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A welcoming, open, informal forum, meeting at Roots and Shoots near the centre of London, for anyone who is interested in writing, in any form or context.
Location: London
Members: 37
Latest Activity: Jan 19
ABOUT THE AMED WRITERS' GROUP The AMED Writers’ Group (AWG) is an open, friendly, informal forum for anyone who shares a general interest in the uses of writing for personal, professional, organisational or creative development. We interact both online and in bimonthly, face-to-face meetings. In addition, periodically we post information about, or host or participate in, other events which may be of interest to AWG Members. Many of us also have crossover membership with other networks such as the OD Innovation Network (ODiN) and the Change Alliance. We have developed into a kind of community of practice, in which we are prepared to act as a resource for each other, both during our scheduled meetings and informally between them.
Where we meet and how we work
Place and Time. Most of our meetings take place at Roots and Shoots, London SE11, which is our new venue near Waterloo Rail Station. We meet on the 3rd Friday of every even-numbered month from 1.00-4.30 pm, unless otherwise indicated. After our meetings, we generally continue our conversations in a nearby pub, wine bar or cafe.
Scheduled AWG dates for 2012 (more details forthcoming under 'Events')
- 17 February - 'Language identity - connecting our personal and professional writing', with Jane McLaughlin
- 23 March – Joint Workshop with IAF: ‘Building bridges through effective facilitation' http://www.amed.org.uk/events/building-bridges-through-facil
- 20 April
- 18 May – Annual Collaborative Writing Workshop, Brighton: provisional theme: 'Editing at work' http://www.amed.org.uk/events/6th-annual-collaborative-writi
- 15 June
- 17 August
- 19 October
- 14 December - 'Highlights of our Writing Year/Private Passions/Looking ahead to 2013', with the assembled company.
A typical 'agenda' might look something like this:
o Welcome and catch-up
o Introduction to Theme of the Day and /or agenda-building
o Equal air time - Following our interests (often in smaller groups, or individually)
o Sharing reflections in the large group
o AWG business (brief)
o Continuing the conversation afterwards in a nearby pub, wine bar or café.
Your invitation
Do come and join us. We are a friendly, open, informal and generous community. We are serious about our interest in writing, and we also enjoy having fun together. We are always looking for opportunities to support and celebrate each other’s writing projects and interests as critical friends, and we aim to foster greater awareness of the potential contribution of writing to personal, organisational and creative development.
To cover our costs, there is a small charge each of £10 for full AMED Members, and £12.50 for Networkers and Guests.
Please feel free to pass on this information to anyone else who you think might be interested. If you'd like to offer to lead a session, or to discuss anything about the AWG, please feel free to contact me.
Best wishes. Bob MacKenzie, Convenor, AWG.
E: bob_mackenzie@btopenworld.com T: 02380-238-458
Discussion Forum
Outline of the AMED Writers' Group schedule for 2012
Started by Bob MacKenzie Aug 27, 2011.
Outline of the AMED Writers' Group programme for 2011
Started by Bob MacKenzie Jan 22, 2011.
Useful resources for writers - please share your tips
Started by Bob MacKenzie Aug 22, 2010.
Comment Wall
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Comment by Bob MacKenzie on April 29, 2009 at 2:16am -
It's not too early to think about our 2110 programme. So do please feel free to offer any suggestions, whether or not you're volunteering to facilitate a session.
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Comment by Belina Raffy on April 29, 2009 at 8:41am -
2110? : ) Now that is planning ahead...
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Comment by Bob MacKenzie on April 29, 2009 at 8:45am
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Well, Belina, they say it's never too late - or early ....!
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Comment by Peter Hyson on May 6, 2009 at 5:06am -
Morning, all. Having just signed up to the Group here thought I'd better start by posing a question!!! Does anyone have any advice about how to select a good agent for fiction?
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Comment by Bob MacKenzie on May 6, 2009 at 6:37am
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Hi, Peter
Petrhaps you could make a start by consulting McCall Smith, A. (2008). Writers' and Artists' Yearbook 2008. London, A & C Black Publishers Ltd. in your local library?
Best wishes. Bob
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Comment by Peter Hyson on May 6, 2009 at 7:09am
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Thanks, Bob. It's helpful to have a recommended title to begin with, otherwise there are quite a few books ...But from the book - how do i judge who are the good ones??? Is it literally working thru ht list and seeing a) which ones even respond; b) from that, seeing who feels a good fit?
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Comment by Bob MacKenzie on May 6, 2009 at 7:24am
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Hi, Paul
It's often a case of asking other published authors' experiences - and there are a few of those in the AWG. Also, Paul Z Jackson has opened a Forum in the AMED Network Home Page on 'Publ;isher looking for book proposals', which you might wish to pursue. And then there's the AWG pubishing session on 21 August with Andrew Carey of Triarchy Press. So maybe you'll get some leads from there? Le's see if anyone else has some ideas. Kind regards. Bob
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Comment by Bob MacKenzie on May 6, 2009 at 7:28am
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Sorry, Peter
I called you Paul in my previous message. A case of mistaken identity! BW. Bob
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Comment by Peter Hyson on May 6, 2009 at 8:06am
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Not a problem Dave!!! Very useful info as well ..PETER
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Comment by Gill Hunt on January 12, 2010 at 10:54am
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Any suggestions for overcoming writers block? I can have lots of interesting thoughts and ideas for articles, or have done all the analysis for factual piece of work - but somehow getting that first paragraph on to the screen is really difficult.
Until I'm right up against the deadline when I just slap down any old thing and cross my fingers :-)
Any/all suggestions gratefully received
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