Novel Workshop Lottery: Read drafts, critique (Morning)
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IN-PERSON EVENT @ Jarrod's New Location: 109 W University Dr. Mesa, AZ
Welcome to our Saturday morning lottery event! We now run a lottery for participants via email. If it sounds complicated, worry not! All will be explained at the event. Just show up for your first time expecting to meet fellow writers and learn how our system works. Bring a pen too. If space permits, you'll be able to offer feedback on in-progress drafts of diverse forms of writing. In the future, you'll have the opportunity to share your work as well for feedback.
HOW DOES THIS WORK?
Due to table space and time, we have to limit events to 12 active participants, so we have invented a lottery for active participants who not only share writing but share feedback.
Lottery events are designed with the intention to:
1. Incentivize diversity of authors (not having the same people share every week)
2. Incentivize accountability and rapport (we depend on each other for continuity and feedback)
3. Create a "fair system" that lets new members join and rewards activity, but also lets people have freedom to take vacations, have a personal life, and do other "life-flourishing" activities.
ADDITIONAL FAQ:
Does the event cost money?
Nope! But you MUST buy something from Jarrod's Coffee, Tea & Gallery to help support the venue.
I'm on the "Waitlist" what does that mean?
Everyone is on the waitlist who RSVPs through MeetUp. At the event, it will be determined who is sharing work that day.
I'm not working on a "Novel" is it okay if I bring another type of writing?
Yes! Whatever you have is great: screenplay, poetry, short story, non-fiction, whatever.
My writing is ____ genre, is that okay?
Yes! Bring your sci-fi, mystery, western, literary, or whatever genre you're working on.
I'm afraid someone will hate my writing, what should I do?
Don't be afraid! Rough drafts are always rough. Nobody will be perfect. We're here to support you, which means pointing out the parts that are awesome and providing honest suggestions for improvement. You're welcome to ignore the suggestions or take it into consideration for the next draft. It's just feedback. No pressure.
I'm not good at giving feedback to others, what should I do?
Oh, sure you are! If you've ever thought "Wow, that book was great, but I wish there was more of ___ and less of ____" then you know how to give feedback. You're welcome to provide as little or as much feedback as you're comfortable with. Easy stuff.
Is the group on social media?
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Every week on Saturday until January 25, 2025
Novel Workshop Lottery: Read drafts, critique (Morning)