GSU Writers Ink
The GSU Writers Ink group will meet the First Thursday of every month unless otherwise noted. Meeting will take place in the Library Administrative Conference Room (D2417) from noon to 1:00 p.m.
GSU Writers Ink Bibliography 11/18/08
Previous Meetings
August 6, 2009
The group members looked at a book written by David J. Lythberg; we will invite him to our group to discuss the processes he went through to get published. Val, Lynne, and Dee read for us. Lydia “dibbed” Grace’s story, and we briefly discussed an online journal. Our next meeting is scheduled for September 3rd. You’re encouraged to write/bring a one-page short story. Kathy will read for us next time.
July 2, 2009
The group members talked about the items they’re working on. We spent some time discussing the progressive story. It was decided to let everyone have input into the story for a second time, then the group would revisit as a whole. The first 2 sections will be set aside for now and the adoption details will be revised. Members were encouraged to join the LinkedIn Group called: Authors, Writers, Publishers, Editors, & other Professionals. To view the Martha’s Vineyard stories that Lynn mentioned, visit: http://www.brigish.com/newsletter.cfm?cntid=7. Our next meeting is scheduled for August 6th. You’re encouraged to write/bring a one-page short story.
June 4, 2009
The group did not meet today due to the preparations for graduation and other obligations of group members. Our next meeting is scheduled for July 2nd.
May 7, 2009
Kathy read a poem and an article to the group that she had written. Dianne told us about LinkedIn, a networking site and shared copies of “How would you define a good writer/author?” Val and Susan both read what she had written as an addition to the progressive story we’ve all been working on. We had a short discussion on where the story is and where it is going. Val is going to work her piece into the existing piece and share it with the group. When she has updated the story she will send it around. Please call “dibbs” and take another turn. We will discuss the story further at our next meeting on June 4th.
April 2, 2009
The group discussed the progressive story we’ve been working on. We will all take one more turn before discussing the direction the story will take at our next meeting. We began discussing whether this will be a short story, a short story in a book of stories, or a novel. Lynne called “dibbs” and will refine the story. We will all continue to work on it as a Word 2003 document. Group members were encouraged to write articles for the GSU 40th anniversary writing competition; which are due on April 30th. Group members are encouraged to run their entries by this group before submission. Our next meeting is May 7th; Kathy will be reading for us.
March 5, 2009
Colleen is investigating women’s poetry journals for a place to submit her latest works. All present had written a “memory” to share today. Lynne pointed out that a group of memories make a nice quilt. The group members present decided to write a progressive story; Lynne will begin. The guidelines set forth include writing 2-5 paragraphs, and having a 3-4 day turn around. When Lynne is done, she will send what she has written to the group and someone else will let everyone know they’re taking the story from there. And, the process will continue.
February 5, 2009
Colleen found a website: www.Poetry.com that folks should check out. The suggestion to write a Haiku for today’s meeting was very popular; Dee, Colleen, and Lydia read some of there’s for the group. Dianne is doing research on a young woman in the early 20th century going into the depression or WWII. She is working on a book loosely based on her mom. She mentioned how “Google earth” let her look at what she believes to be a farm her mother grew up on. We also talked about “My memory” books. If anyone is interested, write a short story for next time on one of your memories. Dee still has her character “in the kitchen.” She is also beginning to draft a Christian romance. Dianne is reading a book by Jean Ray Laury entitled, “Creative Woman’s Getting-it-all-together-at-home” which talks about other artists getting together to help with your own process (what we’re doing at lunch once a month). We tossed out the idea of a “progressive story” for March. Lydia is putting together the Friends portion of the Information Please (library newsletter) and anyone that would like to submit a poem, or excerpt for the GSU Writers Ink portion, please send it to her by February 20th.
January 8, 2009
Janet talked about the items she has written. Colleen read her latest works, a poem and several Haiku. Janet will read next time. It was suggested we look into submitting maybe an item a month (whole or excerpt) to GSUView. All are encouraged to try their skills at writing a Haiku (it’s three lines written one right after another, with 17 syllables -- the first line contains five syllables, the second has seven, and the last has five) for next time. Meetings for the year will be the first Thursday at noon. Also check out the bibliography at: http://www.govst.edu/library/t_gsu_library.aspx?id=11564 and see if you have anything to add.
