Online Writing Groups - Different Genres - Page 5

Reziac · 02-24-2013, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Rowan

Now aren't you glad I nominated you to be the "organizer" for the SciFi group?

Awwwright you louts, get organized!!
SF over here! F over there!
What do you mean, you didn't know this was the F-Troop??!

Oh wait. Wrong script!!

WriteMinded · 02-24-2013, 06:05 PM

I don't have and don't want a Facebook account. I don't want to visit Facebook. I don't want Facebook to know I live on this planet. I am anti-Facebook - for myself. If y'all want a Facebook group, why do you need it to be tied to AW? Just asking.

Rowan · 02-24-2013, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by WriteMinded

I don't have and don't want a Facebook account. I don't want to visit Facebook. I don't want Facebook to know I live on this planet. I am anti-Facebook - for myself. If y'all want a Facebook group, why do you need it to be tied to AW? Just asking.

Um, nobody is saying you have to join Facebook. I'm merely suggesting that if some group members want to create groups and chat on Facebook, they can have at it. For those who wish to chat via e-mail, no problem. I don't understand why you think we "need it to be tied to AW"? AW is where writers hang out so this is where we make contacts with fellow writers. If anyone then wants to use the FB platform to create a closed group, I really don't understand the problem. That's not to say the e-mail groups will go away.

Reziac · 02-24-2013, 06:55 PM

Speaking of chat, I've used AOL's Instant Messenger chat thingee to hash stuff out in a group project; main problem with chat is that it tends to confine everything to two-line thoughts.

Rowan · 02-24-2013, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Reziac

Speaking of chat, I've used AOL's Instant Messenger chat thingee to hash stuff out in a group project; main problem with chat is that it tends to confine everything to two-line thoughts.

I'm not fond of the IM type chats. The one good thing about the FB groups is the format, IMHO. I belong to a closed poodle group and it's an easy way to have discussions. I'm happy with the e-mail convo's as well though!

JFitchett92 · 02-24-2013, 09:05 PM

I'm happy with emails, facebook and IM ^_^ but then I like to be immediate when it comes to brainstorming. I'd rather have a conversation than wait hours between messages, I lose my train of thought.

Rowan · 02-24-2013, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by JFitchett92

I'm happy with emails, facebook and IM ^_^ but then I like to be immediate when it comes to brainstorming. I'd rather have a conversation than wait hours between messages, I lose my train of thought.

E-mails and FB groups are great because you have a record of the conversation in case you want to revisit something. I forget what was said on IM the minute I close the little box! LOL

Vikingessa · 03-13-2013, 10:54 AM

I would like to join the Horror group, please. Haven't been as regular like as I used to be years ago, but in my defense I have no personal computer yet...although I will have one in a few days. I have a mentee who sometimes brainstorms with me and asks simple questions, which always helps. Maybe this will help, especially when I can't reach her.

RileyJade · 03-16-2013, 03:57 AM

I’ve noticed lots of people have issues with facebook. I don’t care for it myself, but what about setting up a private yahoo group? Anything sent to the group remains in the archive. (So there’s a record) and since it would be a members only group the archive would be locked to outsiders? So the posts are only viewable by members of the group.

I run several yahoo groups, so I just thought I’d make the suggestion in case someone is interested in doing it that way.

It would be a way to say hey to everyone all at once, do an intro and get to know each other as well...one email sent to the group goes to everyone. Or you can choose to send emails to individual members. It’s just a suggestion.

Rowan · 03-18-2013, 04:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Vikingessa

I would like to join the Horror group, please. Haven't been as regular like as I used to be years ago, but in my defense I have no personal computer yet...although I will have one in a few days. I have a mentee who sometimes brainstorms with me and asks simple questions, which always helps. Maybe this will help, especially when I can't reach her.

I need your e-mail address, please.

Vikingessa · 03-19-2013, 07:31 AM

done

blue_aura12 · 03-19-2013, 07:50 AM

i'd like to join the horror group as well! i'll send you my e-mail address?

JFitchett92 · 03-19-2013, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by RileyJade

I’ve noticed lots of people have issues with facebook. I don’t care for it myself, but what about setting up a private yahoo group? Anything sent to the group remains in the archive. (So there’s a record) and since it would be a members only group the archive would be locked to outsiders? So the posts are only viewable by members of the group.

I run several yahoo groups, so I just thought I’d make the suggestion in case someone is interested in doing it that way.

It would be a way to say hey to everyone all at once, do an intro and get to know each other as well...one email sent to the group goes to everyone. Or you can choose to send emails to individual members. It’s just a suggestion.

That sounds much better than Facebook to be fair. I would organise it, but I'm not a group leader >.>

Rowan · 03-20-2013, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by blue_aura12

i'd like to join the horror group as well! i'll send you my e-mail address?

Done!

Rowan · 03-20-2013, 04:15 AM

Updated!

