NJCWG: June 2020

Tuesday, June 02, 2020

address correction

Please note the corrected email address for NJCWG below.

MEETING REMOTELY JUNE 6, 10 AM

Story—the long and short of it

Whether it's a long rendition in a memoir, or a short anecdote in an article, our stories have merit—when they're effectively told. Enter the discussion on Zoom this Saturday.

Join the meeting: If you've not received an invitation to join, please email Susan at [corrected address] njcwgroup@gmail.com and she'll send you a login link.

Critiques: members are invited to submit critiques by 6 pm Thursday evening. Nothing will be accepted later. Please follow guidelines on our web-page.

Hope to see you online,

Barbara
barbarahigby.com

Monday, June 01, 2020

Meeting remotely June 6, 10 am

Image by Jagrit Parajuli from Pixabay

Story—the long and short of it

Whether it's a long rendition in a memoir, or a short anecdote in an article, our stories have merit—when they're effectively told. Enter the discussion on Zoom this Saturday.

Join the meeting: If you've not received an invitation to join, please email Susan at njcwg@gmail.com and she'll send you a login link.

Critiques: members are invited to submit critiques by 6 pm Thursday evening. Nothing will be accepted later. Please follow guidelines on our web-page.

Hope to see you online,

Barbara
barbarahigby.com

About NJCWG

A place where writers come together to encourage each other on their journey to publication, learning and developing their skills along the way.

Our purpose:

- Sharpen skills through writing exercises and guest presentations.
- Keep ourselves accountable by sharing our goals and submitting our work for critique.

NJCWG meets on the first Saturday (usually) of each month from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm: Meeting locations alternate by month. Please email njcwgroup@gmail.com for this month's location.

And be sure to "LIKE" our facebook page for encouragement, humor, writing opportunities, and tips on both the craft and business of writing.

Critique Guidelines

In the second half of most monthly meetings, we break into small critique groups. You can be part of a critique group even if you don't bring work to be critiqued.

If you do bring a piece for critique, remember these guidelines:

-Bring no more than two pages, double spaced with your name on each page.

-Bring EIGHT copies of your piece.

-It should be work you have already edited.

-If you have one, share the name of a prospective publisher, periodical, or contest.

When critiquing:

-Mark with blue or red pen and initial.

-Verbal commentary will be limited to time constraints.

Elements of a critique:
- Do not change to how YOU would write it.
- Valuable criticism:
*Grammatical correction
*Trite phrases/cliche/lackluster vocabulary
*Confusion/Lack of clarity

Critique is only one person's opinion - YOU are the author.

Tuesday, June 02, 2020

address correction

MEETING REMOTELY JUNE 6, 10 AM

Story—the long and short of it

Monday, June 01, 2020

Join us on Zoom

Meeting remotely June 6, 10 am

Story—the long and short of it

Helpful Writers Sites

NJCWG Members Blogs

Sources For Photos

Followers