WHAT WE DO — current projects — the writers’ nook
“Get it down. Take chances. It may be bad, but it’s the only way you can do anything really good.”
— William Faulkner
The Writers’ Nook
An interesting thing happened when The Writers’ Nook couldn’t meet in person during covid-19; we hopped online and conducted our meetings via zoom. When covid lessened an even stranger thing happened; we stayed online because our members were now so physically distanced that we could no longer meet in person. And yet, our meetings continued to be up-close and personal.
Our meetings were theme-based, informative and interactive. Work was shared, reviewed and discussed. Constructive feedback was provided, if the writer wanted it. The goal was to provide a safe and positive environment in which we could improve our writing skills. Membership was open; all writers were welcome. There was no charge to become a member but there was a small annual fee to maintain the zoom account.
Do you write? Many of us do. When we write, as with all the arts, we are simply responding to an inner urge — our senses are sharp, alive, resonating with the excitement of creating this thing we’re working on. We write because the creative juices are flowing; maybe we have a story to tell. Maybe we want to make a name for ourselves or change the world. Sometimes, it’s simply to discover meaning in the world around us. Our reasons for writing are as varied as those of us doing the writing. Regardless of what your reason is — would you like to join a writers’ group? If you have interests in that direction, we encourage you to find one, and join it.
Why join? Most importantly, the greatest benefit we get comes from putting our work in front of other people. As writers, we tend to be shy and withdrawn about our writing, and asking other writers to read and critique it can be terrifying at first. But feedback is valuable. It pushes you to see your work from an outside perspective. This is a huge key to development. A writer’s group is a safe place in which to hone your skills, sound out your ideas, and find support amongst other individuals.
The Writer’s Nook is not active as a group now in the summer but our members are. We’re still busy writing poetry, stories and novels; and who knows, we may start up again to hold our meetings in perso, in the fall. Contact us if you’re interested in joining.
© The Third House, 2015