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Get Social….and Start Writing

By David Biederman Monday, May 22, 2023 6 Comments Share This:

“If you write what you yourself sincerely think and feel and are interested in… you will interest other people.” –Rachel Carson

Writing is a lonely pursuit. But if you love to write and don’t want to toil in solitude, there are plenty of ways to get social with others who share your passion.

Loretta Campbell fell in love with horror stories at the age of 9, inspired by her father’s love of Edgar Allen Poe. She began writing in her room and today is an accomplished writer and member of the Horror Writers Association. “I feel the happiest and most alive when I am writing, and of course very much in tune with my spirit,” she said.

One Writer’s Experience 

Ms. Campbell is a member of at least three writing groups and started one of her own—Séance Report. She recommends going to public readings or book signings—free events are available all across NYC– to improve as a writer and to meet like-minded people. “It’s a great way to hear what other people are doing and to begin to build a community.”

Creative writing is a powerful act of discovery with myriad benefits. It stimulates your imagination, helping you to see the world in a different way—always a good thing! It helps you develop your own unique voice and vision and crystallize your thinking as you employ logic and structure to tell your tales. The act of describing people, experiences and emotions that may be completely different from your own can open the door to empathy and understanding.

Many Writers’ Groups

Among the many writing groups in just one city – NYC – are 420 Friendly Writers Group,  Harlem Writers United, the Astoria Writers Group, NYC Writers Critique Group, the Gay Men’s Writing Group and the Black Women’s Writing Group.  Brooklyn-based Writing Under the Influence meets weekly to share drinks and works in progress. Inspired by “Write drunk, edit sober”–a quote misattributed to Ernest Hemingway—it’s “a fun, casual writing group that has drinks while writing. “

The New York Public Library offers free writing classes, including a series of art workshops for adults 50 and older. Writing classes are available across the five boroughs including The Story Studio, Queensborough Community College, and Gotham Writer’s Workshop. At CUNY Graduate Center, The Writing Center offers workshops, webinars and personal consultations, and The Writer’s Institute offers a one-year intensive workshop with leading editors. The Writers Room, NYC’s and the nation’s first nonprofit, provides a shared writing space it calls a “silent sanctuary,” and is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The Writers Studio, founded by a Pulitzer Prize-winning poet, offers online and in-person writing workshops designed to help students discover and nurture their own voices.

Writing Communities 

Senior Planet Community has a Book Club and a Space for Creatives. The National Writers Union offers membership to a wide variety of writers. Use the occasion of National Writers Day to connect with other writers. Join a group where people read from their works—it’s a great way to begin to build a community.

Free writing groups for seniors are available throughout the country, including The Senior Writers Group at the Carnegie Center in Lexington KY, Voices of Wisdom in San Andreas, CA, Imprint Senior Memoir Workshops in Houston, the Room to Write Series in Wakefield, MA, free creative writing classes in Fairfax, VA, and the High Lights Community Writing Workshops in Skokie, IL

If you want to take a shot at joining the pros, The Writer’s Lab, a program of New York Women in Film and Television, selects 12 promising writers each year, from a competitive pool of submissions, to work with accomplished women mentors from the film industry. The Writers Lab is the only program in the world devoted exclusively to script and career development for women and nonbinary writers 40+.

Your Turn

We’d love to hear about your experiences with writing. Have you met people in writing groups? Are you working on a memoir, novel or poems? Tell us about your experience in the comments!

Got Connectivity?

Want to join an online writing group but can’t afford connectivity?  Learn if you qualify – and how to apply – for the Affordable Connectivity Program. Info about classes and registration is here.

 

COMMENTS

6 responses to “Get Social….and Start Writing”

  1. .Joanne Orion Miller:
    Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at 6:16pm

    California Writer’s Club is the oldest organization of writers in the state. I’m a member of CWC Marin Chapter: we feature monthly programs on a number of topics, from craft to marketing, some in conjunction with our local libraries. Come join us! https://cwcmarin.com/about/

    Reply to .Joanne Orion Miller
  2. Kate Walter:
    Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at 5:51pm

    I’m the author of two memoirs and many personal essays. I have been in the same
    writing group in Greenwich Village for
    over 25 years. This past year I started
    teaching a memoir writing class for seniors
    at the Greenwich House senior center in
    Westbeth Artists Housing . Two of my
    students published essays! I look forward
    to the class resuming in the fall.

    Reply to Kate Walter
    1. Jenyce Jiggetts:
      Sunday, May 28, 2023 at 10:50pm

      I’d like to know more about your classes, process, registration, price etc.

      Reply to Jenyce Jiggetts
      1. Kate Walter:
        Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at 7:04am

        http://www.Greenwichhouse.org. Click on link
        to Older Adult Centers. Class is free.

