JU Writers Club

Who wants to join?

from JoeUser Forums
A while ago, Kelly had a blog where she put up a picture and asked the rest of us to see what sort of story we could come up with based on it. The exercise was really good, with some really inventive responses. Check out Kelly's blog here: Link

I’d like to take this idea one step further. I’d like to form a JU Writers Club. The idea would be each member of the club suggests or provides a topic, scene or picture and we all write something based the suggestion.

We can then compare notes, offer advice and generally trade off ideas on how to write better. This won’t be a competition, with prizes for the best nor will there be any time limits. I think it could be a lot of fun and provide some of us with inspiration and impetus to continue writing.

Who knows, it might even lead to those involved actually having some fun.


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Reply #1 from JoeUser Forums Top
Great idea Maso! Count me in!

Suggestions:
a picture, a song, a quote -some times the tinest thing is a trigger. Now throw something out there...  
Reply #2 from JoeUser Forums Top
If you dont mind Maso, you can count me in
Star Control: Origins
Reply #3 from JoeUser Forums Top
Shovel,

Cool... I will wait to see how many more I get before I suggest something. I like the idea of a song lyric as inspiration...
Reply #4 from JoeUser Forums Top
Woo Hoo..I'm in.

I read somewhere if you want to learn something...teach it..

Thanks for the link. A lot of people had fun with it. I was surprised.

I think it adds inspiration for us who procrastinate so much to get involved.
Great idea!
Then we can do a self published book of all the JU stuff!
Reply #5 from JoeUser Forums Top
I may be slow and miss some times, but I like the idea.  Count me in too.
Reply #6 from JoeUser Forums Top
Nice idea...I really like it.

I'll definitely go and check out Kelly's article...haven't had the opportunity to read it.
Reply #7 from JoeUser Forums Top
Xythe,

Of course I don't mind. Welcome aboard.
Reply #8 from JoeUser Forums Top
Kelly,

Great idea! Then we can do a self published book of all the JU stuff!


Thanks. If this book were available, I would definitely buy it. Thanks for the inspiration, too.

Rose,

It is great to have you onboard too.

BlueDev,

You aint slow, mate, you just have other more pressing priorities, as do a lot of us. Welcome aboard.
Reply #9 from JoeUser Forums Top
If you guys will have me, I'd like to participate.  This sounds like fun!
Reply #10 from JoeUser Forums Top
Fun, fun! What a marvelous idea! I'm in!
Reply #11 from JoeUser Forums Top
Dharma,

Of course we'd love to have you involved. Welcome...
Reply #12 from JoeUser Forums Top
Serenity,

I knew you'd like the idea. Welcome aboard.

Wow, I'm really pleased with the response so far. I will wait to see if I get any more bites today. Expect the first inspiration suggestion tomorrow.
Reply #13 from JoeUser Forums Top
ohhh, me me me. I want to write too. It sounds like such fun.
Reply #14 from JoeUser Forums Top
Say Mark, are you going to create a new blog site with this? I.E. creating it from your account, that way if anyone has ideas for writing they can just go to it when they join the blog group? Just wondering!
Reply #16 from JoeUser Forums Top
Question of the Day,

Excellent and welcome.

SilentPoet,

Welcome to you too.

Serenity,

I had thought about creating another, yes, but wanted to gauge the reaction to this idea. I'm very pleased with the feedback, so I think I will go ahead and create the group. I will let you all know once its done what it is called.

Thanks to everyone so far for responding. This IS going to be fun
Reply #17 from JoeUser Forums Top
Thanks to everyone so far for responding.


OK! And you guys better keep your end of the bargains or else Maso will send Joe after you!LOL! [ducks and run for cover!  ]
Reply #19 from JoeUser Forums Top
Okay, I just tried to create a blog group and was told I didn't have administration priveleges to create it! What is going on? I shouldn't need admin. rights to to this, should I?
Reply #20 from JoeUser Forums Top

I'd like to join too, what a great idea.

I didn't think you needed any special privledges to create an account. If you are still having trouble on Monday send me an e-mail and I'll see if I can find out what the problem is; kristin AT stardock DOT com.

Reply #21 from JoeUser Forums Top
Cordelia,

Welcome aboard.

I didn't think you needed any special privledges to create an account


Neither did I. Each time I've tried I've had a message that says either there is work going on the database at the moment and I should try later or that I don't have admin. priveleges to create a blog group.

If you are still having trouble on Monday send me an e-mail


Well, it is Monday in Australia already, but I take your point I will keep trying and if I have any success I will let you know. Otherwise you will be hearing from me. Thanks so much for the offer of assistance. It is much appreciated.
Reply #22 from JoeUser Forums Top
Question!

(I'm a dummy! But then we all already knew that...)

How is this blog group gonna/supposed to work?
Reply #23 from JoeUser Forums Top
Shovel,

Question


As far as I understand, it is a secondary group attached to my name (I think). If anyone else out there knows for sure, could you please let the pair of us know
Reply #24 from JoeUser Forums Top
Dude...I think that sounds like so much fun. What a great idea!

Unfortunately...I can't seem to get an answer from Admin whether or not they're willing to accept my apology and let me blog on...but I'll be watching to see if your idea takes off nonetheless. Good luck!
Reply #25 from JoeUser Forums Top
WyoMoo,

If you do get back on, you're more than welcome to join in. Here's hoping they accept your apology.