The Clarksville Writers May Meeting

The Borders Books store is kind enough to let us use their space for our meeting. The store closes at 9:pm so our agenda will be to end the meeting at 8:45. From my experiences at other meetings, language will be restricted when reading aloud. I will explain at the beginning of the meeting. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO READ ALOUD TO ATTEND THIS MEETING, You do not have to bring anything, you do not have to sign anything. You may still participate in reading and critiquing the work of others.

During the first few meetings we will try to decide as a group if we need to split into subgroups or separate meetings.

Typically those who have something prepared in writing may read it for critique, but should bring copies for other members to follow and mark with feedback. It helps if copies are typed, single-sided, and double spaced*. Initially, 5 copies to pass should be adequate*. All copies should be returned to the writer at the end of the discussion. Those who have properly prepared copies will be allowed to read first.

*properly prepared

As the group grows, as many as 12 copies may be more appropriate. Readings should be limited to ten minutes and will be followed by discussion of the writing for the author's benefit. As the group grows, the allowable time may diminish to 4 or 5 minutes. Discussion time will also have to be limited.

No one's writing is perfect so don't hesitate to bring your work. Helping each other and learning is what its all about.

See you Wednesday, May 28th.

Dave Norem