With thanks to Sarah for taking the minutes in my absence:
In attendance
Alice, Gemma, Mandy, Sarah
Apologies
Daniel, Karen
Work in progress updates
Alice is working on her new book while waiting for more
feedback on her other. The feedback has been delayed.
Mandy has been teaching a short story course for the past
six weeks, and now has a lot of stories to critique. Has not had a lot of time
for her own writing but has written a couple of flash fiction pieces.
Sarah has been working on the first draft of her third book
in anticipation of a self-editing course which starts later this month. She has
also been doing some research and recommends the services of Consulting Cops: www.consultingcops.com If you sign up
to their newsletter, then you get a free question.
Gemma has been doing a course with Sophie Draper and Roz
Watkins and another one with Ali Harper. She has attended a Jericho Writers’
historical fiction panel (online) and working on the structure of the novel.
Competition and events
Sarah mentioned that Harrogate Crime Festival is going ahead
this year. 22-25 July.
Gemma said that One More Chapter is running a competition
for underrepresented writers – closing date is 31 March 2021.
Writing plans
Sarah is going to finish draft one of her third book and
work through her research list.
Mandy has some critiques to write and is working on a poem
for a competition about Kyoto. She is also working on some short pieces. She
also has another editing job to do.
Alice has joined a Facebook group called Write Magic which
has word count challenges. It is open to anyone, not just children’s writers. Camp
Nanowrimo is taking place in April.
Gemma is continuing to edit her manuscript. Feels more
confident doing it this time around.
Next meeting: 15 March
Alice will not be attending the group for the next eight
sessions as it clashes with a course she is doing.
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