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For Authors: June 30, 2010 Issue [#3825]

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 This week: Using Groups: Think Outside the Box!
  Edited by: Crys-not really here Author IconMail Icon
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2. A Word from our Sponsor
3. Letter from the Editor
4. Editor's Picks
5. A Word from Writing.Com
6. Ask & Answer
7. Removal instructions

About This Newsletter

Hello, my name is Crys-not really here Author IconMail Icon and today I will be your guide through the wonderful world of groups on Writing.com!


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Letter from the editor

Using Groups: Think Outside the Box!


Did you know there's a group on Writing.com for just about anyone? And if you can't find a group on a particular topic, it's easy to start your own! In a previous newsletter ("Noticing Newbies Newsletter (March 31, 2010)Open in new Window.), I told you about some of the critique groups on WDC. However, that's not the only way groups can be used. A quick search turns up groups based on the following:

*Note* Common Interest- photography, art, music, etc
*Note* Common Demographic- seniors, artists, veterans, etc
*Note* Common Genre- children's writing, poetry, speculative fiction, etc.
*Note* Common Goals- publishing, self-publishing, completing NaNo, etc.

Some groups are meant for work (like Let's Publish!) but others can be relaxing diversions from everyday life and tools for procrastination!

In addition to gathering members with common interests, groups can be used in a variety of creative ways. I use a group item (with myself as the only member) as a bank for saving GP's toward my upgrade. One can also use a group to hold judges for their contest. Group owners are able to e-mail the entire group, making it the ideal way to send newsletters out to subscribers.

I urge you to take a look at the "Groups" type under the WDC search box. You might be pleasantly surprised at what you see!

What if you don't find a group on the topic you want? Then why not start one! Groups are hard work, but can be rewarding. Nothing is better than a group of Writing.com members working toward a common goal, whether that be publication, raising awareness for an issue, or just having fun.


Editor's Picks

I've chosen the following groups to highlight in my Editor's Picks this week. Some of them are well-known and some of them are hidden gems. *Wink*


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NaNoWriMo Plus Open in new Window. (13+)
A writing group inspired by NaNoWriMo with monthly goals.
#1593387 by Dawn Embers Author IconMail Icon

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This item number is not valid.
#1591919 by Not Available.

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WYRM Open in new Window. (13+)
A group for those dedicated to writing and reviewing speculative fiction.
#1142497 by WYRM Author IconMail Icon

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This item number is not valid.
#1681823 by Not Available.

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Unofficial Erotica Newsletter Group Open in new Window. (18+)
A group dedicated to publishing an unofficial WDC erotica newsletter.
#1085692 by Jeff Author IconMail Icon

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SENIOR CENTER GROUP  Open in new Window. (13+)
A group for us older folks who've been there, done that, (and our young friends, too!)
#427314 by NaNoKit Author IconMail Icon

 Invalid Item Open in new Window.
This item number is not valid.
#1659337 by Not Available.

The Looking Glass Library Open in new Window. (ASR)
Formerly Writers with Disabilities Group. Everyone is a book. Open our covers.
#726442 by Moody Blue: Needs an Upgrade Author IconMail Icon

VETERANS GROUP Open in new Window. (13+)
A group for all veterans of all services.
#433283 by Monty Author IconMail Icon

 
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