It looks like summer is fast approaching and our attendance shows the departure of the sun-birds. I'ts inevitable, happens every year about this time. Thank you all for coming to the meetings each month. Your input and wisdom are invaluable and needed.
But, there is an advantage to
be found in even the most undesirable situations.
With fewer attendees we have time for more in-depth
discussions, longer reading time for each reader, and time to analyze the
pieces read more thoroughly. We’ll miss our friends until next fall but, we’ll
muddle through.
As we discussed character development at this meeting it might
seem appropriate to follow up on a few more basic things at this meeting. I
suggest we discuss where do we get our ideas for plots and plot development,
how do we name our characters, why do we give our characters some of the foibles
and strengths. Do plots develop as we write or do you know where you’re going
when you start?
Are you involved in the story while writing? If so, to what
degree? Do you ever find yourself thinking like your character when you’re not
writing? Do others recognize themselves in your writing? Why?
Fun isn’t it.
Come prepared to discuss these and other things that pop up at our
next meeting, May 3rd at 6:30 PM. Bring a few paragraphs to read,
more if you can and there’s time, and be prepared to listen to other authors
give you suggestions, critique, and, most of all, help.
Keep on writing!
See you there,
Rod
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