Guest blogger: Sandra Murphy
\n(Read part one of this post March 17, 2011)<\/p>\n
Reading complete works <\/strong> What is the goal of the group? <\/strong> \u201cWUTA officially started in1994 when Robert Hazel put a note in the suggestion box at the independent bookstore. Forty-one people showed up the first night. The setup of read aloud and then critique started from the very first,\u201d Cindy remembered. \u201cWith an average of fifteen people showing up week after week, even on holidays and during bad weather, we must be doing something right.\u201d <\/p>\n Edwina thinks it\u2019s the intelligence, sharp wit and the banter, not to mention the reciprocal respect. Erin agrees, \u201cMy writing has gotten stronger. The group not only helps the piece get better but sharpens my skill as a writer.\u201d <\/p>\n The summation<\/strong> Remember, http:\/\/www.matilijapress.com<\/a> Guest blogger: Sandra Murphy (Read part one of this post March 17, 2011) Reading complete works At WUTA (Writers Under the Arch), when a member chooses to read his or her novel to the group, it can take over a year\u2014four pages at a time. In Big Books, a subgroup, the writer distributes the full […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[4],"tags":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t
\nAt WUTA (Writers Under the Arch), when a member chooses to read his or her novel to the group, it can take over a year\u2014four pages at a time. In Big Books, a subgroup, the writer distributes the full novel or screen play. We don\u2019t line edit but read for continuity and plot, dialogue and description, pacing and placement. After reading, we can say, \u201cYou had three fight scenes in a row and then four nights spent at his desk\u2014mix it up. Repetitive words are more obvious \u2014the character spouts her signature line of \u2018oh jumping jelly beans!\u2019 every fifteen pages, lose 75 percent of them. <\/p>\n
\nBIW\u2019s goal is to make me write. WUTA\u2019s is to make me write better. And Big Books is to get a book agent\/publisher ready.
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\nWhat is your goal?<\/strong>
\nChris said, \u201cI needed intelligent criticism from those who have actually written something in a workable format. WUTA provided it. Every story I ever published had WUTA input.\u201d<\/p>\n
\nTo get the best results from a writer\u2019s group, find one whose goals meet your own. Look for constructive criticism, a mix of genres so you can learn other styles, and varying levels of experience. Steer clear of a group that returns your copies in shreds or with smiley faces and \u201cI love everything you write\u201d at the top. Neither will help you improve. <\/p>\n
\n1.\tBIC HOK TAM (butt in chair, hands on keyboard, typing away madly)
\n2.\tCritique with kindness\u2014they\u2019ll read yours next.
\n3.\tLose that jelly bean saying. It\u2019s annoying. <\/p>\n
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