The Washington Area Novel Writers' Critique Group

"Hi Jeff: I'm presently at PB and have been here since 300pm; I see nothing or nobody that seems to belong to the meeting. Has it been cancelled, moved? Thanks, Kyle"

"Thanks Ruth. I'm uncertain that I can make today's meeting but am looking forward to the group experience. Regards, Meg"

"Hey Meg, Wanted to welcome you! There are two women and two men in the group right now. I'll miss today, but see you next week. Ruth"

"Hello, I'm engaged on my first novel, an attempt to rehabilitate the reputation of a Scottish woman, sentenced to death for the murder of an 8 yr old girl, in the 1930's. I am looking forward to the structure of a group."

"Greetings: I am working on two books. One reflects involvement in International Education and Cultural Understanding. The second is on Citizen and Public Diplomacy. I look forward to the input and exchange of the fraternity of writers............J am"

"Hi There I am currently writing my first novel and I'm also looking to meet people who can offer productive feedback and suggestions. It's a book about my life. :) Trust me it's a good story, now to make it a good read."

"Greetings; I'm Kyle. I recently finished my first novel and am in the process of finding an agent/publisher. I've also started a second one. I'm very curious to see what others of you are writing these days."

"Hi I would like to join the group."

"I've been a professional writer for over twenty years now and have published thirty or forty books with major publishers. Always willing to help young writers. "

"I'm new to the group and wondering what the rules are and what the format is for the meetings. I'm pretty excited about joining this group though!"

"Hi everyone! I'm new to the group. I am currently working on my third novel. I have puplished one on Lulu after querying about 20 agents with no success, and another book is in the revision process. I'm excited to meet ya'll!"

"Hello group, I'm a writing currently working on a novel. I'm looking for support to keep me focused on my writing."

"Hi Everyone! In my article, "An Eye Opening Experience in Cameroon," I shared my family's personal experiences in Africa. Scenes from the Africa of today, what we saw in Cameroon during our..."

"Don't yet have a photo. I've been writing a while and am interested in meeting and learning about/from fellow writers. I have an almost finished novel (trilogy perhaps) and would be interested in sharing some thoughts about it and getting feedback."

"Hello Everyone! Take a look at the blog for my sequel when you get the chance. It includes an excerpt from the sequel to Sojourner's Dream, which is Lamentation of a Warrior. Click here for the..."

" Group, We are changing the meeting from Sunday to Saturday at 3pm beginning December 29, 2007. We will have the regular Sunday meeting on December 23rd. Try to have your submissions in by Wednesday..."

"I'm writing a novel and I need feedback. I'll be happy to provide constructive critiques and assist other ways in return. "Complex systems built from scratch never work. Complex systems that work are always evolved from simpler systems that work."

" I can't attend because I have to fly out of town on business and my plane leaves at 2:35. That leaves Sue the only attendent. So, due to lack of participants, I am cancelling the meeting. Jeff..."

"My name is Nane Quartay. I am a fiction writer and am new to the area. Also am currently at work on my next novel, which is due out later this year. Am looking to make connections with other writers in the area. "

"Are people opposed to using the file page? just curious and i couldn't find any info on that aspect. thanks. Bethanne"

"I'm cutting the group back to the active menbers. The list is incredibly long with people who have never attended."

"I'd like to invite you to hold one of your meetings at Science Club in DC. The website is www.scienceclubdc.co m - we are a 21+ establishment, fyi - contact me to discuss times/days so I can reserve..."