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What is a writer's group?
A Writer's Group is a group of people that need ideas as well as support while writing. Working together on research, drafting, and editing can help all members of the group produce more effective writing. |
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How do I meet fellow writers/groups that already exist?
You can meet other writers that are writers on a similar subject in a couple of different ways. Look for information on existing groups at:
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How do I form a new writer's group?
- Post a notice about your new writers group on any student department bulletin board
- Send emails to fellow students, professors, and peers that might be interested in joining
- Develop a classified ad for your new writers group idea and post it in the UCF papers
- Spread your new idea by word of mouth in your classes (often the most powerful and productive option)
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Where do writer's groups meet?
A writer's group can meet in a number of locations. Your goal as a writer's group is to discuss topics of your choice, so you want a quiet location such as the UCF library, the grassy knoll by the reflection pond, online forums, and the Barnes & Noble coffee shop at the UCF bookstore. |
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Who can help me find a writer's group that is right for me?
- The UWC located on the UCF campus is always a great place to start
- Talk to your professors
- Talk to other students
- Talk to fellow writers involved in current writers groups
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How can a writer's group benefit me?
- Writer's groups give you an opportunity to discuss both strong and weak aspects of your work.
- Writer's groups give you a unique opportunity to discover new friends that are interested in the same hobbies or subject areas as yourself.
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How many people should be in a writers group?
3-5 writers per group: you may lose writer's group effectiveness if you have more than 5 people. |
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When should writers groups meet?
- A writer's group should have a regular meeting every 1-4 weeks.
- Members should have a commitment to regular attendance for the well-being of group morale.
- You should meet at a time that is most convenient for all of your group members so that no one group member is left out of the regular meetings.
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How can a writer be a good reader?
- By offering supportive comments.
- By sharing sources, ideas, and interests of a particular paper.
- By staying involved in your readings and group events.
- By keeping an open mind!
- By reading a writer's work before a meeting time.
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Is a writer's group limited to University students?
A writer's group can consist of your peers as well as fellow University students. |
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What are some web sites that can help me?
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