The following is a list of our upcoming meetings (2009). New members and those interested in the group are more than welcome to attend except when noted as "closed session." New and interested members are respectfully asked to contact us prior to attending the meeting so we can provide you with information about the session and about our group.
Except where noted, meetings are held in the meeting room directly across from the circulation desk at the Chico branch of the Butte County Library (1108 Sherman Avenue - cross street 1st Ave. - Chico).
| Manuscript Due Date | Manuscript Distribution Date | Meeting Date | Time | Location |
| Thu., July 9 | Fri., July 10 | Sat., July 18 | 1-3 p.m. | Chico Library |
| Thu., Aug. 13 | Fri., Aug. 14 | Sat., Aug. 22 | 1-3 p.m. | Chico Library |
| Thu., Sept. 3 | Fri., Sept. 4 | Sat., Sept. 12 | 1-3 p.m. | Chico Library |
| Thu., Sept. 17 | Fri., Sept. 18 | Sat., Sept. 26 | 1-3 p.m. | Chico Library |
| Thu., Oct. 1 | Fri., Oct. 2 | Sat., Oct. 10 | 1-3 p.m. | CLOSED SESSION* |
| Thu., Oct. 29 | Fri., Oct. 30 | Sat., Nov. 7 | 1-3 p.m. | Chico Library |
| Thu., Nov. 12 | Fri., Nov. 13 | Sat., Nov. 21 | 1-3 p.m. | CLOSED SESSION* |
| Thu., Nov. 26 | Fri., Nov. 27 | Sat., Dec. 5 | 1-3 p.m. | Chico Library |
The noted (*) closed session locations will be disclosed to members in good standing prior to the scheduled meeting.
Dates and times are subject to change. We will attempt to update this blog and other web sites where announcements regarding upcoming meetings are located with the corrections. All active members in good standing are automatically notified via email.
Meetings typically begin with a "free write" segment (time allotted is voted on by participants) typically with a prompt that leads into the prearranged craft chat portion of the meeting. Writers are encouraged to bring paper and pen/pencil or a laptop for this portion. Afterwards, everyone is encouraged to share what they wrote as this portion is not a "critique."
The Craft Chat is about a variety of topics (character development, how to name your piece, worldbuilding, adding red herrings, etc.) all pertaining to the craft of writing. Handouts covering the topic are typically distributed at the end of this segment.
We conclude our session with a critique of (typically) two submitted manuscripts.
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