Are you a woman writer in Northeast Ohio, looking for a
writers group?
IWWG (International Women
Writers Guild) has a "Kitchen Table" (fka Cluster) in Kent,
Ohio. At this time, we would invite women writers to any of our scheduled
sessions.
No portfolio or credits are necessary to join; the only
requirement is that you are a woman with the desire to write! All genres and
levels of experience are welcome. There are no dues at the local/regional
level, all membership dues are paid directly to IWWG. You will find more
information, as well as membership forms at: www.iwwg.com
About US (Kent group)
We meet the third Sunday of each month, (September
through May) from 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm for our workshop/writing session
followed by critique sessions (as needed) from approximately 3:30 pm until 5:00
pm. Currently we have 49 members. We meet at the Women's
Resource Center ( Thank you for your continued support and use of your wonderful
facility! ) on the main campus of Kent State University, Kent, Ohio. The
center is located in the former carriage house behind the Williamson Alumni
House (formerly the President's house) located on East Main Street, between the
Music & Speech Building and where Terrace Hall used to be.
The entry IS NOT on Main Street. To enter,
turn onto Midway Drive off of Main (some of you may remember this is where the
"Arch" used to be) the entrance to the center is on the left.
There are signs for Williamson Alumni and Women's Resource Center. Parking is
generally not a problem on Sundays, but there are WRC signs indicating spots to
use.
If you would like more information, email me at: writer@bigwits.com
Here are the scheduled dates and topics to be
addressed. Again, we meet the third Sunday of the Month.
NOVEMBER 18
Member Doris Larson will
be our guest author. Doris has two books published: Great Inn Getaways
from Cleveland; Restful and Romantic Destinations Just a Short Drive from Home and
Bed & Breakfast Getaways from Cleveland. Doris will share her
knowledge, experience and techniques as she presents: "Keeping a Travel
Journal."
DECEMBER 16
HAS BEEN CANCELED
Member Celeste
Billhartz will present The Mothers Project. The Mother's Project is a
program of poems, narratives, images and songs about the millions of
"unwed" mothers from past generations who were forced to surrender
their babies for adoption. (rescheduled for
February)
JANUARY 20
Janet D. suggested we discuss our "companion"
book(s). For those who weren't at the October meeting, Carole sighted
several books, that she considers her "companion" books. These
are not necessarily "how to books" rather books that she not only enjoyed
reading, but books she uses as reference or for guidance, in her own
writings. Books she has dissected, not only to see the structure of the
book, but to find specifics within the structure, to help understand why it
works and then applying it to her writing. So first, decide whether you
have a companion book. If you don't have a companion book, here are a couple
that Carol recommends (in relation to memoir) The Glass Castle by
Jeannette Walls; The Narrative Arc by Morrow; The Heroine's Journey
by Maureen Murdock (who by the way is a member of IWWG and frequently teaches
at the annual week long conference - read more about conference at IWWG
website). Doris and a few others recommended Unreliable Truth, also
by Maureen. If you have what you consider a companion book, read through
it again (if need be), so you can discuss just how/why this book has been
helpful for you, and how you think it can help others..
FEBRUARY 17
Member Celeste
Billhartz will present The Mothers Project.
MARCH 16 Prompted
writing exercises and sharing.
APRIL - NO MEETING
see Women Writers
RETREAT
MAY 18