Hello!
Have you tried out the Chatroom? Or are Thursday discussion hours not a good fit for you?
Whether you've been chatting every week, popping in occasionally, or haven't given it a go, I'd love to hear your thoughts on what could work better for you, here:
(This link is to a simple, very quick survey that'll help me rejig the way we do chats to hopefully suit you
better.)
Of course, you're always very welcome to email me ([email protected]) with any suggestions, feedback, criticisms or questions about any aspect of Writers' Huddle.
In today's email:
- Two Years Ago: Writing Descriptions that Engage Your Reader and Advance Your Story - Chatroom: Thursday chat 8PM - 9PM - Three Years Ago: Creative Giants and Being a Successful Writer, with Charlie Gilkey
Two Years Ago: Writing Descriptions that Engage Your Reader and Advance Your Story |
In September 2015, our seminar covered writing great descriptions to spice up your prose and keep the reader hooked.
You can
get the seminar here, including video, audio, slides, transcript and worksheet:
The seminar covered: - Why you need description, and what its function
is
- Some different examples of description in novels
- Why you might not need to describe characters much
- Seven ways to make your descriptions stronger
You can discuss the seminar on the forums here:
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Chatroom: Thursday Chat 8PM - 9PM |
This Thursday, we'll be talking about writing retreats. Whether you've done several before or are just curious about the idea, come along and share your experiences, questions, and thoughts.
The chatroom is text only (and very minimalist!). The chat runs from 8pm - 9pm UK time (3pm - 4pm EST) ... but you're very welcome to drop in and out.
Hope to see you there!
(If you miss out on a chat but want to catch
up, you can scroll back up in the chatroom to read what happened. I clear the previous week's chat every Thursday.) |
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Three Years Ago: Creative Giants and Being a Successful Writer, with Charlie Gilkey |
In September 2014, we discussed just what a 'Creative Giant' is, and how these characteristics could help you as a writer, with guest Charlie Gilkey.
You can get the seminar here, including transcript and worksheet:
The seminar covered: - The key characteristics of “Creative Giants”, and how these play out for writers
- How to define success on your terms, and why this matters
- Why managing your time isn’t as important as managing your energy and attention
- What to do if you have far too many ideas … or nowhere near enough
You can discuss the seminar on the forums here:
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Handy links
With useful links and
downloads.
All seminars are also listed at www.writershuddle.com/seminars
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