You are invited to visit with Women Who Write at our monthly meetings. You may visit for two meetings before deciding if you wish to become a member.  Guests are welcome to observe during the meeting;  critiquing is by members only.  Membership receives priority consideration in readings/critiquing of material.

 

Our annual dues are $25.00, due and payable July 1^st. 

 

Partial dues of $12.50 will be collected from those who join after December 1^st.  Dues entitle members to participate in the critical response process, share their work with the group, participate in retreats and community events involving Women Who Write, provide readings, and have their critiqued works published in the annual Women Who Write Anthology “Calliope”.  Each member whose work is published will receive one free copy. Each member is required to purchase at least five (5) additional Anthologies at $5.00 each.

 

Members are expected to take an active role in leading meetings, planning retreats and readings, writing grants and other agenda items.  If you plan to share your work, please bring 12-14 copies.  Work of up to five (5) pages, double-spaced, will be read and discussed during the meetings.

 

During the discussion of member’s works, “Toward A Process For Critical Response” will be used.  This process consists of six steps:

1. Affirmation
2. Artist as Questioner
3. Responders ask the Questions
4. Opinion Time
5. Subject Matter Discussion
6. Working on the Work

This is a peer response process that allows the writer and participants to give and receive feedback that is helpful and sensitive to the creative process.  This openness creates an environment where good critical thinking can take place.

 

For more information on becoming a member of Women Who Write, please contact us at info@womenwhowrite.com .