WWG Meetings this week

Posted on October 3, 2018 by Jen Lynn Anderson

Hello all!

Here is a quick rundown of Waconia Writers’ Group meetings this week:

Tonight (Wednesday, 10/3), 7:00pm 

WWG Write-In at Mocha Monkey

  • This one is casual… come if/when you can, stay as long as you want, or until they close the doors on us at 9!
  • We tend to meet upstairs, where it’s generally quieter and there’s more table space. Look for me/Jen, I’ll be there at 7.
  • Bring any writing projects you want to work on.
  • Mostly we write, but there can be optional discussion/critique as well if requested (we’ve done mini-critiques at these before and it’s been pretty valuable!).

Saturday, 10/6, 10:30am 

WWG Meeting at Waconia Library (Activity Room)

  • Writing prompt for this meeting is: Write an obituary or an epitaph. It can be yours. It can be for a fictional person. It can be contemporary, Victorian, or from any time period. But the goal is to write about how a person is remembered – and immortalized in words – after they pass on.
  • Or you can share any of the last few meeting’s prompts, if you like! Here’s the link to the website Prompts page: https://waconiawriters.wordpress.com/past-prompts/

See some of you tonight! And on Saturday! Enjoy the rest of your week, and find those words!

Jen

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Upcoming meetings

Posted on September 19, 2018 by Jen Lynn Anderson

Hi writers,

Unfortunately I can’t make the Wednesday Write-In at Mocha Monkey tonight. *sad face* The weather isn’t lovely to be out in, either, but I encourage anyone who was planning on writing at Mocha tonight to still go! It’s such a nice change of pace, and thanks to everyone who’s attended so far! I’ll definitely be back in action for next week’s Write-In!

We also have a Writer’s Group meeting coming up this Sunday, September 23, at 4:30pm (at The Crossings Apartments).

The prompt is a Dream Theme. Last time, as a group, we came up with a few ideas to help get inspiration flowing:

  • What happens if your dream turns out to be real?
  • What happens if your sleep ends but your dream doesn’t?
  • Dreams as alternate reality.
  • Dreams as a portal.
  • Write about a recurring dream.
  • Write about a nightmare you had that stuck with you.

See you Sunday!

~Jen

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9/8 Meeting Recap

Posted on September 10, 2018 by Jen Lynn Anderson

We had a lovely meeting on Saturday, with a lot of inventive/spooky variations on the prompt “No one heard me scream.”

We decided as a group to space our September meetings out just a bit, so the next Sunday meeting will take place on September 23, at 4:30, at The Crossings.

Our prompt for Sunday Sept. 23 is a DREAM THEME! Here are some ideas to help get you started:

  • What happens if your dream turns out to be real?
  • What happens if your sleep ends but your dream doesn’t?
  • Dreams as alternate reality.
  • Dreams as a portal.
  • Write about a recurring dream.
  • Write about a nightmare you had that stuck with you.
  • Whatever else inspires you about the unconscious mind…
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WWG Meeting this Saturday, 9/8!

Posted on September 6, 2018 by Jen Lynn Anderson

Waconia Writers’ Group is meeting this weekend!

When: Saturday, September 8, at 10:30am.

The place: Our lovely little library, in the Activity Room!

The prompt: “No one heard me scream.”

 

Also of note! I’m going to boost these two series again, it sounds like they could be interesting and useful for all of our members! (Click each image to enlarge.) Registration is required; visit our Events Page to find the links to the Carver County Library class registration for each.

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You Are Cordially Invited…

Posted on September 5, 2018 by Jen Lynn Anderson

WHAT: WWG Write-In

WHEN: Wednesday, September 5, 2018 (tonight!)

WHAT TIME: 7:00 pm

WHERE: Mocha Monkey, Downtown Waconia (115 S. Olive St.), 2nd floor.

WHO: Look for the girl with glasses and a laptop, she’ll also have a sign.

WHY: To chip away on works-in-progress in the company of your writer peers.

HOW: Magic!

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A note about write-ins…

Posted on August 30, 2018 by Jen Lynn Anderson

Hello, fellow word warriors!

