tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5278356786329973174.post9034006043850517430..comments2024-03-27T09:58:35.443-07:00Comments on Reading and Writing: Belonging to a Writing GroupUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5278356786329973174.post-44740263450477039492016-06-03T01:44:30.157-07:002016-06-03T01:44:30.157-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.ishhuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04888018969092705951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5278356786329973174.post-59895816035794417192011-06-01T01:14:01.540-07:002011-06-01T01:14:01.540-07:00Hello Diane - thanks for your comment. I think the...Hello Diane - thanks for your comment. I think the Internet is a very important connection for a writer these days, especially when you don't have a local group. And we can all get to (virtually) meet other writers around the world!<br /><br />Hi Hywela - thanks for dropping in. I do agree that meeting face to face is invaluable. Some of our group have become real friends too, so that's an added bonus.Rosemary Gemmellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311840205603508422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5278356786329973174.post-78690033723229573502011-05-31T14:57:24.065-07:002011-05-31T14:57:24.065-07:00PS - Thanks so much for your very kind words on my...PS - Thanks so much for your very kind words on my own blog, I do appreciate it!Hywela Lynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13789711554354184386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5278356786329973174.post-46271318998930988602011-05-31T14:56:17.578-07:002011-05-31T14:56:17.578-07:00Hi Rosemary
Great post, I was a member of a wonde...Hi Rosemary<br /><br />Great post, I was a member of a wonderful writing group in Wales, run by the Senior English tutor at the University of Wales, so I learnt a great deal. The group I belong to now I live in England is more informal, but very friendly and supportive and although I have many on-line friends who willingly act as crit partners, nothing can quite take the place of meeting people in 'real' life.Hywela Lynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13789711554354184386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5278356786329973174.post-56535475521404317642011-05-31T14:40:32.557-07:002011-05-31T14:40:32.557-07:00I enjoyed your post, thank you Rosemary. I haven&#...I enjoyed your post, thank you Rosemary. I haven't been in a writing group as such, but I am enjoying the experience, and learning so much from keeping in touch with other writers through these blogs and writing forums. For me, it has been the internet which has connected me with like-minded people who have shared invaluable information, who have encouraged me and have given me a sense of being part of something truly special!Diane Fordhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15018013338268306704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5278356786329973174.post-77883003927267167872011-05-31T01:40:57.302-07:002011-05-31T01:40:57.302-07:00Hi Joylene - many thanks for coming over to visit ...Hi Joylene - many thanks for coming over to visit and comment!<br /><br />Hi Patsy - absolutely, and online is just as important these days.<br /><br />Hi Joanna - thanks for your comment. I think writers are some of the nicest people around!Rosemary Gemmellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311840205603508422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5278356786329973174.post-2528357571257079502011-05-30T23:25:19.400-07:002011-05-30T23:25:19.400-07:00Truly lovely post, Rosemary. It's a perfect te...Truly lovely post, Rosemary. It's a perfect testament to the essential support writers give each other.Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10346863303904973315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5278356786329973174.post-43953147241968124632011-05-30T13:11:29.936-07:002011-05-30T13:11:29.936-07:00It does help a lot to be able to share experiences...It does help a lot to be able to share experiences and advice with other writers, whether on line, or in person.Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12263765378083045973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5278356786329973174.post-9094603118261188482011-05-30T08:08:30.700-07:002011-05-30T08:08:30.700-07:00I feel the same way about my writing group. I woul...I feel the same way about my writing group. I wouldn't be here without them and their continuous support. Great post, Rosemary. Thank you for visiting my blog. Have a wonderful week.Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5278356786329973174.post-36520200833638254802011-05-30T08:03:43.276-07:002011-05-30T08:03:43.276-07:00Thanks, Frances - where would we be without other ...Thanks, Frances - where would we be without other writers to help us keep fairly sane!Rosemary Gemmellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311840205603508422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5278356786329973174.post-22264090301835529942011-05-30T06:48:05.136-07:002011-05-30T06:48:05.136-07:00Lovely post, Rosemary, and so true. Only writers u...Lovely post, Rosemary, and so true. Only writers understand and can really help other writers, because only writers are mad enough to do it at all!Frances Garroodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10614916006798375706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5278356786329973174.post-88558659485820326782011-05-30T05:58:17.874-07:002011-05-30T05:58:17.874-07:00Thank you, Bill - I don't think I'll ever ...Thank you, Bill - I don't think I'll ever lose my enthusiasm for each new writing project or success (I hope!).<br /><br />Hi Carol - yes, those of us who have been in the writing group from those early days now encourage any new members.<br /><br />Hi Karen - thank you! I completely agree about online groups. I'm a member of a thriving Scottish online group and we all encourage and support each other - we also try to meet up a few times a year. Aren't writers so helpful to one another!Rosemary Gemmellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311840205603508422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5278356786329973174.post-50412621036152162902011-05-30T05:08:46.289-07:002011-05-30T05:08:46.289-07:00What a wonderful story.
The internet opened eve...What a wonderful story. <br /><br />The internet opened everything up for me, particularly joining an online writing group. We meet up a couple of times a year, and I'm convinced I wouldn't have sold a thing without them :o)Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05986874444030474719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5278356786329973174.post-30578774934879808032011-05-30T05:05:38.318-07:002011-05-30T05:05:38.318-07:00Thanks for sharing your memories Rosemary, it conf...Thanks for sharing your memories Rosemary, it confirms how valuable a supportive and encouraging writers group can be to both new and established writers.Carolbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05578076528292643928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5278356786329973174.post-86174534163592684772011-05-30T04:11:14.865-07:002011-05-30T04:11:14.865-07:00Lovely posting, Rosemary. And it's great to kn...Lovely posting, Rosemary. And it's great to know that that early enthusiasm for and awe about writing and writers hasn't diminished. I think we've all felt like frauds as we sit with 'real' writers but, as somebody said, writers write, wannabes talk about it.Bill Kirtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07675643113010061969noreply@blogger.com