Writing groups never worked well for me. What I needed was effective feedback, not encouragement. Closest I’d seen to a useful writing group was the Melange on Mondays up at the Hugo House. Or some of the small private classes offered around town by certain published writers, tho they can be picky about who they accept.
But I sure could use some encouragement too.
Lots of places to find encouragement in positive ways. Writing classes did that for me. And believe it or not, simple blogging as well. Remember the Internet is a meritocracy. If your words are good, people will tell you so. Good way to cut your teeth. Not that all writing groups are bad, it’s just that the useful ones are rare.
Here’s a good article that sums that up:
http://hollylisle.com/fm/Articles/group1.html
Claytons wants to get in shape
PhD
read 12 books in 2010
februarywarrior wants to Find My Air Family
eat healthier food
make a new LJ layout
meet Westlife
become fit and healthy
be a truck driver
get better grades
regret nothing
hike the appalachian trail
be fluent in French
learn the constellations
kmom2468 wants to have my own land and be self-sufficient
find the most peaceful place on Earth
be self-confident again
write more letters
volunteer in India
keep negative people out of my life
