FACILITATOR: Jen

OPTIONAL PROMPT: “In the mirror, I saw…“

AGENDA ITEMS: It’s writing time! Today we will reserve most of the meeting time for some free writing. Bring your notebook, iPad, typewriter or laptop, and let’s get inspired!

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

  • UPCOMING ACCC Event on Friday May 10, 7pm, Chaska Community Center Theater (1661 Park Ridge Dr, Chaska)
    The Triumph Of Spring: Words and Music is a live performance and a joint partnership between the ACCC Literary and Music Committees. Writers, poets and musicians are invited to perform to these prompt words: Sweet, Perfect, Long Ago, Roll, Flawed, That Was Fun and Make It Stop. To participate, send your request to info@artsofcarvercounty.org on or before May 6!
     
  • WWG WRITER FUN NIGHT, Thursday May 16, 5:30-8pm, Cedar Point Park (W. Lake Street & N. Cedar Street, Waconia)
    We’re going to enjoy a spring evening outdoors (if the weather cooperates)! Bring a blanket or a beach towel for seating; bring your notebook or laptop for your imagination! Come when you can, stay as long as you like. Let’s write!
     
    May the Fourth be with you!
     

 

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WRITER FUN NIGHT! Sponsored by WWG

Posted on April 17, 2024 by waconiawriters

Time for some fun!

WWG members have agreed that we’d like to try to arrange more opportunities to get together each month! We wanted to add some dates to the WWG calendar for casual meet-ups where we can read together, write together, and share our news on all things writing!

The date for our first meet-up is here! Thursday, April 18, 6:30-9pm, at Schram Vineyards.

Here are the details for this new series of meetings:

    • We are going to try Thursday evenings, once per month. Dates will be added to the WWG Calendar. We may adjust this to a different day if more people can attend.
    • Locations may vary for a while, as we figure out what works best for everyone. We’ll also try to find those fun off-the-beaten-path spots where we can enjoy some food and beverages too!
    • Attendance optional. Come when you can, stay as long as you like!
    • Bring your notebook, iPad, or laptop! Let’s write!
  • NOTE: We’re also keeping our first-Saturday-of-the-month meetings at the library, for readings, prompts, and sometimes critiques upon request. 

 

 

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3/2/24 WWG meeting recap, + exciting things coming up for WWG in April!

Posted on March 2, 2024 by Jen Lynn Anderson

Group Updates:

  • A small but mighty trio of writers met today, March 2. Although we did not tackle the prompt from last time (yet!), we were inspired by the multitude of directions such a fantastical prompt could take us! We talked about how sometimes it’s good to try out new styles, voices and genres of writing – for the writers who are entrenched in their genre of preference, and for the writers who are finding their voices!
  • A few of us are making the courageous step toward publishing, and we talked about how painful rejection can be (although it comes with the territory for any writer seeking this path). Whether it’s from agents or publishers saying no to the story of your heart, negative reviews on Goodreads, or entering a writing contest and never hearing back…. rejection can ache and discourage even the most seasoned wordsmith. It can be difficult to remind ourselves that just because something doesn’t work out in the now, it doesn’t mean it never will. And it absolutely does NOT mean you are a bad writer. We have stories that need to be told, and need to find the right people someday! Stay tuned for a blog post from Jen on this very topic, which will be posted under WWG’s “In Our Own Words” blog very soon!
  • WWG members have agreed that we’d like to try to arrange more opportunities to get together each month! We’re keeping our first-Saturday-of-the-month meetings at the library, for readings, prompts, and sometimes critiques upon request. We’d like to add some dates to the WWG calendar for casual meet-ups where we can read together, write together, and share our news on all things writing! Here are the details:
    • We are going to try Thursday evenings, once per month. Dates will be added to the WWG Calendar. We may adjust this to a different day if more people can attend.
    • Locations may vary for a while, as we figure out what works best for everyone.
    • Our first meet-up will be Thursday, April 18, 6:30-9pm, at Schram Vineyards.  

