Daily Archives: May 29, 2018

Workshopping Guidelines

If you’re thinking about joining or starting a writing group, great! It’s one of the best ways to gain (and give) support and feedback as you move forward with your writing. If you’re going to critique one another’s writing, though, it’s essential to establish some guidelines, giving your group focus and a shared purpose. I’ve…

Change Your Lens

When one of my writing groups met at our home not long ago, I asked them to do a fun exercise that you can do on your own. The idea is to look at the same thing but describe it through the eyes of people who have different backgrounds and points of view. This gives…