Western Maryland Writers Meetup Group

"Announcing a new meeting for Western Maryland Writers Meetup Group! What: Yeah! Another meetup! When: Saturday, May 31, 4:00 PM Where: Click the link below to find out! Who should come: Those..."

"I wanted to post a thread where members are free to post links back to blogs or other online writings or web sites as they wish. Mine are: Writer's Journey Blog The Writer's Workshop http://cliffkurt.... ..."

"An interesting meeting with a lot to talk about; I enjoyed it and will be at the next one, I hope; thank you so much for your hospitality and openness, and for reading my story. I found it very helpful. You are a courageous lady."

"A very dynamic lady and wonderful to talk to!"

"I am starting to write a screenplay and thought joining a club such as this would help me to develop skills to become a successful writer. I would even like to write a book soon."

"Hi. I enjoyed the first meeting at Sharon's house. THanks, Sharon! I hope to be able to make it but can't commit entirely right now. "

"Hello. I may or may not ever attend a meeting, as I haven't been actively writing in over a year now... But if I start up again, as I plan to, I'll be glad to be reminded that this group exists. Best wishes, and maybe I'll meet some of you later!"

"I'm a stay-at-home mom who is actively pursuing a writing career. I've been coming up with stories for as long as I can remember, but only decided a couple of years ago to try and make a hobby a career. It is a long and lonely road. "

"Announcing a new meeting for Western Maryland Writers Meetup Group! What: Writer's Meetup When: Saturday, May 10, 4:00 PM Where: Click the link below to find out! Meeting Description: Time..."

"This online course is informal, as this thread will also be. I only ask participants to add some comments about their experience or dare to post their assignments here as well. I think it would be great..."

"Yesterday's Meetup consisted of a meet-and-greet type gathering. A few members brought excerpts of their work, and conversation included both mundane and writing related topics. I wanted to post a..."

"Hi all. Yes I'm still around! I have some new work to share, (though some of it is work in progress. It's currently on the Google Documents. I'm a beginner at sharing these Docs, however, so any help..."

"I have loved reading and writing since I was a child. I feel it is past time to try and get published (only in a college magazine.) I am writing a memoir and poetry. I am interested in meeting other people who share my passion for writing. "

"Meeting Phoenix was so much fun. She's a very intelligent, well read person and I can't wait to see some stuff she's written! ;-)"

"It was lovely meeting you! Can't wait to meet up again sometime! :-D"

"I've been writing ever since I can remember, and have always been facinated by the power of the English language. The horror genre is my first love. I am currently working on my first novel in the hopes of having it published."

"I added some fun entries including some prompts, a list of books that can help sharpen your writing skills, and links to other writer-oriented blogs. http://frootbat31... Music to Inspire-..."

"Journaling takes on many forms for the skillful writer. Their day to day entries can expand later to a book of memoirs, or provide insight into other avenues of writing such as poetry, short stories, or..."

"Poet, Single Father, busy, busy, busy guy. Will try to fit it in amongst the host of activities and fatherly duties I have already."

"As we discussed in earlier meetups, a good story encompasses drawing a reader into your world through description and the use of the senses. "Don't tell, show them" This tip can be found over..."

"I decided to cancel the Feb 23rd meetup due to the threat of more snowfall for Saturday. I'll reschedule another one soon. "

"The passive voice is the bane of my writing. For some reason, I lean towards using a passive tense, when the Active voice favors better writing skill. http://www.edufin... ..."

"Feel free to post any links to writing you have here on this thread. Let me know by adding a note to your post that you'd like to be added to our Writer's Workshop web site. Here are mine: http://frootbat31... ..."