This was so interesting to read about taking a writing class. I have been writing a book for quite a while now, but am stuck in writer's block. I am at a point of moving toward the final section, but can't come up with the bridge. Maybe a writing class would be helpful.
Oh that’s so cool, Karen! I had no idea you were interested in writing—keep going! 🤗
There’s lots of organizations that offer virtual classes like Literary Arts (where I’ve taken mine), so you could find more options that way, or through your local community college too I’m sure.
You totally are a writer! The class you took sounds awesome, and how cool that you're taking another AND starting your own writing group!! I am right there with you about craving community around writing. It can be so solitary, it's nice to have someone else to bounce ideas off or even just be around while putting something down on paper. Coincidentally (or perhaps just on-brand for us both haha) I am starting a writing group too with a few of the women I met in my writing class as well! I like the format you mentioned of sending/reading pieces in advance and might have to borrow it 🤗
Thank you! And ooh yay I’m so excited (and not surprised lol) to hear that! Will yours be in person then? Happy to share tips as we go, or what we’ve outlined so far. It’s in its infancy still.
Yes, it will be in person! Though the scheduling already seems to be posing a challenge. I'm hoping I can get it going, but we'll see. Yes, please share tips – I think I will need them. (I also just read and responded to your text!)
Loved this look into your first writing class! I totally feel the same when it comes to giving people feedback in the moment. It's been a little while since I've taken one, but they also create a nice rhythm for me to get back into writing. You're inspiring me to look up enrollment for the next season.
This was so interesting to read about taking a writing class. I have been writing a book for quite a while now, but am stuck in writer's block. I am at a point of moving toward the final section, but can't come up with the bridge. Maybe a writing class would be helpful.
Oh that’s so cool, Karen! I had no idea you were interested in writing—keep going! 🤗
There’s lots of organizations that offer virtual classes like Literary Arts (where I’ve taken mine), so you could find more options that way, or through your local community college too I’m sure.
Thanks for reading :)
You totally are a writer! The class you took sounds awesome, and how cool that you're taking another AND starting your own writing group!! I am right there with you about craving community around writing. It can be so solitary, it's nice to have someone else to bounce ideas off or even just be around while putting something down on paper. Coincidentally (or perhaps just on-brand for us both haha) I am starting a writing group too with a few of the women I met in my writing class as well! I like the format you mentioned of sending/reading pieces in advance and might have to borrow it 🤗
Thank you! And ooh yay I’m so excited (and not surprised lol) to hear that! Will yours be in person then? Happy to share tips as we go, or what we’ve outlined so far. It’s in its infancy still.
Yes, it will be in person! Though the scheduling already seems to be posing a challenge. I'm hoping I can get it going, but we'll see. Yes, please share tips – I think I will need them. (I also just read and responded to your text!)
Loved this look into your first writing class! I totally feel the same when it comes to giving people feedback in the moment. It's been a little while since I've taken one, but they also create a nice rhythm for me to get back into writing. You're inspiring me to look up enrollment for the next season.
Glad I’m not the only one lol. And yay, let me know if you do! :) thanks for reading, Teresa!
It’s exciting to see your writer self growing through this Substack window!
Thanks for being my cheerleader :)