Reminder: WWG meeting Saturday August 3rd

Posted on August 2, 2019 by waconiawriters

Hi everyone,

We meet tomorrow, Saturday, August 3rd at 10:30 at the Waconia Library. The prompt is: Your blog/book’s going to be a movie. Who’s playing you in the movie?

Hope to see you there.

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WWG April Meeting this Saturday!

Posted on April 2, 2019 by waconiawriters

Happy spring, writers! (Enjoying the sun and 50-degree day today, I finally feel confident enough to say that!)

We’re meeting this Saturday at our Waconia Library meeting spot. See below for more information:

Date: Saturday, April 6th

Time: 10:30am

Place: Waconia Library, Activity Room

Writing Prompt: Write about the color(s) of spring; specifically, what colors does spring bring to mind? Explore the ideas of renewing and emerging.

 

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Feb. 23rd Dark Side of the Loon Program Cancelled

Posted on February 21, 2019 by waconiawriters

Just saw a notice online that the Dark Side of the Loon Program and Panel scheduled for this Saturday, Feb. 23rd at the Waconia Library at 10:30 has been cancelled.

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WWG Meeting, Sunday 2/17

Posted on February 15, 2019 by Jen Lynn Anderson

WWG Writers!

We are meeting this Sunday, February 17th, at The Crossings apartments. Meeting starts at 4:30pm.

Prompt: Write about a teacher or teaching.

Extra (optional) exercise for 2/17: Take a piece of prose you’ve written or are writing, and reformat it as a poem. Pay attention to line breaks and emphasis on certain words to create impact. Bring both to the next meeting.

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First WWG Meeting of 2019, this Saturday!

Posted on December 31, 2018 by Jen Lynn Anderson

Time for our first meeting of the new year!

Date: Saturday, January 5th, 2019

Time: 10:30 a.m.

Location: We will be congregating at the Waconia Library, in the conference/activity room near the fireplace area.

Prompt: New Year’s Resolutions!

Inspiration to get started:

  • A New Year’s Resolution that didn’t work out.
  • A New Year’s Resolution that worked TOO WELL.
  • A New Year’s Resolution that ends up on your list every year, and why it always does.
  • If you DON’T make New Year’s Resolutions, write about why that is.
  • Any other ideas!
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WWG Meeting this Sunday!

Posted on November 16, 2018 by Jen Lynn Anderson

When we’re meeting: Sunday, November 18th, at 4:30pm!

Where: The Crossings Apartments in Waconia.

What is the prompt? Was it coincidence? Or the universe making plans?

For past writing prompts, click here.

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WWG meets tomorrow, 11/3!

Posted on November 2, 2018 by Jen Lynn Anderson

Time for our first meeting of November! 

Tomorrow is Saturday, November 3rd. We will be congregating at the Waconia Library,  at 10:30 a.m. Find us by the fireplace area.

Prompt: Use the first line of a novel, maybe a favorite one, and write your own story.

Are you doing NaNoWriMo this year?

If you’ve never attempted National Novel Writing Month, it’s not too late! A few WWG members are working on 50,000 words this November! Find more information here.

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WWG NaNoWriMo Kick-Off Tonight!

Posted on October 31, 2018 by Jen Lynn Anderson

A casual meeting, where we can gather and celebrate the start of another National Novel Writing Month! Even if you’re not doing NaNo this year, join us for a few hours of writing time. Come in costume if you like! Oh, and there will be treats!

Where: Mocha Monkey (115 S. Olive St., Waconia)

When: Wednesday, October 31st

Time: 7:00-9:00pm

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WWG Meeting this weekend!

Posted on October 18, 2018 by Jen Lynn Anderson

When we’re meeting: Sunday, October 21st, at 4:30pm!

Where: The Crossings Apartments in Waconia.

What is the prompt? Write a piece about “the forgotten.” Could be a memory, physical object, however you interpret what “the forgotten” means. Ideas to get started: What has been forgotten? By whom? How was it forgotten? What are the consequences if it isn’t found or remembered? 

For past writing prompts, click here.

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Oct. 6 Meeting Recap, and More!

Posted on October 8, 2018 by Jen Lynn Anderson

We had a small but chatty group at our Saturday meeting! We covered some interesting topics, including suggestions for how to keep a project moving forward when it starts to feel like you’ve been working on it too long… even if that maybe means taking a step away from what you’re working on for awhile, focusing on other new projects to help rejuvenate your creative spark, and coming back to your work in progress with refreshed eyes!

Some of our members shared their obituary pieces, some shared excerpts of novels they’re continuing to develop and grow (congrats on the progress!).

NEXT MEETING:

Date: Sunday, October 21st
Time: 4:30pm
Place: The Crossings Apartments, 200 Olive St., Waconia
Prompt: Write a piece about “the forgotten.” This could be a memory, physical object, however you interpret what “the forgotten” means. Some sub-prompts to help get started: What has been forgotten? By whom? How was it forgotten? What are the consequences if it isn’t found or remembered?

WWG ANTHOLOGY UPDATES:

The WWG Anthology is progressing! Jen is currently compiling and formatting a first draft of all of the pieces our members have contributed thus far. Thanks again to everyone who sent in their lovely words!

Next steps: 

  • Jen will notify everyone when the draft is complete (aiming for the October 21st meeting), and will print two hard copies to bring to the next several meetings, for members to review and write their notes on.
  • Jen will send quote requests to a few different printers around town, to get printing quotes on a few different finished book types (i.e. perfect bind vs. chapbook/magazine bind).
  • You can still contribute pieces during this time! At least through the month of October. Please look through your writing collection and see if there’s anything that tells your story as a writer (doesn’t have to be written for WWG!) that you’d like to feature in the anthology.
  • Call for artwork. A book needs a cover, and we’re still looking for a volunteer(s) to design ours. Any artists in the group with ideas, let us know at the next meeting or send us a message. We’re also looking to feature some black-and-white artwork inside the book, so let us know!

MORE UPDATES:

National Novel Writing Month is fast approaching! November 1-30. Check out the website here, or ask about how to NaNo at our next meeting.

As always, check out our Events Page for information about upcoming writing-related events in our community!

 

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