Waconia Writers Group

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.

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!