…is punctuated today by a Thursday night online writing group facilitated through Two Writing Teachers. I’ve been looking forward to it all week. How lovely it is to visit with other folks – some doing the March challenge, some not.
I could pretend that I managed my time well enough today that I had the chance to eat dinner before hosting the group, but that’s a pipe dream. So, burrito in hand, laptop tucked under the arm, I made my way to the back bedroom to greet my fellow writers.
We had a couple different prompts to start with: a family meal / recipe, or descriptive writing about a family car. After splitting up to write for about fifteen minutes, we regathered to share what we did.
I love this group. I love hearing about what others write, how they approach their writing, and where their thinking takes them. I love being around others who are open to starting with an idea and letting it take them where it wishes. I love the delight writers take in being surprised by what their words can do.
As for my writing this evening, I’ll share it in tomorrow’s slice. =)
Soapbox: The Way I see Things 
Aw, reading this reminded me that I couldn’t make it on Thursday! (I was in a car, returning from a trip.) It sounds wonderful, to actually write and share. This IS a special place that TWT had made.
Lainie, it really is an amazing experience to meet and share ideas. You suggested prompts were those open ended ones that get people thinking in many different directions even if they are exhausted from conferences, still eating their burrito, or ready for the shower! I too will share my slice tomorrow about Essie and Clifford and their adventures on the West Side Highway! Seriously thanks.
I was so sorry to miss it, but love the community built here, helping us find our voices, find the time, find the joy in living writerly lives when words hold such power.
I’m sorry I missed this. Today was packed to the gills. But I’m so glad I got to meet you at one of these writing groups.
“I love the delight writers take in being surprised by what their words can do.”
Me too.
I was also looking forward to it. Thanks again, Lainie.
I love connecting with our group each week!
I have a writing group as well, and the connections and support are so important for us to flourish. I didn’t realize TWT had these.