New Writers Group NOW FORMING: VIP Authors Asheville!

I am holding an OPEN HOUSE on Tuesday, July 5, for serious writers who are interested in publishing their work as print and/or digital books. The purpose of the Open House is to familiarize potential group members with the objectives, format and benefits of VIP Authors Asheville!, an in-person weekly writers group.

Beginning on Tuesday, July 12, 2011, VIP Authors Asheville! will meet on Tuesday nights from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. The two-hour sessions will include 30 minutes writing/publishing instruction and 90 minutes reading & critique. Weekly member reading participation will rotate to ensure that everyone gets an opportunity to give and receive feedback.

The group is limited to 10 writers and will meet in a private, gallery-like setting close to downtown Asheville. (The exact location will be disclosed upon registration.) In order to realize any real benefit from participating in the group, a consecutive 10-week commitment is required.  If you cannot begin on July 12, you can reserve your space in the group with the paid fee and your ten consecutive weeks will begin from your first meeting.

All genres welcome.

Requirements of the group

• You have begun a body of work: book, articles, poem or essay/short story collection.
• You have a writing sample to share the first week.
• You are committed to taking your work to the next level (improvement and/or publishing).
• You are open and receptive to suggestions for revision.
• You are willing to do whatever it takes to reach your writing goals.
• You are willing to work with others in a cooperative and collaborative environment
• You will commit to regular attendance and participation.

Overall objectives of the group

• Improve writing skills
• Increase knowledge of the publishing process

July 5 Open House Agenda

• Introductions
• Review format of meetings
• Review code of ethics and proper etiquette for critique
• Review topics of instruction
• Q&A

Please RSVP that you will attend and directions to the meeting place will be sent to you.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

P.S.  Too curious to wait until July 5? Read all VIP Authors Asheville! here>>

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