Thursday Group Events - EPIC GROUP WRITERS

Hello Scribes! We have a FREE writing group that meets once a week, Thursday at the Edmonds Library from 10 AM till noon, sponsored by EPICGROUPWRITERS.ORG . Bring a pen and paper --- we do writing time, writing exercises and focus on the writer's craft by learning about the fundamentals of writing a GREAT story. Whether you are writing memoir, short stories, essays, novels, or you aren't sure yet what you want to write, you just want to write, then this is the group for you.
Contact Mindy Halleck for additional information, or just show up at 10 AM on a Thursday. Designed for writers of all levels. Drop-ins are welcome!


September 12 thru October 10th

September 12th we (w/ facilitator Mindy Halleck) will continue our review of The First Five Pages, by Noah Lukeman, we will have writing time, and some time to share what you have written. Then, Mindy is off to Scotland for a month. During that time, Christine Pinto will be the guest facilitator. Please join her for some writing time.
Drop-ins welcome. All skill levels.
September 19 Join us Thursday mornings at the Edmonds Library from 10 am to noon for a free writing group sponsored by EPIC Group Writers. We support each other with a creative atmosphere, inspiration and sharing. 10:00 am: Writing to a prompt (Guest facilitator, Christine Pinto) 11:00 am: A Tall Tale About Self Publishing. Kizzie Elizabeth Jones will talk about her self-publishing adventures with her Tall Tales series of dachshund picture books and the upcoming book in the series. You can learn more about Kizzie and her books at her website: https://kizziejones.com/index.html. Designed for writers of all levels. Drop-ins are welcome!    September 26 Join us Thursday mornings at the Edmonds Library from 10 am to noon for a free writing group sponsored by EPIC Group Writers. We support each other with a creative atmosphere, inspiration and sharing. 10:00 am: Writing to a prompt 11:00 am: Guest facilitator, Christine Pinto, will lead a discussion about editing, including what writers need to know before hiring anyone to edit a manuscript. Designed for writers of all levels. Drop-ins are welcome!
October 3 Join us Thursday mornings at the Edmonds Library from 10 am to noon for a free writing group sponsored by EPIC Group Writers. We support each other with a creative atmosphere, inspiration and sharing. 10:00 am: Writing to a prompt 11:00 am: Writing Tech. Guest facilitator, Christine Pinto, will lead a discussion about representing technology in your work. Discussion will include historical accuracy, how much to include, practical strategies for what to do and what not to do, and making the most of dramatic possibilities presented when your characters use technology. Designed for writers of all levels. Drop-ins are welcome! October 10 Join us Thursday mornings at the Edmonds Library from 10 am to noon for a free writing group sponsored by EPIC Group Writers. We support each other with a creative atmosphere, inspiration and sharing. 10:00 am: Writing to a prompt 11:00 am: Writing Playground. Invigorate your creative process by letting your writing child out to play with a series of fun writing exercises developed by Christine Pinto, Guest facilitator. Designed for writers of all levels. Drop-ins are welcome!
September 5th 2019

Every Writer's Writing Group -- Group facilitator, Author, Mindy Halleck
Every Writer's Writing Group - Thursday morning from 10:00 AM  12:00 PM - begins again! September 5th at the Edmond's Library we kick off our fall thru winter writing sessions by reviewing Noah Lukeman’s writing craft book,    The First Five Pages: A Writer's Guide To Staying Out of the Rejection Pile. This is a FREE writing group sponsored by EPIC Group Writers.  We support each other with a creative atmosphere, inspiration and sharing.
In the 11:00 AM hour, we have writing time, occasional speakers, and critique opportunities.
Designed for writers of all levels. Drop-ins are welcome!

