Looking for a writing group

I run a small writing group on yahoogroups. I am looking to expand it and begin a monthly newsletter. I have several that post, but most are inactive. I'd love to have some fresh voices and really get the group growing and going in the "write" direction. You are welcome to join, as well as any other writers out there, and maybe we can together get this group moving in a positive way. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/allwriting/ I look forward to seeing you there. Happy posting and welcome to myLot.

Thats a great idea, count me in my non fiction can do with a lot of work. Keep me updated.

I'm not a writer per say and anyone who reads my writing knows that my grammar sucks. Never the less I have my own aspirations and tools I use to help achieve them. One of the things I have wanted to do is create a group to help me with my goals. I too have had numerous problems in this area. There is a book called "Teamworks!" by therapist and career counselor Barbara Sher that focuses on this type thing. Have you tried starting a group in your area that anyone with a goal they are passionate about may come to? Then you can throw an idea resource party and brainstorm about each person's goals at the part. This could work because everything is related so every goal has something in common. Perhaps someone in particular wants to be a musician and you a writer, but you both a have problem with motivation. This is a commonality that you can both talk about and share ideas on. Maybe the musician sometimes gets inspiration block and has something he or she does to resolve the problem and you notice you have a similar problem but with writing so now you can help each other. Three questions to focus on in this type of group (And this may apply to the online group already mentioned.): What's your dream? (Even in a group were you all are writers you still all want to be different kinds of writers. You may all want to write for slightly different reasons. Have slightly different motivations. It is good to know these things as they say very important things about those we are interacting with.) What are the obstacles? What do you need to meet your goals? How exactly can you help them and visa versa? Keep an address book of the people who attend, inluding their special skills, interests, and abilities. Print and informal newsletter for members of your group that includes "success" stories, skills and needs Exchange information, and phone numbers. Hope that helps :)