The New Writers Group of Bangkok will concentrate on the craft of writing novels and short stories.
The group will be limited to six (6) like-minded individuals who have a sincere desire to improve, refine, and polish their writing as they learn new techniques.
Members of the group will be:
1. Actively writing for publication a novel or short story
2. In need of and open to constructive criticism from other writers
3. Capable of and willing to constructively criticize others writing
4. A strong desire to improve their craft
5. A mind open to change
6. A love of debate; an enjoyment in defending a belief or position
7. Be able to devote time to two(2) meetings a month for a minimum of six(6) months
The following traits will not be enjoyed within this group:
1. The belief that your writing is already great
2. The belief that one should write anyway they want without concern to the opinions of others.
3. The belief that basic rules, construction and craft methods that have been used for hundreds of years do not or should not apply to you or other writers
4. You are an experimental writer
5. You are writing poetry, journalism, history, non-fiction or anything other than fiction
6. You have no interest in being published
7. You are easily offended by criticism
8. You can not commit the needed time due to work, family or travel obligations or any other obligation that demands your time
9. You are not serious about writing
Stephen Sondheim, in his musical “A Little Night Music “asked the question: “Where’s discretion of the heart, where’s passion in the art, where’s craft?” We aim to answer these questions in a fun and respectful environment. But passion will always be on display and opinions, all opinions, every opinion, will be gratefully and earnestly entertained. Debate will be encouraged and disagreement will flourish. We learn this way.