JUNE 6 10:00 AM

Every Writer's Writing Group -- Group facilitator, Author, Mindy Halleck
Thursday, June 6, 2019 10:00 AM  12:00 PM Join us Thursday mornings at the Edmonds Library from 10 am to noon for a free writing group sponsored by EPIC Group Writers.  We support each other with a creative atmosphere, inspiration and sharing.
In the 11:00 hour, we have writing exercises, occasional speakers, and critique opportunities.
Designed for writers of all levels. Drop-ins are welcome!

JUNE 13 10:00 AM

Every Writer's Writing Group-- Group facilitator, Author, Mindy Halleck
Thursday, June 13, 2019 10:00 AM  12:00 PM Join me Thursday mornings at the Edmonds Library from 10 am to noon for a free writing group sponsored by EPIC Group Writers. We support each other with a creative atmosphere, inspiration and sharing.
In the 11:00 hour, we have speakers, critique opportunities, or writing exercises.
Designed for writers of all levels. Drop-ins are welcome!

SUMMER BREAK
RESUME September 5th 2019
Please check back in late July for upcoming fall and winter agenda.
Keep Writing.

Past Events

2019 MAY 9th 10:00 AM

Every Writer's Writing Group
Thursday, May 9, 2019 10:00 AM  12:00 PM The Hero’s Journey Continues
Mindy Halleck will once again lead our group Thursday morning at the Edmonds Library from 10 am to noon for a free writing group sponsored by EPIC Group Writers. Mindy will continue her discussion of the Hero’s Journey with a review and time for you to read a piece of writing inspired by our conversations. Please bring a 2-3 minute reading relating to the Hero’s Journey in your story.
Mindy Halleck is a Pacific Northwest author and instructor. Her novel Return to Sender, was a featured debut novel in Kirkus Review Magazine, January 2015. As an inspirational instructor, she urges writers to embrace social media early in their professional endeavors and skillfully shows them how. You can learn more about Mindy at www.MindyHalleck.com
Designed for writers of all levels. Drop-ins are welcome!

MAY 16 10:00 AM

Every Writer's Writing Group
Thursday, May 16, 2019 10:00 AM  12:00 PM The Hero’s Journey Continues
Mindy Halleck will once again lead our group Thursday morning at the Edmonds Library from 10 am to noon for a free writing group sponsored by EPIC Group Writers. In our last discussion of the Hero’s Journey, Mindy invites you to read a piece of writing inspired by our conversations. Please bring a 2-3 minute reading relating to the Hero’s Journey in your story.
Mindy Halleck is a Pacific Northwest author and instructor. Her novel Return to Sender, was a featured debut novel in Kirkus Review Magazine, January 2015. As an inspirational instructor, she urges writers to embrace social media early in their professional endeavors and skillfully shows them how. You can learn more about Mindy at www.MindyHalleck.com
Designed for writers of all levels. Drop-ins are welcome!

MAY 23 10:00 AM

Every Writer's Writing Group
Thursday, May 23, 2019 10:00 AM  12:00 PM Vertvolta Press
Join me Thursday mornings at the Edmonds Library from 10 am to noon for a free writing group sponsored by EPIC Group Writers. In the first hour, we support each other with inspiration, sharing and free writing to a prompt.
In the 11:00 hour, Vladimir Verano of Vertvolta Press will discuss navigating self-publishing and the services his company provides. Vertvolta designs professional-quality books, covers, and e-books, and assists authors seeking to self-publish, either through small-scale print runs, or avenues such as Ingram, Createspace, or Lulu.
You can learn more about Vertvolta press at http://www.vertvoltapress.com/
Designed for writers of all levels. Drop-ins are welcome!

MAY 30 10:00 AM

Every Writer's Writing Group
Thursday, May 30, 2019 10:00 AM  12:00 PM Join me Thursday mornings at the Edmonds Library from 10 am to noon for a free writing group sponsored by EPIC Group Writers. In the first hour, we support each other with inspiration, sharing and free writing to a prompt.
In the 11:00 hour, we have speakers, critique opportunities, or writing exercises.
Check back here for topics as our Winter schedule develops.
Designed for writers of all levels. Drop-ins are welcome!

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