Mountain View Writers Group

Mountain View Writers Group

Aim: To nurture and inspire the writer in each of us

Where we Write Alone – Together

Objectives:

To….

• Write, Edit, Publish
• Listen
• Encourage
• Share information
• Give positive feedback

Structure: 

• There is no leader – but we will have a Leadership Team
• We may appoint – or self-nominate as facilitators, but no one person owns the group
• Decisions will be made by the group for the benefit of all
• We will not criticise or use hurtful language – EVER!
• We will offer feedback if asked, but we will be gentle and remember that behind each written word is a beating heart, of the human variety
• Remember the general guidelines for feedback:
  • give feedback in the manner you would like others to give you feedback
  • give feedback on the writing – not the person
  • offer a positive comment – what you liked about the writing
  • follow with a suggestion for improvement (in your opinion – and it is only your opinion. Others might not agree)
  • finish with a positive comment
  • each one of us is brave enough to put our writing out there to be scrutinised – So Be Gentle!

Toastmasters has trained millions of people to speak confidently in public. This is how they suggest feedback should be given: And since writing is a form of communication, the guidelines apply to both.