Comments on: Nurturing a Writers’ Group http://booksbywomen.org/nurturing-a-writers-group-by-anubha-yadav/ Wed, 16 Jan 2013 04:50:13 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 By: Melisande Randall http://booksbywomen.org/nurturing-a-writers-group-by-anubha-yadav/#comment-3153 Fri, 07 Dec 2012 19:20:59 +0000 http://booksbywomenorg.netfirms.com/?p=7858#comment-3153 In reply to Melisande Randall.

Luckily, I already know a published author who held my hand though my first process of getting published. She also writes on the same topic as I in memoir form. Good to know I am stepping in the right direction !

]]> By: Melisande Randall http://booksbywomen.org/nurturing-a-writers-group-by-anubha-yadav/#comment-3152 Fri, 07 Dec 2012 19:18:08 +0000 http://booksbywomenorg.netfirms.com/?p=7858#comment-3152 I found this informative piece and advice to be quite timely. I am in the process of finishing up my second manuscript which is a compilation of letters I wrote while training for a marathon I completed two years ago. I always found writing and walking to be my escape from a troubled childhood. A friend of mine recommended that I dedicate each of my miles to someone who has touched my life in order to get through the big day, embarking on one’s first if not last, marathon. It was very easy for me to come up with 26 people and a point 2! I had a friend walk the marathon with me and at each mile marker, I talked to her about the person in my life whom I had dedicated that mile to. I say all this to tie into Anubha’s article here, that I never gave any thought to letting an intimate group of friends read my piece as part of a writing group. But, before I select a solid group, comprised of maybe an editor, senior writer, published author, etc, I think a pre writer’s group would help me if I just had a few of my closest friends, read some of the selected chapter letters I have written and give me feedback on how the letters resonate with them. I would be careful to stagger the letters so that the reader does not review a letter that I wrote for them, but am confident that they would be able to give me the input I need to move ahead with confidence. I feel that Anubha’s suggestions are just what I needed at this point because I never knew what the next step should be prior to professional editing. I was simply going to give each friend or family member their letter and see what they thought. But the idea of a pre group, and then a writing group, well, it has removed a hurdle that I was concerned about. I happen to already know an author who has published books on my topic in memoir form, and she held my hand in the process of getting my first manuscript published. Now with some experience under my belt, a writer’s group will be helpful in structuring the next piece as it is larger, deeper, and the book that I have been writing in my head for years! Thank you so much!

]]> By: Anubha Yadav http://booksbywomen.org/nurturing-a-writers-group-by-anubha-yadav/#comment-3149 Fri, 07 Dec 2012 15:20:41 +0000 http://booksbywomenorg.netfirms.com/?p=7858#comment-3149 In reply to Melisande Randall.

Dear Melisande,

I am very touched by your comment. Thank you for finding time to write this in. I also found your friends idea to dedicate a mile to a friend very creative and relevant.I am glad the piece found you in time.
Happy editing and writing with your group.
Best
Anubha

]]> By: Melisande Randall http://booksbywomen.org/nurturing-a-writers-group-by-anubha-yadav/#comment-3148 Fri, 07 Dec 2012 07:25:18 +0000 http://booksbywomenorg.netfirms.com/?p=7858#comment-3148 I found this informative piece and advice to be quite timely. I am in the process of finishing up my second manuscript which is a compilation of letters I wrote while training for a marathon I completed two years ago. I always found writing and walking to be my escape from a troubled childhood. A friend of mine recommended that I dedicate each of my miles to someone who has touched my life in order to get through the big day, embarking on one’s first if not last, marathon. It was very easy for me to come up with 26 people and a point 2! I had a friend walk the marathon with me and at each mile marker, I talked to her about the person in my life whom I had dedicated that mile to. I say all this to tie into Anubha’s article here, that I never gave any thought to letting an intimate group of friends read my piece as part of a writing group. But, before I select a solid group, comprised of maybe an editor, senior writer, published author, etc, I think a pre writer’s group would help me if I just had a few of my closest friends, read some of the selected chapter letters I have written and give me feedback on how the letters resonate with them. I would be careful to stagger the letters so that the reader does not review a letter that I wrote for them, but am confident that they would be able to give me the input I need to move ahead with confidence. I feel that Anubha’s suggestions are just what I needed at this point because I never knew what the next step should be prior to professional editing. I was simply going to give each friend or family member their letter and see what they thought. But the idea of a pre group, and then a writing group, well, it has removed a hurdle that I was concerned about. Thank you so much !

]]> By: Anubha Yadav http://booksbywomen.org/nurturing-a-writers-group-by-anubha-yadav/#comment-3140 Wed, 05 Dec 2012 11:13:57 +0000 http://booksbywomenorg.netfirms.com/?p=7858#comment-3140 Fran,

Trying and then seeking new people is the only good way to find an ideal feedback group. It seems the arrangement you have is working for you.

Happy Writing
Anubha

]]> By: Anubha Yadav http://booksbywomen.org/nurturing-a-writers-group-by-anubha-yadav/#comment-3132 Tue, 04 Dec 2012 16:19:14 +0000 http://booksbywomenorg.netfirms.com/?p=7858#comment-3132 In reply to Malika Bourne.

Thanks Malika. Happy Writing!

]]> By: Malika Bourne http://booksbywomen.org/nurturing-a-writers-group-by-anubha-yadav/#comment-3116 Sun, 02 Dec 2012 04:57:14 +0000 http://booksbywomenorg.netfirms.com/?p=7858#comment-3116 I felt nurtured reading this post.

]]> By: Fran http://booksbywomen.org/nurturing-a-writers-group-by-anubha-yadav/#comment-3097 Sat, 24 Nov 2012 18:58:51 +0000 http://booksbywomenorg.netfirms.com/?p=7858#comment-3097 That’s some really sound advice. It’s not always easy to find people like the ones you mentioned but I do have someone who is a writer (different genre) but knows my writing very well. We help each other. Once we’ve spent time on our pieces we each pass them on to our other willing, but not always regular, readers for further comment and feedback

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