9 members joined our Google Zoom meeting which ran from 6-6;55 pm.
Becky apprised us of a self publishing book prize open to all genres. Find more information at NORTH STREET book prize.
Ev mentioned a Flash Fiction contest sponsored by The Master's Review. Find more information HERE
April is National Poetry Month. Get involved with the Swanton library poetry contest. Read your work or a favorite poetry piece at a virtual meeting. April 28th. Complete information found HERE. Submit poetry entries to Abbey Gaudette EMAIL.
Ev read his Flash Fiction piece "Service Visit Survey-How Did We Do?"
Emmet read more of his virus story and the group brainstormed ideas with him.
Kylie read a draft of her query letter for her novel. The group discussed query letters, their purpose and some dos and don'ts.
Don't forget our April writing prompt: "Uphill Tuesday"
Next meeting is May 14th at 6 pm. Virtual or in person TBD.
Monday, April 27, 2020
Sunday, April 12, 2020
Meeting Minutes April, 9 2020
Our first Virtual Meeting due to Covid 19. Here's hoping we can get together in person in May. Using Google Zoom: Becky, Emmett, Michelle Renee, Caleb, Nancy, Ev, Don, Joanne and Scott (apologies if I missed anyone!)
April is National Poetry Month. The Swanton Library is hosting a virtual poetry read on Tuesday April 28th 2020. If anyone is interested or knows anyone who is interested in reading, writing, submitting poetry for this event, or sharing their favorite poems please EMAIL Caleb
The Swanton Library is hosting a virtual book club. So far the meetings have been weekly. A discussion topic is offered and people share their reads related to this topic. The next meeting is Wednesday April 15th. EMAIL the library for details and an invite to the meeting.
We discussed Covid 19 and the effect it is having on all of us. Renee mentioned "Isolation Diaries". The discussion generated a story prompt. "Uphill Tuesday." What does this term mean to you?
Several members shared their current writing projects.
Emmett read a portion of the story inspired by the highway sign mentioned last month. Story idea: a plague that killed everyone except the terminally ill.
Judy read a piece about what happened when she broke her diet and ate meat after a long absence (It wasn't pretty)
Nancy read her 'Things Not To Do' list re Covid 19
Ev read a song about Covid 19.
Caleb brought up the singer/songwriter John Prine and read a portion of the lyrics to "That's the Way the World Goes Round"
Our next meting is schedule for May 14th at 6 pm. Becky will send out a google zoom invite if we have to meet virtually, otherwise see you all at the Swanton Library!
April is National Poetry Month. The Swanton Library is hosting a virtual poetry read on Tuesday April 28th 2020. If anyone is interested or knows anyone who is interested in reading, writing, submitting poetry for this event, or sharing their favorite poems please EMAIL Caleb
The Swanton Library is hosting a virtual book club. So far the meetings have been weekly. A discussion topic is offered and people share their reads related to this topic. The next meeting is Wednesday April 15th. EMAIL the library for details and an invite to the meeting.
We discussed Covid 19 and the effect it is having on all of us. Renee mentioned "Isolation Diaries". The discussion generated a story prompt. "Uphill Tuesday." What does this term mean to you?
Several members shared their current writing projects.
Emmett read a portion of the story inspired by the highway sign mentioned last month. Story idea: a plague that killed everyone except the terminally ill.
Judy read a piece about what happened when she broke her diet and ate meat after a long absence (It wasn't pretty)
Nancy read her 'Things Not To Do' list re Covid 19
Ev read a song about Covid 19.
Caleb brought up the singer/songwriter John Prine and read a portion of the lyrics to "That's the Way the World Goes Round"
Our next meting is schedule for May 14th at 6 pm. Becky will send out a google zoom invite if we have to meet virtually, otherwise see you all at the Swanton Library!
Meeting notes March 12, 2020
Notes by Becky,
Attendees: Emmett, Scott, Don, Ev, Lynn, Judy, Kylie, Keith, Richard, Becky
Discussions covered everything from coronavirus to writing techniques (important to remember: there are lots of recommendations, but no rules; many roads lead to Rome), Tin House literary magazine (argh; now closing), and Swanton's recycled instrument band (the Social Repercussions: Judy is a genius at names).
Still time to create doll obituaries. Should you desire to kill a doll, EMAIL Judy.
Becky's book After Eli just went into its seventh printing.
Completely forgotten to bring up by Becky, despite her extensive helpful notes: Heather Buczkowski wants to come by and film us for her Swanton video series. How do you all feel about this? I love Heather and her project - but don't want to commit without a group okay. Let me know how you feel about being stars of stage and screen.
Emmett, inspired by a coronavirus warning sign on the interstate, has come up with a brilliant idea for a sci-fi story in which a plague wipes out all but the terminally ill. (Yes! Write it!)
Scott read another song background memoir entry, intended to accompany his upcoming CD. Dark, but evocative, and covers everything from a car wreck to suicide, mental illness, alcoholism, and - ultimately - hope of redemption. There's more to come. Suggestion that he create a blog linked to CD so that listeners can read his background essays.
Ev read an inspirational list poem titled "Some Things to Not Do" - which struck a universal chord. Let's all try one for the next meeting! It was all I could do not to start one then and there.
Lynn read her poem "Dormant," which clearly should be posted at the library every winter.
Kylie read a portion of a chapter of her novel, causing me to totally fall for Jasper the newspaper-shredding cat.
Keith read "The Forgotten Forest," first draft of a hilarious Princess-Bride-like short story, with characters Quagmire and Nintendo.
Richard read three new poems, including his first for children, titled "Can Giraffes Swim." I came right home and looked it up. They can't. Loved that poem.
Next meeting: Thursday, April 9, 6 PM at the Swanton Library.
Attendees: Emmett, Scott, Don, Ev, Lynn, Judy, Kylie, Keith, Richard, Becky
Discussions covered everything from coronavirus to writing techniques (important to remember: there are lots of recommendations, but no rules; many roads lead to Rome), Tin House literary magazine (argh; now closing), and Swanton's recycled instrument band (the Social Repercussions: Judy is a genius at names).
Still time to create doll obituaries. Should you desire to kill a doll, EMAIL Judy.
Becky's book After Eli just went into its seventh printing.
Completely forgotten to bring up by Becky, despite her extensive helpful notes: Heather Buczkowski wants to come by and film us for her Swanton video series. How do you all feel about this? I love Heather and her project - but don't want to commit without a group okay. Let me know how you feel about being stars of stage and screen.
Emmett, inspired by a coronavirus warning sign on the interstate, has come up with a brilliant idea for a sci-fi story in which a plague wipes out all but the terminally ill. (Yes! Write it!)
Scott read another song background memoir entry, intended to accompany his upcoming CD. Dark, but evocative, and covers everything from a car wreck to suicide, mental illness, alcoholism, and - ultimately - hope of redemption. There's more to come. Suggestion that he create a blog linked to CD so that listeners can read his background essays.
Ev read an inspirational list poem titled "Some Things to Not Do" - which struck a universal chord. Let's all try one for the next meeting! It was all I could do not to start one then and there.
Lynn read her poem "Dormant," which clearly should be posted at the library every winter.
Kylie read a portion of a chapter of her novel, causing me to totally fall for Jasper the newspaper-shredding cat.
Keith read "The Forgotten Forest," first draft of a hilarious Princess-Bride-like short story, with characters Quagmire and Nintendo.
Richard read three new poems, including his first for children, titled "Can Giraffes Swim." I came right home and looked it up. They can't. Loved that poem.
Next meeting: Thursday, April 9, 6 PM at the Swanton Library.
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