Writing can be such a lonely endeavor.
Not just in putting words on a page but also to improve and complete work, to navigate the publishing industry, to establish a platform, and to market well-written works. Trying to do it all on your own can be frustrating, and lead to the feeling you're failing while others are succeeding. That's why we've changed our meeting format to emphasize writing, writing, writing. So, if you -- ● Want to Write better, pen a marketable work
● Want to complete Flash Fiction, Short Stories to Novels, Essays, Articles, Picture Books, Personal Experiences, Memoirs, Poetry, etc. ● Want to stretch your writing muscles and spark your imagination with prompts and exercises Come write with us!
ATTENTION AUTHORS
Do you need input on marketing, social media, etc. or need to stretch your writing prowess? Join us! Guests are always welcome! |
New Meeting Format
Beginning January 2019, our new meeting format will open with —
A FREE HANDOUT that may be on such topics as writing do's and don'ts, devices and techniques to improve the quality of storytelling and writing, aspects of the writing life (debunking rhetoric and myths), publishing markets (that need submissions) or current publishing trends or aspects of successful marketing, etc. This is followed by a short discussion period. Then— FEEDBACK will be given on work brought in by members. Because of time constraints, bring in 6-8 properly formatted manuscript pages. However, to conserve paper, printing may be done on both sides of a page. Pages are to be numbered (place the number in the upper right corner). As always, members are encouraged to take charge of the feedback they want and to ask questions. SPARK THE IMAGINATION — After the feedback session, we'll write from prompts or exercises which enable participants to take practice a craft element or explore ideas and themes. Such exercises may be shared — no feedback will be given unless requested. SURPRISES — We'll explore other writing styles like poetry, memoir, and nonfiction articles and essays to writing synopses or how to submit to publishers. There may be discussions on scams and vanity publishers, the benefits and drawbacks of social media, explanations of self-publishing, independent publishing, print-on-demand (POD), etc. TAKE HOME A MONTHLY WRITING CHALLENGE — To supercharge the imagination between meetings, members may take home a Writing Challenge and write up to 750 words. The work can be any style, any genre. Think outside the box, have fun, spur the imagination! |
Shenango Valley Pennwriter Meetings —
We meet the 3rd Saturday of each month, from 1-4 p.m. at the Community Library
of the Shenango Valley, 11 North Sharpsville AVE, Sharon PA 16146
INFORMATION: 814-425-7163 evenings (EST)
Email: Catherine@CatherineEmclean.com
We meet the 3rd Saturday of each month, from 1-4 p.m. at the Community Library
of the Shenango Valley, 11 North Sharpsville AVE, Sharon PA 16146
INFORMATION: 814-425-7163 evenings (EST)
Email: Catherine@CatherineEmclean.com
Talent and desire will take you only so far.
It is craft that enhances talent and liberates creativity.
Best of all, craft can be learned.
It is craft that enhances talent and liberates creativity.
Best of all, craft can be learned.
The Shenango Valley Pennwriters is part of Pennwriters Inc whose mission is to help writers of all levels, from the novice to the award-winning and multi-published, improve and succeed in their craft. Established in 1988, Pennwriters is a not-for-profit organization of more than 400 members from Pennsylvania and beyond (which are designated by areas). The group offers an annual three-day writers conference and area events, has a web presence, email groups, online classes, and social networks. www.pennwriters.org
