Eight Reasons to Join
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- Motivation
Writing more, and more often, makes us better writers. Knowing we’ll be meeting with other writers and sharing our work can motivate us to to that end. - Inspiration
Having the opportunity to read what others have written, ask questions, share ideas, and brainstorm tends to generate more ‘light bulb’ moments in our own work. - Constructive Criticism
Having a group of writers ‘on tap’ to objectively evaluate our work, and offer honest opinions about it, exposes opportunities for improvement we’d never notice on our own. - Guidance
We’re never alone when we run into writers block, can’t figure out how to move the story from point A to point B, or have to choose between two possible endings. Personalised, informed advice is always available. - Support and Encouragement
Belonging to a writers group is all about encouraging, uplifting and supporting one another. - Networking
Elgin Writers Guild boasts writers from all walks of life and various levels of skill and success. This gives us access to a wide variety of resources, connections, and valuable information to help us succeed. - Evidence of Commitment to the Craft
When querying agents and sending cover letters to editors, mentioning we’re part of a structured and established writing group shows we’re serious about writing. - Opportunity to Critique Others
The famous Roman philosopher, Seneca, believed that while we teach, we learn. Critiquing another’s work enables us to see more opportunities for our own growth