Hi Sophie, I prefer writing groups that are more about process. I like the option of talking about the process rather than just reading out what has been written. Workshops on craft are useful too, but I think they need to be well managed to be sucessful. Love the Van der Kolk reference.
I agree with Jessica, an opportunity to write, some inspiring prompts and guidance and a supportive space always pulls out more meaningful writing than craft based workshops. Then the crafting can come later.
I love writing in groups online- zoom has opened up a new world to me in that way. Muse Agency is brilliant because no one is expected to share and Write &Shine is the same too. I love your sessions. I always worry a bit that because I am excited to be recovering my creative voice, I might talk too much or be too much for others. I always plan to dial down but I get so inspired in the moment it's only afterwards I think, have I said too much? Other groups have said it opens the way for others to share and isn't a problem, but I guess this is a hang up from upsetting times in academia where (NOT in the classroom, but in other contexts) I was seen as difficult/too much.
Kylie, please know that we treasure you asa member of our beautiful community here and hold you in high regard. I'm grateful for everything you bring to our Writing Together sessions. Many of us have been told we are too this, too that, too much, not enough. Let's rewrite those stories.
Hi Sophie, I prefer writing groups that are more about process. I like the option of talking about the process rather than just reading out what has been written. Workshops on craft are useful too, but I think they need to be well managed to be sucessful. Love the Van der Kolk reference.
Thanks, Jessica. It's a great quote, isn't it?
I agree with Jessica, an opportunity to write, some inspiring prompts and guidance and a supportive space always pulls out more meaningful writing than craft based workshops. Then the crafting can come later.
It's always helpful to think of these as two distinct processes, isn't it, Candi. Love that you're doing this.
I love writing in groups online- zoom has opened up a new world to me in that way. Muse Agency is brilliant because no one is expected to share and Write &Shine is the same too. I love your sessions. I always worry a bit that because I am excited to be recovering my creative voice, I might talk too much or be too much for others. I always plan to dial down but I get so inspired in the moment it's only afterwards I think, have I said too much? Other groups have said it opens the way for others to share and isn't a problem, but I guess this is a hang up from upsetting times in academia where (NOT in the classroom, but in other contexts) I was seen as difficult/too much.
Kylie, please know that we treasure you asa member of our beautiful community here and hold you in high regard. I'm grateful for everything you bring to our Writing Together sessions. Many of us have been told we are too this, too that, too much, not enough. Let's rewrite those stories.
If you can recommend any groups that are about feedback and taking writing to the next level I'd be really interested to hear.