February 7, 2017
Hello, writers,
How has your week been? Have
you submitted any writing to a contest or to a publisher?
Our January 31 CCWW featured laughs,
lines of poetry, and lilting phrases.
Below, you’ll find a recap of
our evening, a few links of potential interest, and optional writing prompts
for the February 7 session.
Recap of January 31 CCWW
Lauren L., Abby S., Richard N., and Allen M. shared their warm-ups with the group.
Here are the warm-up prompts,
in case you’d like to do them at home:
*Write
about when you did something bad and got away with it.
*A
twinkling eye can mean many things. Write a poem about a twinkle in someone’s
eye.
*Revisit
your earliest memories about faith, religion, or spirituality.
*A
freewrite about anything
(Source:
writingforward.com)
Meredith M. began the session reading a poem with historical
themes. Members complimented her ability to rhyme and her references to the
Louisiana Purchase, among other things. Ashley
T. then read a prompt-based (obituary) poem about her life. Members
complimented her ability to look at her life with perspective. Ines R. then shared Chapter 2 of “Myrkurt.”
Members praised her lyrical descriptions, such as “her scars felt overwhelming.”
Abby S. then read a continuation of her WIP
(work-in-progress). Members complimented her characterization and the humor she
used. Allen M. then read Chapter 9 in
his WIP. Members praised his development of a sub-plot and his balance and
grasp of both dialogue and narration in his piece. Lauren L. then read a first-person account of a young woman waiting
at a bus stop considering the concept of time. Members praised her the coming
of age theme of her piece as well as the angst she created in her protagonist.
Almariah M. then shared an excerpt from her WIP, “Skin.” Members
complimented her set-up of the romance between an African-American girl and a
British-Pakistani male. Theresa E. then
shared a think-piece on the recent history of the optical industry. Members
complimented her “TED Talk” writing style, and the amount of information she
conveyed in her piece.
Lisa C. then read a prompt-based (obituary) piece. Members
complimented her perspective on her own life, as well as her warning to eat
dinner with your family. Dane M. ended
the session reading a true story about trains. Members complimented the setting he created (Westfield, New York
in the late 70s) and the actions he included (such as bowling with beer cans
and softballs).
Wonderful writing, everyone!
Prompts for February 7
The prompts are “auditions”
or “sticky notes” Of course, you’re free to bring a WIP (work-in-progress), if
you like.
Links of Interest
1.
We mentioned signing up for Ashley T.’s meals. She is a
culinary student.
Dinners
on Thursday nights at FSCJ Downtown Campus with themes as follows:
New England 2/9
New
Orleans 2/16
Southern
2/23
Heartland
3/2
Southwest
3/9
California
3/16
Northwest
3/30
Florida
4/6
Hawaii
4/13
For
more information or reservations, please call 904-633-8151.
2.
Here’s a great
contest with a March 15 deadline.
Writers-Editors
International Writing Competition (many genres to choose from)
Quote of the Week
“A book should serve as the
axe for the frozen sea within us.”
~
Franz Kafka
Looking forward to seeing
everyone on Feb. 7.
~Nancy B.
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