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Still: A Poem About Writing, and Home | Confident Writing — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 09:50:48 +0000

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By: How Writing Grows In a Group » The Write Network

How Writing Grows In a Group » The Write Network — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 21:58:20 +0000

[...] you’ve written as part of a group before, how did you find it changing your writing? Is it something you’d like to do more of in the future? writing [...]

By: Joanna

Joanna — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 22:57:21 +0000

Danielle I think you’re right, we respond well to the stimulus of others, especially when it’s a supportive and constructive environment. I’d also agree that it’s human nature to show off a bit, even for writerly types Thanks for stopping by and sharing your perspective, it’s much appreciated.

By: Danielle Ingram

Danielle Ingram — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 07:57:15 +0000

I’ve not taken part in any group writing workshops myself, but through my experiences at work and at university I have found that having others to bounce ideas off definitely increases the quality of my writing, even if it is just to ask whether there is a more suitable word than the one I have chosen. I guess two heads are better than one!

I also think that my writing improves when I am around others, particularly when I know that I am going to have to either read it out or show it to them, because I am a human and it is human nature, I guess, to show off a little!

By: Joanna

Joanna — Wed, 27 May 2009 21:49:57 +0000

Karen so sorry I jumped over this comment before. I read it and thought about it, then forgot to reply. Your experience sounds fascinating. Like you, I was amazed at how much we could do in 15 minutes. Definitely have to try again sometime soon

By: Karen Swim

Karen Swim — Tue, 26 May 2009 12:42:19 +0000

Joanna, I too tend to be a solitary writer but my one and only group writing experience was life changing. I was part of a team for a client project and it required storytelling. Trish Lambert hit on the idea of having group writing sessions. She facilitated and led us through timed exercises. I was surprised at how much could be written in 15 minutes and more surprised that I could not only tell a story but loved doing it. Although I don't naturally gravitate to group writing, it is definitely something I would like to try again. Karen Swims last blog post..Authenticity, Transparency and Poetic Musings

By: Joanna

Joanna — Mon, 25 May 2009 21:42:49 +0000

Alina I agree, we should all experience this some time. I like the simplicity of your advice to approach it with an open mind and open heart

By: Planning in the Sardinian Afterglow

Planning in the Sardinian Afterglow — Mon, 25 May 2009 09:44:15 +0000

[...] keep writing. I also discovered exercises are a big part of it, and if you don’t believe me, ask Joanna. I also discovered writing all your ideas down is [...]

By: Alina Popescu

Alina Popescu — Mon, 25 May 2009 09:26:43 +0000

Oh, yeah, I definitely remember how your voice would change while reading! As for the poems and ideas for my novel, invaluable!

I have to say this has been my first experience of writing within a group. And I now believe every writer needs such an experience. What one needs to make the best out of it is an open mind and an open heart. And that’s it!

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