Anthology Updates:View from the Shore

    • Vendor News:
      • Two of our primary vendors closed their doors in recent years and we are looking to grow our audience for View from the Shore. We are continuing to seek out new vendors and expand our outreach to include bookstores in the Twin Cities area. If members have ideas or suggestions for possible vendors, please contact Jen.

Announcements:

    • ACCC events coming up in March:
    • For other March Events (check out Events page for full descriptions):
    • Call for blog posts authored by WWG members!
      • WWG is looking to showcase blog posts from members about life, experiences as writers, writing tips and tricks, the sky is the limit!
      • We want to feature WWG members, so we can continue to learn from each other and develop our craft, even outside of our monthly meetings.
      • If you’re interested, connect with Jen at WWG’s email to start that process.
      • Editing help is available too!

April Meetings:

Saturday, April 6, 10:30am. Waconia Library (Magazine Corner).
Thursday, April 18, 6:30pm. Schram Vineyards

Prompt for April 6: “In the mirror, I saw….”

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WWG Meeting Saturday, March 2!

Posted on March 1, 2024 by waconiawriters

It’s time for another meeting of the writing minds!

WHEN: Saturday, March 2, 2024

WHERE: Waconia Library, Magazine Corner

WHAT TIME: 10:30am 

MEETING FACILITATOR: Jen

PROMPT: (From a book of story generators, picked by attendees in the previous month’s meeting): “After being fired, a licensed cat-hair stylist slowly transforms into a centaur.”

AGENDA ITEMS: Let’s talk characters!

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

  • Poem submissions for the 2024 ACCC Poetry Contest are due March 15!
    • Residents of Carvery County (youth and adults) and adult non-residents, are invited to submit a poem for consideration in the annual Poetry Contest, sponsored by the Arts Consortium of Carver County’s Literary Committee!
    • Poems can be on the topic of the poet’s choice.
    • The deadline to submit poems will be Friday, March 15, at 11:59pm. 
    • INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMISSION 
    • Winners will be notified in early April. A poetry celebration event is being planned for later in the month of April.

 

 

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WWG Meeting Saturday, February 3!

Posted on February 1, 2024 by waconiawriters

It’s time for another meeting of the writing minds!

WHEN: Saturday, February 3, 2023

WHERE: Waconia Library, Magazine Corner

WHAT TIME: 10:30am 

MEETING FACILITATOR: Mona

PROMPT: Bring a piece you’ve been working on in the new year to share!

AGENDA ITEMS: What are your writing goals for 2024? Let’s talk about our writerly hopes and dreams!

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

  • CALL FOR POEMS (ACCC Poetry Contest 2024)
    • Residents of Carvery County (youth and adults) and adult non-residents, are invited to submit a poem for consideration in the annual Poetry Contest, sponsored by the Arts Consortium of Carver County’s Literary Committee!
    • Poems can be on the topic of the poet’s choice.
    • The deadline to submit poems will be Friday, March 15, at 11:59pm.
    • Additional instructions for submission will be shared early in February.
    • Winners will be notified in early April. A poetry celebration event is being planned for later in the month of April.
    • Stay tuned, more details to come!

 

 

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CANCELLED: January 6, 2024 WWG Meeting

Posted on January 6, 2024 by waconiawriters

Due to illness, the WWG meeting scheduled for TODAY, January 6, at Waconia Library is cancelled. We are looking to organize an “informal” writing session/meeting at Mocha Monkey (Olive Street, Waconia) for later in January, more info to come!

The next “first Saturday” meeting will take place on Saturday, February 3, 10:30am, at Waconia Library (Magazine Corner).

Thank you for your understanding. Stay safe and healthy out there!

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Our FINAL November WWG Write-In is TONIGHT (11/27)!

Posted on November 27, 2023 by waconiawriters

In honor of the historically writerly month of November, Waconia Writers’ Group is providing some space and support for writers in Waconia, Carver County, and the greater Twin Cities metro!

