We met
again for our writing meeting. This time a friend joined us to comb through
manuscripts. The structure of the meeting differed from our last; as we looked
over material from each of us, instead of focusing entirely on one person’s
manuscript. (Mine less so, though, because time didn’t allow us to get very far
on my manuscript before it was time to leave.) It was an invigorating time of
encouragement and insight. The coffee was great, and we edited a lot of stuff
before it was time to conclude. I know it was an inspirational time for me, and I
hope the same was felt by the others. It’s official though. We need to invest
in a set of red-inked pens. It’s much more official in red ink, easier to spot
the edits too.
One
particular thing I noticed was the humbleness and willingness to listen that my
companions displayed during the meeting. Both of them were more than willing to
receive criticism and really seemed appreciative of any thoughts or opinions
that were mentioned. Open mindedness was very much a part of the meeting, and I’m
glad it was so. It was a wonderful time for like-minds to be encouraged in
their literary endeavors. I find myself looking forward to future meetings with
even more vigor. Until the next meeting – I’ll be writing as much as I can.
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