the whole shebang…

now that i’ve moved back somewhere near civilization, i’ve found what seems to be a great writing group. the way it’s set up makes it more of a workshop than just a reading/writing group so i’m really excited about it. i’ve never been able to participate in something like this before.

the weirdest part isn’t going to be having people read my work—i’ve no problem with throwing myself out there for any and all feedback… the reading aloud part is what i’m concerned about now. it’s not nerves or anything—just the simple fact that i haven’t had to do any reading aloud (other than to my kid!) since college.
guess i have to practice, huh.
it’ll be different, but i bet all will go well. i hope…

now i just have to work on what i’ve submitted to the workshop leader.
i’m really in an editing mood today, so what i’ll have tonight will probably be totally different than what she’s already read, but the hard copy i’ll distribute to the others will be the newest version. i’m hoping to get a lot of feedback—mostly as to what doesn’t work and different suggestions to fix it. but it’s also nice to know one’s strengths as well and use them to fix those trouble spots…

wish me luck! i hope to meet some great people =)