- Can we be as prolific as we have been at the past two monthly meetings?
- How did people feel about having only two weeks, rather than four, to read all the submissions?
I don't think the extra reading is much of a burden. I can't imagine anyone reads the mss four weeks out and then sits around waiting for the next meeting. Even those who cram a few days out (me!) will just have to do it twice as often.
The two-week writing deadline is far more challenging. The real measure will be among the novelists. While they are likely to contribute every two weeks, will they submit that many more pages every month, or submit fewer pages to be covered at each meeting? Of course, the short story writers, poets, etc., should take up the challenge to submit more often, even if, unlike the novelists, they submit entire works.
Can't wait to find out. Of course, this Thursday is only step one. The big question is how will it play out over the months? I think we're up to it.
We'll be reviewing chapter selections from Zack, Katie, and Kay; a poem from Michelle; a section from Cynthia's memoir, and a family short from Sandy. We may also have a new member in attendance, an English teacher who emailed Brian. An English teacher would be a nice addition to the GFWG, so I hope she can make it. But, hey, no pressure (Alison!).
If you're interested in attending, please come to the Holden Room, Crandall Library, Thursday, 7-9pm, with optional social afterwards.
3 comments:
To echo what Hugh might've said, more time critiquing = less time actually writing. But I guess I'm in the minority on this one.
The theory about critique time versus writing time is that if one submits more one is asking for and getting more of other peoples' time, right? So, it's only fair to give more when you're getting more. Make sense? Or is this just Kay Logic? It does presume more opportunities to submit will translate into more mss across the board and so that's why this is an interesting "experiment" as John calls it. So far so good.
Looking forward to seeing you all. Montana is set to come so we'll start having two poets!
Btw, Billy told me a couple days ago that got scheduled to work so we'll be critiquing him next time.
Thanks for the shout out! I will definitely be there. I am in for the long haul now, so watch out grammar! I might be the third poet in the mix as well. Thanks for the warm welcome.
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