WWG Write-Ins, Celebrating National Novel Writing Month

FOURTH MEETING: Monday, November 27, 5:30-7:45 PM, Waconia Library, Meeting/Activity Room.

It’s once again time to take on the annual challenge of writing the equivalent of a novel’s worth of words in November. Also known as National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo for short), this is our group’s second annual observance of this month-long write-a-thon!

WWG members will be gathering every Monday evening in November to work on their writing projects, share resources/advice/camaraderie, and some of them might even immerse themselves in the challenge of writing 50,000 words in 30 days! 

Bring a project! Write! Enjoy the company of your writing peers. Come when you can, stay as long as you want. You don’t have to be participating in NaNoWriMo (or writing a novel) to join in on the fun!

 

 

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Our third November WWG Write-In is TONIGHT (11/20)!

Posted on November 20, 2023 by waconiawriters

In honor of the historically writerly month of November, Waconia Writers’ Group is providing some space and support for writers in Waconia, Carver County, and the greater Twin Cities metro!

WWG Write-Ins, Celebrating National Novel Writing Month

THIRD MEETING: Monday, November 20, 5:30-7:45 PM, Waconia Library, Meeting/Activity Room.

It’s once again time to take on the annual challenge of writing the equivalent of a novel’s worth of words in November. Also known as National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo for short), this is our group’s second annual observance of this month-long write-a-thon!

WWG members will be gathering every Monday evening in November to work on their writing projects, share resources/advice/camaraderie, and some of them might even immerse themselves in the challenge of writing 50,000 words in 30 days! 

Bring a project! Write! Enjoy the company of your writing peers. Come when you can, stay as long as you want. You don’t have to be participating in NaNoWriMo (or writing a novel) to join in on the fun!

 

 

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Our second November WWG Write-In is tomorrow (11/13)!

Posted on November 12, 2023 by waconiawriters

In honor of the historically writerly month of November, Waconia Writers’ Group is providing some space and support for writers in Waconia, Carver County, and the greater Twin Cities metro!

WWG Write-Ins, Celebrating National Novel Writing Month

SECOND MEETING: Monday, November 13, 5:30-7:45 PM, Waconia Library, Meeting/Activity Room.

It’s once again time to take on the annual challenge of writing the equivalent of a novel’s worth of words in November. Also known as National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo for short), this is our group’s second annual observance of this month-long write-a-thon!

WWG members will be gathering every Monday evening in November to work on their writing projects, share resources/advice/camaraderie, and some of them might even immerse themselves in the challenge of writing 50,000 words in 30 days! 

Bring a project! Write! Enjoy the company of your writing peers. Come when you can, stay as long as you want. You don’t have to be participating in NaNoWriMo (or writing a novel) to join in on the fun!

Want to make your NaNoWriMo official? Get started at nanowrimo.org

 

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Our first November WWG Write-In is tonight!

Posted on November 6, 2023 by waconiawriters

In honor of the historically writerly month of November, Waconia Writers’ Group is providing some space and support for writers in Waconia, Carver County, and the greater Twin Cities metro!

WWG Write-Ins, Celebrating National Novel Writing Month

FIRST MEETING: Monday, November 6, 5:30-7:45 PM, Waconia Library, Meeting/Activity Room.

It’s once again time to take on the annual challenge of writing the equivalent of a novel’s worth of words in November. Also known as National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo for short), this is our group’s second annual observance of this month-long write-a-thon!

WWG members will be gathering every Monday evening in November to work on their writing projects, share resources/advice/camaraderie, and some of them might even immerse themselves in the challenge of writing 50,000 words in 30 days! 

Bring a project! Write! Enjoy the company of your writing peers. Come when you can, stay as long as you want. You don’t have to be participating in NaNoWriMo (or writing a novel) to join in on the fun!

Want to make your NaNoWriMo official? Get started at nanowrimo.org

 

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