A couple weeks back I joined a local writer’s group. This is a big decision for writers. Mention the words “writer’s group” to any gaggle of writers and you’ll get reactions ranging from “been there, done that,” to outright dismissal. I’ve personally always been more open to the idea, but just been unable to find the time.

But after a number of months of low productivity and frustrating quality (or lack there of) in what I was producing, I thought it was time for something drastic. So I got on the magical interwebs, and discovered the Pure Fiction League very close by.

I’ve been to two meetings so far, and found them to be a group of polite, caring, supportive people of diverse backgrounds and experience. It will be some more time yet before I work up enough creds to get my own stuff read, but I’m enjoying the time spent talking about writing and critiquing others work. More importantly, I find the time spent just focusing on writing to be reinvigorating for my own work, and I’ve definitely seen a bump in productivity there. I’ll keep you posted on my experience with the group.