Second Fall Session of CCWW Begins on October 18

October 24, 2016

Hello, writers,

Fifteen writers met at the Callahan Branch Library last Tuesday, October 18, for the first workshop of our second fall session.   

We want to welcome new members, Sally S. and Mr. Braddock to our group. Welcome!

Please find a recap of our evening, a few links of potential interest, and optional writing prompts for tomorrow night’s session.

Recap of October 18 CCWW

Several writers shared their warm-up writing, including Allen M., Abigail S., and Danielle T.

I, Nancy B., shared a book called “Let the Elephants Run” about creativity.

Here are the warm-up prompts, in case you’d like to do them at home: 

                *Optimism or pessimism

                *A magic power you wish you had

                *A country you’d like to visit

                *A freewrite about anything

Lisa C. started the session by reading “Rude Awakening,” a poem about an alarm clock. As usual, her rhymes (such as bed/head and alright/fight) worked well, and her poem connected with everyone. Aunita W. then read “Blessed to Cook,” a prompt-based (cooking triumphs or disasters) piece. Members complimented her wording (such as “various yums”) and her descriptions. Allen M. then read chapters two and three of his WIP (work-in-progress). Members complimented Allen’s humor (especially between the siblings) and his descriptions (powdered sugar creation).

Sally S. then read her warm-up (a magical power you wish you had) about having the power to know a person’s heart. Members complimented her thought-provoking and unique piece. Lauren L. then read a thought-poem-ish piece about loving another soul and finding a soul mate. Members complimented her piece and the emotional hit it had, as well as the beautiful phrases she used. Danielle T. then read “Wounds,” a personal piece. Members said her imagery worked, as well as the universal nature of her piece.

Richard N. then shared a continuation of his second Dodge book. Members complimented Vikki’s analytical nature and his excellent descriptions. Michele N. then read “I Would Have Loved You Anyway,” by Mary Dana and Troy Burgess. Many members connected to the song. Meredith M. then read “Mystery of the Tiny Trees,” a chapter of a book written in first person. Members complimented Meredith’s word play (Saturn pine and saturnine), as well as her descriptions. Ines R. then read chapters one and two of “Red Balloons,” a new piece written in diary format. Members connected to many aspects of Ines’s piece, such as the color red, the releasing of balloons as a ritual, and the passage of time.

Excellent writing, everyone! 

Prompts for October 25

The prompts are “the unrequited love poem” or “eye contact” Of course, you’re free to bring a WIP (work-in-progress), if you like.

Links of Interest

1.       Chicken Soup for the Soul Needs Submissions

                First deadline is October 30.

                More here: http://www.chickensoup.com/story-submissions/submit-your-story

2.       Looking for a writing contest? Look no further than this site with lots of contests.

 More here: http://www.writermag.com/writing-resources/contests/

Quote of the Week

“Metaphors have a way of holding the most truth in the least space.”

                                                                                                ~ Orson Scott Card

Looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow night.

~Nancy B.