Tag Archives: Writing circle

New Writing Group for the village

Posted on February 10, 2013 by SallyJ

Why are writing groups important? After all writing is generally thought to be a solitary occupation. There are many reasons for getting together – if only for the company of peers. Feedback and editing are one of the most powerful … Continue reading →

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At last – a short story!

Posted on May 21, 2011 by SallyJ

I have been concerned recently that my ideas for writing fiction had completely abandoned me. It has been so long since an idea tapped me of the shoulder and said ‘write me.’ Poems have come calling – some more easily … Continue reading →

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Take a repetitive task…

Posted on March 31, 2011 by SallyJ

This week’s exercise for one of the writing groups I attend is to take a repetitive but rhythmic task and make it into poetry…my list of repetitive tasks so far is less than inspiring: hoovering the floor mowing the lawn, … Continue reading →

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