In honor of fostering and supporting spaces for creative people to get their creativity on, and because another National Novel-Writing Month is nearly upon us, I’ve decided to try hosting a regular weekly write-in at Mocha Monkey (downtown Waconia). Regular, as in: every Wednesday for the foreseeable future. As in: WWG Write-In Wednesday! (Don’t you love alliteration? I love alliteration.)

These meet-ups have been added to our Events page, but just a quick rundown on the general idea of a write-in:

  • Bring your WIPs (works-in-progress) to each session
  • Work independently in the company of other writers
  • Utilize each other for advice, feedback, moral support, etc.
  • Casual… come if/when you can, no RSVP required, and stay as long as you want to.

For me, sometimes getting out of the house and into a neutral location helps me minimize distraction, boost productivity, and (especially when other writers are present) keep myself accountable for my work.

National Novel Writing Month is November 1-30, and there will be a flurry of prep activities and materials thrown out into the writerverse over the next several weeks! If you have not participated in a NaNoWriMo before, get more information here. If you want to get going, get started here. Starting in November, the Wednesday write-ins will provide an opportunity for NaNo participants to have a space to focus and boost their word counts.

Next write-in (and first “official” WWG Write-In Wednesday) will be September 5th!

Happy writing,

Jen

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Wednesday Write-In Happening Now!

Posted on August 22, 2018 by Jen Lynn Anderson

Hi there, intrepid writers!

If you’re in the Waconia area tonight, between 7 and 9 p.m., stop on by our local coffee spot, Mocha Monkey, on Olive Street! If you’re needing a change of scenery and want to bring some writing projects to work on, do so!

This is an opportunity (especially for those of us who enjoy working independently in the company of others) to share a space with our writer peers, and hopefully share some creativity!

Come when you can, stay as long as you like! Find me on the 2nd floor, on the “orange” side (top of the stairs, take a left).

~Jen

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Reminder: Writers Group Meeting Tomorrow

Posted on August 18, 2018 by waconiawriters

We meet tomorrow, Sunday, August 19th, at 4:30 at The Crossings in Waconia. Please see the Home Page for location. The Crossings is a secure building but a sign will be posted for the code to enter.
The prompt is write about a perfect autumn day.
Hope to see you there.

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WWG Meeting Recap (Saturday, Aug. 4)

Posted on August 5, 2018 by Jen Lynn Anderson

RECAP: We were eleven strong at yesterday’s meeting at Waconia Library! Due to the increase in attendance (and please keep coming, we love seeing old friends and new members alike!), we have been given the go-ahead to use the Waconia Library’s Meeting Room/Activity Space (just next door to our usual cozy fireplace meeting spot), which can comfortably seat a group in the double digits.

We also received some information about interesting and relevant upcoming classes and workshops, hosted by the Carver County Library System. A class from The Loft is coming to Waconia Library October 13th, and a series of workshops around business skills for artists is being taught by Springboard for the Arts over the next few months (locations and times vary). Please check out the Events Page for a listing of classes, and links to register.

At our meeting, we had a great discussion about how we attempt to organize our writing, especially when we’re writing “analog” in notebooks and on loose-leaf paper. Helpful tips included creating a color-coded tab system and/or keeping a running index starting on the back page of the notebook with page numbers and brief descriptions, all serving as tools for quick access to the contents within (which always seem to be infinite levels of difficult to find again).

We also touched briefly on the topic of self-publishing vs. traditional publishing. Some of our members shared their experiences with both. We also added to our list of Self-Publishing Resources on our Writer Resources Page.

NEXT WWG MEETING: Sunday, August 19, 4:30pm at The Crossings Apartments.

PROMPT FOR NEXT MEETING: Write about the perfect autumn day.

ADDITIONAL GROUP MEETING OPPORTUNITIES: Jen would like to host a couple of casual write-ins at Mocha Monkey (115 S. Olive St., Waconia) in August. These write-ins are informal drop-in sessions where you can come and work on projects in the company of others. We can also have conversations about ongoing or upcoming writer-related topics, but the idea is to provide a space and time for writing. Check the Events Page for those August dates.

Happy Writing!

 

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Meeting Reminder for Saturday, August 4th

Posted on August 3, 2018 by waconiawriters

We will meet at the Waconia Library Saturday, August 4th at 10:30 in the Fireplace area.

The prompt is to write a piece incorporating these words: feather, blank, moped, shrinking, darkness, deity, tree.

Hope to see you there.

 

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