Probably one of the most difficult things for writers, or should we say, storytellers, is learning how and when to come to an end. When and how exactly does one end the story? For most of us burgeoning novelists, this is the caveat, the one single solitary thing that keeps us from flourishing in the world of becoming published. You do, after all, need an ending to your novel, right? Well, step right on up, fetch some coffee and maybe a scone, grab a chair and listen to the story we're about to tell. The topic for this coming meeting is "How - and when - to end your tale." Catchy title, isn't it? Have faith, it's better than the other one that came to mind.
Our meeting will be held Saturday, November 21st from 1:30 - 3:30 pm at a location to be disclosed later. If you'd like to receive an email regarding the location, leave a comment here, just be sure to use a working email address.
Agenda
1:30 - 1:45 pm Free Write
Writers are encouraged to spend the first 15 minutes of our session writing from the prompt given (which often ties into the craft chat topic) and afterwards, share with the rest of the group.
1:45 - 2:15 pm Writer Share and Craft Chat - "Endings"; selection of topic for upcoming session (Saturday, December 5, 2009)
2:20 - 3:30 pm Critique Workshop
Selected authors will be sharing their current work and receiving feedback from other authors in the group. Manuscripts have already been selected and distributed. Please note that only members in good standing are eligible for having their work critiqued and members who have been in attendance previously and are planning on attending the upcoming session have been sent the selected manuscripts to read and prepare for the critique workshop.
For more information about the Chico Writers Group, read our post: Update on Meetings and Write-Ins (http://chicowritersgroup.blogspot.com/2009/10/update-on-meetings-and-write-ins.html) or visit our official site at http://www.ejourn.net/cwg/
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