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Jun 10
Meeting June 4: The Art of Feedback
Meeting Minutes by Claire Murray: The Deadwood Writers’ Group met tonight, June 5, at the Barnes & Noble Bookstore in Livonia. It was a good meeting! Feedback Sessions We had two pieces of writing to review. One was by Tim Franklyn and the other by Claire Murray. The feedback for Tim Franklyn’s piece focused on …
May 29
Meeting May 21: Unpacking Meaning
Feedback Sessions We had five submissions to review. We discussed three of the submissions and will dialogue about the other two at the next meeting. The first two talked about were both by Richard — Coward and Bonamoki. Coward was a short piece packed with drama and tragedy as it told the story about the …
May 11
Meeting May 7: Show Don’t Tell and Book Launch
Member Updates: The Book Witch: An Urban Fantasy Coming-of-Age Novel, written by K.L. Baxton from our group, is published and available on Amazon. Over part of 2024 and 2025, the group read and discussed the chapters as they were shared. The compelling storytelling led to praise and spirited conversations about author craft ideas. Finally, the …
Nov 01
Episode 3: Death Offers a New Perspective
Amazing Journeys Online Episode 3: Death Offers a New Perspective The wolf reached up, extending claws that dug into the tree trunk. In a smooth movement, she pulled up, back paws gaining purchase. The wolf’s gaze never left her prey. Socrates swallowed. He scanned his “Hero” sheet, which appeared as a white document hovering in …
May 01
Amazing Journeys Online Episode 2: Fear…less
The arrow sliced the air. The rabbit turned its head, eyes widening. Socrates sensed he aimed true—until the head of another wolf appeared, jaws reaching for the rabbit. Only the arrow, intended for the rabbit, sheared the wolf’s ear and landed point buried at the feet of the hare. The wolf yelped with pain. Socrates …