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My mother writes short stories and poetry. She isn't all that Internet savvy, but she had a knack for finding local groups of writers to chum with. She managed
by ksaj 4y ago
My mother writes short stories and poetry. She isn't all that Internet savvy, but she had a knack for finding local groups of writers to chum with. She managed to get published a couple of times that way, so it seems to work.
The human-oriented group has also the side effect of making the writer a better orator, since they read passages to each other during their meets, and then talk about the works and presentation. I never went to her meets, but I know for sure it helped her diction and use of metaphor big time.
- desertraven 4y agoThat sounds really wholesome - thanks for taking the time to share. I may have to take a page from your mother's book. Being digitally inclined left me blind to meatspace solutions. I happen to live in an alternative town, so writing chums are likely abound.
- ksaj 4y agoShe lived in a small Ontario town where lots of writers abound. Now she lives 3 time zones away in Victoria BC, yet still maintains those friendships. Of course Victoria is a writer's haven, so I don't think she's ever coming back.