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Wordsmith Apprentice Writer's Group |
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The Group: |
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The heart of the group is in our message board! Please visit! |
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A wordsmith writes because s/he must. This is to help each other foster our passion while aiming towards publication. A true wordsmith does not seek publication for money. We seek publication for the delight in having our work recognized as being a well-written extention of ourselves. |
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The Guidelines: |
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This group is designed to help people on their journey from apprentice to master. |
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Please don't be too shy to share your work; we are all beginners at some point! Be proud of your attempt yet willing --- eager --- to improve. |
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Please make your critiques with kindness. Do not rip apart a piece (or member) because it's different/you don't agree with the message/ you're a genius and no one compares. Critique because you sincerely want to help a budding artist succeed. |
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Prompts & challenges are optional, but they are there to jumpstart the imagination, warm up the fingertips, and compare with other author's unique voice & style. Please be active with group "assignments" every now and then. |
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The biography questions (besides screen name/name/email) are also optional, but highly encouraged. It is always helpful in under-standing where the writer/critter is coming from. Also, it would be nice to be friends and not strangers! |
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The writing goals/rewards/remuneration system is, of course, optional. Many people (like me) work better with incentives. The important thing is to write every day! I know that I'm way too slack, and I'll never improve without practice. Having people waiting for my quota & aware of my goal system will urge me to do it. If this is not the case for you, don't sweat it. But keep writing! |
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Also, please remember: I know we're all friends her, but the group is not designed for blatant butt-kissing. We are here to critique and improve our work, not just tell each other how great we all are. |
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Lastly, have an open mind and heart. Be willing to learn and grow! |
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The Site Sections: |
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Message Board |
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Members |
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Monthly Challenge |
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Daily Prompts |
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Book of the Month |
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Wordsmith's Wisdom |
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Websites |
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Email the Administrator |
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Please fill out polls |
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