I guess because I'm going back to school I'm sorta focused on learning right now. Anyway, our group has been on this journey together now for at least six or seven years, a few of us more. In that time four of us have successfully published--and published well.
We've written poems, picture books and novels. Letters, proposals and queries. Math games and silly song lyrics. Fiction and non-fiction. We've gone on retreats and met monthly for writing exercises. We've submitted. We've been rejected. We've made lifelong friendships, of course.
But here's what I'd like to know: What have you learned? About writing mainly, although you can feel free to digress (like we need permission to do this!)
What have you learned about this process? About yourself? Those who are published, what has that process taught you?
It doesn't need to be deep and philosophical, although you can do that if you want to. One thing I've learned from this group is that I no longer have to put two spaces after a period (though my thumb disagrees).
I've also learned that I have a bit of a persistence disorder. This requires me to step back and gain new perspective a lot and often.
More later from me. What about you??
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