Cleckheaton Writers Group (CWG) met on Monday with Karen, Gemma, Alice, Barbara, Cassie and returning member Ria were in attendance, Kathy having given her apologies.
The CWG members welcomed Ria and all reintroduced themselves explaining their writing background. Ria explained that she has two MSs on the go, one at 40k words and the other 2 chapters in.
The minutes from the previous meeting were passed.
WIP updates: Karen has sent the first set of edits off for her upcoming novel, entered the Grazia competition, plot planned a new novel and come up with 3 new picture book stories following a Picture Book Workshop on Zoom. She also attended a Write Magic Zoom and reworked her pitch for her MG MS for the 2 twitter pitch events later this week. Cassie has written more on her novel which she had brought a section of to share for feedback. Ria has gone over her first chapter of a psychological love story. Gemma has gone back to editing her 2nd novel. Alice has written more than 10k on her WIP. Barbara has been working on 2 new short stories, 1 based on a true story, and taken the paper versions of her work to put on her laptop.
CW comps/workshops/events: The WriteMentor Mentorships opened on 1 April and the Children's Books North pitch day #CBNPitch is 28 April, The Blue Pencil Agency BPA First Novel Award deadline is 29 May, #WMPitch is on 29 April and there is a free 'concrete' short story competition, 1k words max and £100 prize, with a 31 May deadline..
The Friends of Cleckheaton Library are looking for a volunteer to promote Cleckheaton Library activities, including social media posts on FB, Twitter and their WordPress website. If interested, leave your name and contact details at the front desk in the library.
Feedback session: Karen shared her MG pitch and Cassie shared a section of the middle of her novel. Cassie explained what had come before in the story then read out. The story was well received, there were some particularly fab lines and dialogue that sung. Alice suggested changing some sections into flashbacks to avoid telling which will help the reader feel they are going on the story journey with the MC. Barbara shared her short story A Day in the Life which was very evocative and Gemma liked the way she mixes emotion with humour.
Writing plans: Gemma has had a new idea for the beginning of novel 2 which will up the tension, so will be working on that. Ria will be working on her MSs. Cassie will be working on her novel. Karen will pitch on the 2 pitch days and either edit or write more words. Barbara will continue her short story work. Alice will be working on her choose your own adventure MS.
The next meeting will take place in a fortnight on Monday 9 May 2022 5.30-7.00pm. New members always welcome.
For those that wish to, the Writing Challenge for the rest of the month is: Easter.
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