Have you ever been a member of a writer’s group, and if so, in what ways did it resemble The Cloak and Dagger Club? If you were a writer, would you join such a group?
I have been a member of a writer’s group and would love to have had it be like this one (without the murderer in the midst, obviously). The one I participated in spent most of its time on the publishing side of things and trying to get paid for the work instead of focusing on the work itself. I didn’t stay for long. But a group that discusses cold cases and manuscripts? Heaven!
I went to a writers group once. I did not join as I realized immediately they were all more serious and better writers than I was. I certainly could see the benefit of belonging to a group. As each member read from their current work the members made helpful comments.
No, I haven’t been a member of a writer’s group but I can understand why writers gather together. They probably constantly spin ideas off one another that stimulate their personal writing process.
No I’m a reader. I think I’d be terrified to be in such a group.
I have not been a member of such a group. I have a friend who started one though and that has grown over the years. In our community there is a writers group and on a specified schedule, one author a month volunteers to read for the community, answer questions, etc. It is quite nice. If I the talent to write, I would definitely start or join a group.
I’m with Janine, I’d be terrified.
Me too, Janine. I’m a reader.
I agree with those who say they are readers, rather than writers. That is me, also! But if I were writing, I think a group like this would be great for offering both support and challenge. It made me think of professional education groups I have been part of - always lots to learn from others and to be inspired by.