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r_j_dando · 13th April 2012, 11:55 PM

First off, mods, I'm not sure if I'm a) allowed to post this, and b) if I'm in the right place for it, so if I'm wrong in either account, please let me know!

I am a member of a very friendly writing group based around Farnborough area in Hampshire. We are currently looking for new members within the local area. On the off chance there is anyone here on the forums who is interested (or knows anyone who might be), and in the right location, I thought it was worth posting!

We currently have four members, all currently working on fantasy novels, all with the intention of working towards publication. We would ideally like any new member to write, or at least read, within the genre, to be able to critique constructively. Members must be able to drive, and able to host, as meetings are held on a rota basis at members' houses every other week. (At the moment, that means hosting once every couple of months). We read work out loud at meetings, and critique there and then. At present, each member reads around 1500-2500 words at a meeting. Please PM me for more details if you, or anyone you know, is interested.

r_j_dando · 1st May 2012, 06:06 PM

Quick bump for this; we're still looking! :-)

stevietee · 1st May 2012, 08:45 PM

Sounds like a good little group. Unfortunately I don't live in the vicinity myself, but good luck with it!

The Judge · 1st May 2012, 09:00 PM

rj, we don't allow duplicate posts. If you'd prefer to be in GWD, I'll transfer this one over for you. Meanwhile, I'm removing the other one, to keep things tidy.

And I'm a bit too far away, I'm afraid, as I'm the Southampton end of the county.

r_j_dando · 2nd May 2012, 12:48 PM

Yes, could this be moved to the GWD, please? Thank you!

r_j_dando · 21st May 2012, 01:15 PM

Quick bump - we're still looking :-)

Montero · 21st May 2012, 06:00 PM

Since you are not having much luck here, thought I ask/suggest

Have you/are you allowed to put up adverts for this in the libraries in the area?
Ditto bookshops?

Have you put anything up on Goodreads or Fantasy Faction?

You could try asking Dave Langford if he could put it in the Ansible newsletter.

Contact British Science Fiction Association and British Fantasy Society.

Does anyone know any sf clubs (as opposed to writing groups) in that area?

Galacticdefender · 22nd May 2012, 04:16 AM

Ha, I live on the wrong side of the planet, but that sure sounds awesome. Good luck to you and your eventual publication.

13th April 2012, 11:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
r_j_dando Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Surrey Posts: 110	Writing group seeking new members First off, mods, I'm not sure if I'm a) allowed to post this, and b) if I'm in the right place for it, so if I'm wrong in either account, please let me know! I am a member of a very friendly writing group based around Farnborough area in Hampshire. We are currently looking for new members within the local area. On the off chance there is anyone here on the forums who is interested (or knows anyone who might be), and in the right location, I thought it was worth posting! We currently have four members, all currently working on fantasy novels, all with the intention of working towards publication. We would ideally like any new member to write, or at least read, within the genre, to be able to critique constructively. Members must be able to drive, and able to host, as meetings are held on a rota basis at members' houses every other week. (At the moment, that means hosting once every couple of months). We read work out loud at meetings, and critique there and then. At present, each member reads around 1500-2500 words at a meeting. Please PM me for more details if you, or anyone you know, is interested.

1st May 2012, 06:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
r_j_dando Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Surrey Posts: 110	Re: Writing group seeking new members Quick bump for this; we're still looking! :-)

1st May 2012, 08:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
stevietee What was I thinking? Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Stockton-on-Tees Posts: 54	Re: Writing group seeking new members Sounds like a good little group. Unfortunately I don't live in the vicinity myself, but good luck with it!

1st May 2012, 09:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
The Judge Truth. Order. Moderation. Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Hampshire Posts: 4,924 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Writing group seeking new members rj, we don't allow duplicate posts. If you'd prefer to be in GWD, I'll transfer this one over for you. Meanwhile, I'm removing the other one, to keep things tidy. And I'm a bit too far away, I'm afraid, as I'm the Southampton end of the county.

2nd May 2012, 12:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
r_j_dando Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Surrey Posts: 110	Re: Writing group seeking new members Yes, could this be moved to the GWD, please? Thank you!

21st May 2012, 01:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
r_j_dando Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Surrey Posts: 110	Re: Writing group seeking new members Quick bump - we're still looking :-)

21st May 2012, 06:00 PM	#7 (permalink)
Montero Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: UK: ENGLAND: Posts: 1,032	Re: Writing group seeking new members Since you are not having much luck here, thought I ask/suggest Have you/are you allowed to put up adverts for this in the libraries in the area? Ditto bookshops? Have you put anything up on Goodreads or Fantasy Faction? You could try asking Dave Langford if he could put it in the Ansible newsletter. Contact British Science Fiction Association and British Fantasy Society. Does anyone know any sf clubs (as opposed to writing groups) in that area?

22nd May 2012, 04:16 AM	#8 (permalink)
Galacticdefender SUN STEALER Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Arkansas Posts: 389	Re: Writing group seeking new members Ha, I live on the wrong side of the planet, but that sure sounds awesome. Good luck to you and your eventual publication.

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