Things You'll Need:
- Yellow Pages
- Internet Access
- Pads Of Paper
- Printing Service
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Step 1
Determine what you want your group to be like and write down a plan. For instance, how big do you want the group to be? At what skill level should the writers be? Men and women? Poetry and prose? Will the group be a critique group and/or a support group?
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Step 2
Create a flyer that states you are forming a writing group. Provide a few details describing the nature of the planned group, and include your name and phone number.
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Step 3
Consult your telephone book and make a list of new and used bookstores in your area. Visit each bookstore and post your flyer. You could also advertise on a café bulletin board or on the Internet, or place an ad in your local newspaper.
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Step 4
Put a pad of paper by your telephone. Chat with each caller who responds to your flyer and take notes, then determine whether the person is right for your writing group. Jot down contact information, and tell each caller you will get back to him when you have enough people to form your group.
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Step 5
Before the first meeting, tell each member to bring a short writing sample to read aloud - it's a great icebreaker and a good introduction to everyone's writing style and skill level.










Comments
lilybean said
on 4/7/2009 I found my writer's group at "meetup.com". We meet at a bookstore once a week and it has been the greatest motivator to my writing of anything I've done.
mdcooper said
on 3/15/2009 I'm creating an online writing group at http://www.writerswrule.com. I hadn't really considered the bookstore route, but perhaps that wouldn't hurt.
ultra100 said
on 6/24/2008 Great tips for someone who wants to start new writing group. Definately usefull information, all in one place.
I am also making a team of writers for my Website at: http://www.poker-boss.com and I will keep in mind some of the tips written here. Nice job done ;-)
ultra100 said
on 6/24/2008 Great tips for someone who wants to start new writing group. Definately usefull information, all in one place.
I am also making a team of writers for my Website at: http://www.poker-boss.com and I will keep in mind some of the tips written here. Nice job done ;-)