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Originally Posted by Rowan

Groups will be limited to approximately 10 members. If there's enough interest, new groups can be added for each genre.

YA: - CLOSED
Bing Zabriskie
Ellielle
Trisha
Krissy Reynolds
A. C. Thomas
Rowan
ThatKnight64
Mike_Gasaway
Holy_Shiitake
ConnieBDowell
Almondjoy
BarbaraSheridan
HatTrick

Commercial/Mainstream:
Bushrat
Bing Zabriskie
Hankleton
Holy_Shiitake
I_Love_Coffee
chloecomplains

Mystery/Crime Drama/Police Procedural:
Rowan
Bushrat
Chase
Hankleton
ConnieBDowell

Urban / Paranormal Fantasy:
Rowan
benluby
French Maiden
WriterWho
L. Blake
Pinkclaw
chloecomplains
Satori1977

SciFi / Fantasy:
JayD
WriteMinded
Reziac
phantasy
Elielle
simonalexander2005
Michel_Cayer
PinkClaw
TMCan
HatTrick
AshleyEpidemic
Mecegirl
JFitchett92
Keyaroscuro

(Below listed members: Please let me know which group you prefer--SciFi/F or UF/PF.)
Xaenyth
Ergodic Mage

Children's Literature (MG):
A. C. Thomas
ThatKnight64
HatTrcik

Romance:
Hankleton
NewKidOldKid
WriterWho
Allison Kelsey
HatTrick
TMCan
Satori1977

Erotica:
WriterWho
Pinkclaw
L. Blake
Lainer
Satori1977

Horror:
NewKidOldKid
benluby
Michel_Cayer
vikingessa
blue_aura12

Historical Fiction:
Bushrat
ConnieBDowell
Schizoidwoman

Pending groups:
Memoir:
Bushrat

New Adult:
WriterWho
Lainer

sunandshadow · 03-20-2013, 08:49 AM

If there were a Plotting and Concept Development (aka Prewriting) group, I would be interested in being part of that.

02-24-2013, 06:55 PM	#104
Reziac Resident Alien Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Brendansport, Sagitta IV Posts: 2,675	Speaking of chat, I've used AOL's Instant Messenger chat thingee to hash stuff out in a group project; main problem with chat is that it tends to confine everything to two-line thoughts. __________________ Heavily armed, easily bored, and off the medication

02-24-2013, 09:05 PM	#106
JFitchett92 practical experience, FTW Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Lancing, UK Posts: 185	I'm happy with emails, facebook and IM ^_^ but then I like to be immediate when it comes to brainstorming. I'd rather have a conversation than wait hours between messages, I lose my train of thought. __________________ 2013 Reading Challenge: Read 50 books by December 27th. Progress: 19/50 Current: Michael Grant: 'Gone' ____________________ WIPs: Silver Linings: Drafting Black Clouds: Outlining

03-19-2013, 07:31 AM	#111
Vikingessa deadline city Join Date: May 2012 Location: Antarctica Posts: 14	done __________________ - - - - - - - The Secret Plans of the Diplomat of Antarctica “The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud.” ― Coco Chanel

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02-24-2013, 06:05 PM	#102
WriteMinded Derailed Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above Paradise in California Posts: 1,986	I don't have and don't want a Facebook account. I don't want to visit Facebook. I don't want Facebook to know I live on this planet. I am anti-Facebook - for myself. If y'all want a Facebook group, why do you need it to be tied to AW? Just asking.

03-13-2013, 10:54 AM	#108
Vikingessa deadline city Join Date: May 2012 Location: Antarctica Posts: 14	I would like to join the Horror group, please. Haven't been as regular like as I used to be years ago, but in my defense I have no personal computer yet...although I will have one in a few days. I have a mentee who sometimes brainstorms with me and asks simple questions, which always helps. Maybe this will help, especially when I can't reach her.

03-16-2013, 03:57 AM	#109
RileyJade New Fish; Learning About Thick Skin Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: (USA) EST Posts: 4	I’ve noticed lots of people have issues with facebook. I don’t care for it myself, but what about setting up a private yahoo group? Anything sent to the group remains in the archive. (So there’s a record) and since it would be a members only group the archive would be locked to outsiders? So the posts are only viewable by members of the group. I run several yahoo groups, so I just thought I’d make the suggestion in case someone is interested in doing it that way. It would be a way to say hey to everyone all at once, do an intro and get to know each other as well...one email sent to the group goes to everyone. Or you can choose to send emails to individual members. It’s just a suggestion.

03-19-2013, 07:50 AM	#112
blue_aura12 figuring it all out Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: maryland Posts: 90	i'd like to join the horror group as well! i'll send you my e-mail address?

03-20-2013, 08:49 AM	#116
sunandshadow Impractical Fantasy Animal Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pittsburgh, PA, USA Posts: 4,222	If there were a Plotting and Concept Development (aka Prewriting) group, I would be interested in being part of that.