Update 2024-09-05: The writing club is underway! I’ll keep this post updated to act as a hub for any further WC related materials.
Writing Club posts:
I’ve never been in a writing club but I’m interested in trying to get one going. Would anyone else be interested in giving it a go? I don’t have to lead it, but will do so if no one else wants to.
What I’m picturing:
- Monthly check-in cadence
- Everyone sets a personal goal, and then talks about how they did the previous month
- No pressure other than what you want to take on to motivate you
- Maybe some “assignments” in the vein of a creative writing class
- I volunteer to send members reminder DMs to motivate them :)
I was thinking I’d just start with this post - come up with a goal for myself to accomplish by end of June, and then check back sometime in the first week of July. If that sounds interesting to you, feel free to join in and comment with your goal, and any details you want to add.
PS Also very open to writing club discussion meta. I’m new to this so wide open to suggestios, comments, critique, etc.
I like the idea of linking things back to the main post yeah. Very small scale, but probably adequate for our use, like you said :)
For DM motivation I’m just going to take the risk and assume that unless someone says otherwise that they will be ok with it.
I wasn’t planning on really hectoring anyone: just a gentle reminder about a week before the “deadline” that there is at least one person (me) who will be genuinely curious about any progress (or no) that they’ve made towards their goal.
I think thats a great approach & your energy seems perfect for it, kind and motivating without feeling overbearing :)