Cleckheaton Writers Group (CWG) met on Monday 23 February at Cleckheaton Library 5.30-7pm with Dave, Elliot, Karen and Reuben in attendance, Kathy, Molly and Paul having passed on their apologies.
The minutes from the last meeting were passed.
WIP updates: Karen has subbed to an agent. Reuben has been writing his PhD chapter and received feedback from his supervisor yesterday. Dave has done 2 rewrites, one of which he brought for feedback and he is happy with the editing of his French stories. Elliot has lots of cool scenes and has to join them up.
CW competitions/workshops/events: These were shared on the agenda. Karen discussed the Huddersfield KAFE details and those members who wish to have further information should drop her an email. The same for the Cober Hill Writers Retreat in Summer.
Writing plans: Reuben will do more work on his PhD, another chapter or two. Dave has another rewrite to finish. Karen hopes to polish and entry into a competition. Elliot to get this new story he discussed started. He wrote one in November and share that with someone. He agreed he would send it around Dave, Reuben and Karen.
Writing Challenge March theme: Band (as in marching)
Feedback sessions: Dave shared his story Beach Walk which the group enjoyed and felt that the weather was a character in itself. There was a repeated phrase but members liked the way it built up the hero then meandered away - good hook. It was suggested to look for repeated words like once, rock etc. unless this is for emphasis. Members like the vivid descriptions, the anthropomorphisation of the sea (tentacles), the humour, the abrupt ending, the happy chance encounter and the way it switches.
Next meeting: Monday 9 March 2026 5.30pm, Cleckheaton Library.
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