December 4, 2008
Archie reported that he is finished with all but one chapter of the first draft. Archie offered to send us a website he found that, while it is about self-publishing, apparently has a lot of worthwhile information. We talked about the possibility of a 5th Annual Emerging Writer’s Competition – something to look forward to in February. Dianne mentioned the primary sources available on the Library of Congress site from the Great Depression.
November 6, 2008
Lynn read to us. John and Lydia reported on submitting an Intellectual Life Grant with the 3 programs suggested at last months’ meeting. Archie reported that a publisher looks for between 80,000 and 120,000 words for a first time writer. John talked about the Nuts and Bolts of Writing blog from his Lansing group. The next meeting will be on December 4th, Dee and Archie will read for us. We will also discuss our schedule for next year.
October 21, 2008
Lynn talked about Lulu.com and her experience with developing a dog rescue calendar as a fundraiser. Someone suggested that we start a literary magazine and we solicit artwork, photography, and writings from students. Sheree talked about planning programs for 2009 for GSU’s 40th anniversary. She talked about a contest for all to submit a 750 word document on “what GSU means to you.” Perhaps the top 40 would be published in a magazine (online or CD or hardcopy). Programs were suggested for 2009 such as self publishing, agent/publisher, and an illustrator. We decided that we will meet on the first Thursday of the month at noon in the Library Administrative Conference room (if it is available). It was decided that the name of the group will be GSU Writers Ink. We will revisit a new group leader in the future. Sheree said she would read for us next time. John reported that the shopper he has been writing for has expanded from just Thornton. Next time, we will investigate whether we want to do writing assignments. Rashidah is doing a writing workshop at Artsfest on November 6th and others are encouraged to attend. Dianne will go a GSUview article about our group. Some of the group picked accountability partners.
May 20, 2008
The members of the group present today decided to reconvene in the fall with a combined group made up of the Children’s Authors Wannabes and the Novel Writer’s Knock-outs. The new name of the group that is on the table is GSU Writers Ink. The hiatus will give individuals several months to work on their writing activities. At the meeting on September 16th (at noon on the balcony) a regular meeting schedule will be set up, the name of the group will be determined, and a new chair of the group will be decided (must be a member of the Friends of the GSU Library). If you would like to read any of your materials to the group for feedback, please bring this with you.
April 29, 2008
Those present did want to merge the Novel Writer Knockouts and the Chidlren’s Authors Wannabe’s; bring your suggestion for a new name to our next meeting. We discussed the possibility of an online journal, and the constraints of a print subscription. Val shared one of her works with us. John is not working on anything right now but is reviewing On Demand movies for the South Holland/Thornton Shopper. Colleen is assisting Cyrus with his works. Lydia has not progressed any further with her works. Lynne talked about her 3 day creative writing course and read one of her works to us. Sheryl talked about her editorial commentaries. We also talked about the self publisher, www.lulu.com.
March 26, 2008
Dee discussed her mystery screen play and read her children’s story to us. Jeff is still plugging away at picking a publisher, and Diane is thinking about her next story. There was a short discussion on copyright. We are changing the date of the meeting for next month in hopes the Novel Writers will join us and talk about a possible merger. This group is excited about their idea of an online journal and interaction with more people. We will also further discuss a name change to the group.
February 20, 2008
o Jeff shared his sample library illustrations and storyboard, Diane is working with her illustrators, and Dee and Peter are working on plays. Lydia read to the group and accepted their feedback. Dee will read for us at the next meeting. We will also discuss the possibility of merging the two writing groups.
January 15, 2008
Collette announced that she has a contract for her book, “Kyle and pennies from heaven” and an agent. Diane read her story to us. Our next meeting will be a joint meeting of the Children Author Wannabe’s and also the Novel Writer Knock-Outs.
November 27, 2007
Jeff read his story to us today and accepted feedback from the group.
October 23, 2007
Marilyn Foster and Tiffany joined us from Lumen-US Publications (Park Forest). They discussed how a manuscript gets accepted and what the anticipated costs of publishing a book through them. One of our group submitted his publication that day, good luck Cyrus!
September 11, 2007
We discussed our individual stages of where each of us are in our progress. We also discussed what we know about the publishing industry. We also discussed self-publishing.
August 14, 2007
Robbie O’Shea brought Matt Ambre to our meeting. Matt illustrated Robbie’s book, “I’m brown and my sister isn’t.” Matt and Robbie shared their experiences with us and Matt shared brought some of his artwork to show us.
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