FRIENDLY FIRE

A component (a rowdy bunch, but we did finally get down to business) of our writers group met for coffee and critique last night.

I brought an excerpt of a work in progress, River Wraith, and was both challenged and invigorated by the thoughtful input from my "colleagues"—some of the things they catch, make you want to thump your head like Homer Simpson in a "Dooh!" self-reproach.

Other comments resulted from a shrewd eye catching a copy edit type error, or wording that could be tweaked for more effect. It was all good, honest stuff from people I've grown to trust.

I wriggled like a puppy in sheer joy, when compliments were bestowed--for the same reason, they came from fellow writers I trust and respect.

We all have a different writing style, and it was great reading/ hearing everyone’s work; we're going to get to enjoy watching each other succeed and eventually celebrate when we've found a niche where our work will be enjoyed by readers at large.

A little help from my friends...

Am feeling warm and fuzzy, fresh from my writing group meeting...(new venue for us tonight; a meeting room over the hockey rink--we had from 7 pm until the Zamboni ran) it's so great to get together with other writers and share our trials and triumphs. We learn from each other every time we get together, and not just about our #writing. And of course, that's what blogging is about too.