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?
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:
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!
Hello all!
Here is a quick rundown of Waconia Writers’ Group meetings this week:
See some of you tonight! And on Saturday! Enjoy the rest of your week, and find those words!
Jen
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:
See you Sunday!
~Jen
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:
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.
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!
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:
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
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
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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