Writing Alone, Writing Together: A Guide for Writers and Writing Groups [Paperback]

Judy Reeves (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1577312074 | ISBN-13: 978-1577312079 | Publication Date: September 18, 2002

The lonely life of a writer need not be. According to this book, there are ways to break that isolation and find encouragement and support within groups of like-minded people. Sections include “Writing Practice Groups,” “Creating Writing Prompts,” “Group Leadership,” and even “What to Do with the Bores, Whiners, Control Junkies, and Thugs.” Whether the group is oriented toward writing the great American novel or a book of family memories, this useful guide offers an array of effective techniques to help writers achieve their goals.

Editorial Reviews

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"No one beams more light into the murky corners of the writing process than Judy Reeves." — Janet Fitch, author of White Oleander --This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: New World Library (September 18, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1577312074
• ISBN-13: 978-1577312079
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 7.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #488,007 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Judy Reeves is a writer, teacher and writing practice provocateur whose books include A Writer's Book of Days; Writing Alone, Writing Together; A Creative Writer's Kit and The Writer's Retreat Kit. In addition to leading private writing and creativity workshops, Judy teaches writing at University of California, San Diego Extension and in private workshops, and speaks at writing conferences internationally. She is a cofounder of San Diego Writers, Ink where she served as Executive Director. A 10th anniversary Revised Edition of A Writer's Book of Days was released this fall. Her website is judyreeveswriter.com

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Writing Groups How-To, December 29, 2002

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Hal-Zina Bennett, Author-Writing Coach "Halbooks" (Northern California United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Writing Alone, Writing Together: A Guide for Writers and Writing Groups (Paperback)

As a teacher of creative writing, I hear horror stories about writing groups. I also hear stories about how helpful they've been. For years I've looked for a book to recommend to my students for putting together the latter kind--writing groups that respect and support the creative process. This is that book. If you've ever thought of starting or joining such a group, Writing Alone, Writing Together is required reading. It's the most comprehensive book ever written on the subject. Need I say more?

~Hal Zina Bennett, author of Write From the Heart and more than 30 successful books.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars She does it again!!, February 12, 2004

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greg gorga (Santa Barbara, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Writing Alone, Writing Together: A Guide for Writers and Writing Groups (Paperback)

This is a great resource, whether you are trying to piece together your own writing group, deciding how to choose a group to join, or hoping to reinvigorate your current group. Ms. Reeves offers plenty of practical advice, with true-to-life examples. This is a great follow-up to her collection of writing prompts, A Writer's Book of Days, which I have used almost daily for the past four years!

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars As good as A Writer's Book of Days, May 16, 2003

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Peggy Vincent "author and reader" (Oakland, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Writing Alone, Writing Together: A Guide for Writers and Writing Groups (Paperback)

As an author and writing teacher, I was more than pleased that Judy Reeves put so much of her good energy into the writing of this very necessary book. It's obvious that she's drawn on a wealth of personal experience and poured it all into these pages. Nowhere else does there exist such a comprehensive compilation of fears, facts, and fiction about the art, craft, and hard work of being a writer, whether you're Writing Alone or Writing Together.
Highest recommendation