Just Write

Facilitator for the meeting was Bill; scribe, Jo Ann.  The meeting began at 7 PM.

Present:  Pam, Jane, Jo Ann, Bill, Richard and Leah.

The minutes for May 13 and May 27, 2009 were approved.

Announcements- Planning:  Jo Ann reported that she had emailed Anne regarding a reading in the fall.

In Meeting Writing:  Bill provided the writing prompt for the in meeting writing .  It was, "List five or six adjectives that best describe a person you admire, living or deceased.  Write paragraphs using the adjectives to explain why they apply."  Bill, Jane, Pam and Jo Ann read their in meeting writing.

Reading and Critique of Group Members' Writing Submissions:  There was on writing submission.  Jo Ann read a selection from her memoir, A Pleasant Land.

Writers' Reports - Works in Progress, Goals and Progress Toward Goals:  No reports.

Meeting adjourned at 8:30 PM.  Next meeting:  June 24, 2009.

Facilitator for the meeting was Bill; scribe, Jo Ann.  The meeting began at 7 PM.

Present:  Pam, Jane, Jo Ann, Bill and Richard.

Announcements - Planning:  Jane reported on a magazine article she had read about self-publishing.  Jo Ann reported on her communication with Anne regarding a reading of group members' work in the fall.  After discussion, Jo Ann was asked to contact Anne regarding other dates in October when the group may be able to use the large meeting room and to obtain further information regarding the role of other writing groups in the event.

In Meeting Writing:  Bill provided the writing prompt for the in meeting writing.  It was, "Why athletes should not be role models for young people."  Bill read his in meeting writing.

Reading and Critique of Group Members' Writing Submissions.  There were three writing submissions.  Jane submitted an essay on character; Jo Ann submitted the first chapter of an untitled historical fiction novel; and Richard submitted a horror short story, The Garden.

Writers' Reports - Works in Progress, Goals, and Progress Toward Goals:  No reports.

Meeting adjourned at 8:45 PM.  Next meeting:  July 8, 2009.

A new book of interest to writers arrived this week at Logan Library.

The Call of the Writer's Craft:  Writing and Selling the Book Within by Tom Bird.

From the publisher: 

"Getting a book successfully published is as much about talent and creative drive as it is a matter of determination and business practice. Luckily for would-be authors, this book delivers the how-to on both the creativity and the business. Lecturer and writing retreat leader Tom Bird introduces authors to their Divine Author Within, and guides them through the process of listening to this inner muse. They will learn how to tap into their "creative connected mind" and relax their "logical critical mind" so they will be able to write the book they've always wanted to—in just two drafts! Once the book is complete, writers learn how to sell their book. Bird instructs his readers how to successfully navigate the publishing world so that they can make the right choices for their work."