My own 'Writers' Guild'

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Tue, 2001-09-11 20:32

I'm really interested in setting up my own writers' group at my school. However my organisational skills are hardly legendary, and I have no experiece at all in this kind of thing. I would really appreciate any advice from people who are members of writers' groups around the country on how their local group works, or any other good ideas and helpful hints!!!

I really don't want to make it too formal as kids are going to give up their lunchtimes to come, and I need to appeal to the whole spectrum of secondary school ages and abilities. If it becomes like an English lesson people will leave!

It will be a 'no teachers allowed' zone, an informal gathering of young people with plenty of coffee and cakes with (hopefully!) lots of quality work....however beyond that I don't really have a clue. Any ideas or comments would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Sarahv

Tue, 2001-09-11 22:40

Wolfgirl

How about some incentives? Why not do a little research and find some young writers' competitions that give good prizes? It helps to have goals and starting points. Initially, why not advertise a meeting and I'm sure that kids with real drive will want to take over. Ideas, leaflets, competitions...it all starts to sound interesting............. Then it will just snowball.

Wed, 2001-09-12 15:40

Tony Cook

Watch out for youngABCtales.com, there are writing notes etc. on there and although it may be a little young for some of your secondary school colleagues it will be useful. It launches on September 26th but the site in its infancy is up there now.

Wed, 2001-09-12 20:34

sarahv

Thanks for the advice. I now have got the 'go-ahead' from my English teacher....he seemed very enthusisiastic..let's hope some of my peers are!! luv sarahv

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