Waconia Writers Group

It’s time for a writing session!

WHEN: Saturday, October 5, 2024

WHERE: Waconia Library, possibly the Activity Room if our librarian fairy godmothers can make the magic happen like last time! (If their magic wands are broken, we’ll meet in our usual spot in the Magazine Corner.)

WHAT TIME: 10:30am 

WHAT’S ON THE AGENDA: We will spend about 20-30 minutes talking about upcoming events and giving members the space to share anything they’ve been working on (open reading + critique if requested).

We will be using the rest of this meeting time as writing time. If you join us, bring your laptop or notebook and pen. You can write on a recent group prompt: “Write about a door, and what’s behind it.” You can write about the fall season, or something spooky for October 31. You can bring your story in progress, or the whisper of an idea. Let’s take time on this crisp October Saturday to work on our craft! 

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

SOWER GALLERY VIEW/WRITE/READ EVENT. MAGICAL, MYSTICAL AND JUST PLAIN COOL!
Sunday, October 13, 12-2pm
Sower Gallery (Shepherd of the Hill Presbyterian Church, 148 Engler Blvd, Chaska)

The Sower Gallery in Chaska is seeking writers to view its upcoming exhibit, write a piece inspired by one of the artworks and read that story or poem during the show’s Artist Reception scheduled in October!

• The exhibit opens Sunday, Sept. 29 and runs through Friday, Dec. 20.
• It features 15 artists and over 30 pieces of art.
• View the show Tuesday – Thursday 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. or make an off-hours appointment by emailing info@SowerGallery.com or calling Chris at 651-335-9535.
• Writers intending to read at the reception should let Chris know.
• The reading event is part of a collaboration between the Sower Gallery and the Literary Committee of the Arts Consortium of Carver County.

ACCC Music + Literary Collaboration Event:
Fall Splendor: Words and Music.
Friday, November 22, 7:00 PM. Chaska Community Center Theater (1661 Park Ridge Drive, Chaska).

The ACCC event coordinators are looking for writers to compose pieces on the following prompts: A Funny Thing, Worth It, Magic, Mystery, Last time, Blue. Writers can partner with musicians to set their words to music! More information to come!

It’s time for a writing session!

WHEN: Saturday, September 7, 2024

WHERE: Waconia Library, Magazine Corner

WHAT TIME: 10:30am 

WHAT’S ON THE AGENDA: We will be using the duration of this meeting time as writing time. If you join us, bring your laptop or notebook and pen. You can write on our recent group prompt: “Write about a door, and what’s behind it.” You can bring your story in progress, or the whisper of an idea. Let’s take time on this gentle September Saturday to work on our craft! 

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

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

WHEN: Saturday, August 3, 2024

WHERE: Waconia Library, Magazine Corner

WHAT TIME: 10:30am 

MEETING FACILITATOR: Jen

PROMPT: Write about a door, and what’s behind it.

MISCELLANY: We will be dedicating about 20 minutes of our meeting to write! Yes, you read that correctly. We’re going to write in our writers’ group meeting! Take a crack at the prompt, or whatever strikes your fancy! 

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• UPCOMING ACCC Event on Tuesday August 6, 6:30pm, Sower Gallery (Shepherd of the Hill Presbyterian Church, 145 Engler Blvd., Chaska 55318)
  Flash Fiction Reading (RESCHEDULED FROM JUNE)! Share your story of 700 words or less at the flash fiction reading event sponsored by the Literary Committee of the Arts Consortium of Carver County (ACCC). Sign up to read by entering 2024 Flash Fiction Reading in the subject line of an email and sending to:  literary@artsofcarvercounty.org This is not a contest.There are no subject restrictions but be aware that the general public is invited and is not restricted to adults. Readings begin at 7 p.m., preceded by conversation and refreshments. We hope you will join us. Be prepared to introduce yourself and the title of your story. 
• WWG WRITER FUN NIGHT, Thursday August 15, 6-8pm, Schram Vineyard (8785 Airport Road, Waconia, 55387)
  We liked the vibes so much, we’re going back! Bring your notebook or laptop and cozy up to a glass or a pint, and let’s write! Come when you can, stay as long as you like.

It’s time for another meeting of the writing minds (…but not quite yet)!

WHEN: Saturday, July 13, 2024

WHERE: Waconia Library, Magazine Corner

WHAT TIME: 10:30am 

MEETING FACILITATOR: Jen

NOTE: We are meeting on the SECOND Saturday in July, due to the first Saturday landing smack dab in the middle of America’s birthday weekend. 

Takeaways from June:

At the June WWG meeting, we talked about our unique approaches to building story. How we outline (if we outline!), and how we come back to projects if we stepped away for a while. How we edit or determine whether or not a project is “finished.” How some of us save our words if they don’t fit because they might fit somewhere else eventually. 

Things to think about:

1. If you are working on a part of a story that just isn’t working, could it turn into something else?
2. Do you outline? If yes, do you outline at the beginning/before starting, OR once the story is written?
3. How do you know when a particular story is “finished”?

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• ACCC Event getting rescheduled! 
  The Flash Fiction Reading event that was cancelled in June due to severe weather will be rescheduled for sometime in August. Exact date, time, location and details will be shared as soon as confirmed. In the meantime, if you’d like to put the finishing touches on your stories (700 words or less) that might not have been quite ready in June, you can still sign up to read at the event! Sign up to read by entering 2024 Flash Fiction Reading in the subject line of an email and sending to:  literary@artsofcarvercounty.org More details to come! (This event is sponsored by the Arts Consortium of Carver County’s Literary Committee.)
• WWG WRITER FUN NIGHT, Thursday July 18, 6-8pm, location TBD
  Confirming location details for our third official meet-up! Wherever we end up, we’ll try to make some writing happen! Please note, these are casual social meet-ups and are less structured than our Saturday meetings. Come when you can, stay as long as you like.

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

WHEN: Saturday, June 1, 2024

WHERE: Waconia Library, Magazine Corner

WHAT TIME: 10:30am 

MEETING FACILITATOR: Jen

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• UPCOMING ACCC Event on Tuesday June 18, 6:30pm, Sower Gallery (Shepherd of the Hill Presbyterian Church, 145 Engler Blvd., Chaska 55318)
  Flash Fiction Reading! Share your story of 700 words or less at the flash fiction reading event sponsored by the Literary Committee of the Arts Consortium of Carver County (ACCC). Sign up to read by entering 2024 Flash Fiction Reading in the subject line of an email and sending to:  literary@artsofcarvercounty.org This is not a contest.There are no subject restrictions but be aware that the general public is invited and is not restricted to adults. Readings begin at 7 p.m., preceded by conversation and refreshments. We hope you will join us. Be prepared to introduce yourself and the title of your story. 
• WWG WRITER FUN NIGHT, Thursday June 20, 6-8pm, Schram Vineyard (8785 Airport Road, Waconia, 55387)
  We liked the vibes so much, we’re going back! Bring your notebook or laptop and cozy up to a glass or a pint, and let’s write! Come when you can, stay as long as you like.