Always wanted to write, but can't get started? Stuck midway through a project? Writers need time devoted to the doing, and this group aims to set aside and protect that time. Unlike other writing groups that mainly critique manuscripts or give prompts for writing at home, we focus on generating new writing during the meeting. During our gatherings in a quiet setting, we will write exercises and offer feedback without damaging writing or writers. Those with a piece in progress may choose either t …

Calling All Artists!!!! If you are a professional or amateur, engaged in or interested in media arts such as graphic design, web design, creative photography, filmmaking/videoography, 3D graphics/visual effects, audio/music production, creative writing, video editing, digital animation, New Media and business, this group is for you. Meet and network with creative individuals around the Triad. Share ideas and experiences, collaborate and share projects. Showcase your work, get exposure, get advi …

[NOTE:  Although we have been meeting every other Sunday since November 2011, we are taking a sabbatical over the summer and will be meeting virtually. If you decide to join WDTBones you will be sent an email invitation to access our private blog. We plan to begin face-to-face meetings again in September. ~Kieran, May 9, 2012] Natalie Goldberg's "Writing Down the Bones" has so many great ideas for opening up one's writing. We'll use Goldberg's technique of short timed writing exercises that are …