    2. Wendy R Friedman:
      Monday, May 29, 2023 at 11:25am

      Hi Kate,
      I’m not too far away in SoHo. Kindly send me info about your Fall writing group. I may be able to join.

      Thanks,
      Wendy

      Reply to Wendy R Friedman
      1. Kate Walter:
        Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at 7:01am

        Www. Greenwichhouse.org. Click on link
        Older Adult Centers.

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8 events, 22

10:00am – 11:00am Recurring Event

Morning Stretch

Fri, December 22 10:00am EST Recurring Event

Morning Stretch

Start your day with a short morning stretch!

11:00am – 12:00pm

Using Google Docs Templates for Resumes

Fri, December 22 11:00am EST

Using Google Docs Templates for Resumes

Don't worry about formatting your resume. Let the templates do the work for you!

12:00pm – 1:00pm Recurring Event

Taijiquan (Tai Chi)

Fri, December 22 12:00pm EST Recurring Event

Taijiquan (Tai Chi)

Relax your mind and strengthen your body with this gentle exercise class.

12:30pm – 1:30pm

Drones

Fri, December 22 12:30pm EST

Drones

Learn why more and more drones are taking to the skies!

1:30pm – 2:30pm Recurring Event

Aging Discussion Group – Lunch & Learn

Fri, December 22 1:30pm EST Recurring Event

Aging Discussion Group – Lunch & Learn

Join this Aging Discussion Group to have open conversations about aging.

+ 3 More

0 events, 23

0 events, 24

0 events, 25

14 events, 26

9:00am – 10:00am Recurring Event

Stronger Bones

seniors enjoying gathering for fitness classes through Senior Planet
Tue, December 26 9:00am EST Recurring Event

Stronger Bones

Activate the joints and muscles and increase mental focus during this exercise class.

10:00am – 11:00am Recurring Event

Morning Stretch

Tue, December 26 10:00am EST Recurring Event

Morning Stretch

Start your day with a short morning stretch!

10:30am – 11:30am

Online Health Resources

Tue, December 26 10:30am EST

Online Health Resources

Learn how to evaluate health-related information online.

12:00pm – 1:00pm Recurring Event

Chair Yoga

Tue, December 26 12:00pm EST Recurring Event

Chair Yoga

Follow various cues to develop body alignment and breath awareness.

12:00pm – 1:00pm

Smartphones at a Glance

Tue, December 26 12:00pm EST

Smartphones at a Glance

How smart are they? We'll tell you all about smartphones.

+ 9 More

12 events, 27

10:00am – 11:00am Recurring Event

Morning Stretch

Wed, December 27 10:00am EST Recurring Event

Morning Stretch

Start your day with a short morning stretch!

11:00am – 12:00pm

MyChart

Wed, December 27 11:00am EST

MyChart

Learn how MyChart can help you keep all your health information in one place, communicate with your providers, and have a virtual visit.

12:00pm – 1:00pm Recurring Event

Fit Fusion Workout

Wed, December 27 12:00pm EST Recurring Event

Fit Fusion Workout

Get your heart pumping during this fun, high-energy workout!

12:00pm – 1:00pm

實惠家用網路

Wed, December 27 12:00pm EST

實惠家用網路

了解負擔得起的家用網路的選擇

12:30pm – 1:30pm

#AgeFriendly

Wed, December 27 12:30pm EST

#AgeFriendly

In this lecture, you’ll learn about the World Health Organization's eight elements of an age-friendly city and what makes a business age friendly.

+ 7 More

14 events, 28

9:00am – 10:00am Recurring Event

Balance/Strength

Thu, December 28 9:00am EST Recurring Event

Balance/Strength

Activate the joints and muscles to become limber and increase balance during this exercise class.

10:00am – 11:00am Recurring Event

Morning Stretch

Thu, December 28 10:00am EST Recurring Event

Morning Stretch

Start your day with a short morning stretch!

10:30am – 11:30am

Intro to Managing Your Privacy

Thu, December 28 10:30am EST

Intro to Managing Your Privacy

Concerned about privacy? Unsure about accepting cookies? Come learn about some essential privacy tips!

12:00pm – 1:00pm

Voice Assistants

Thu, December 28 12:00pm EST

Voice Assistants

Learn about the many devices, current uses, and future implications of this exciting technology.

12:00pm – 1:00pm Recurring Event

Chair Yoga

Thu, December 28 12:00pm EST Recurring Event

Chair Yoga

Follow various cues to develop body alignment and breath awareness.

+ 9 More

8 events, 29

10:00am – 11:00am Recurring Event

Morning Stretch

Fri, December 29 10:00am EST Recurring Event

Morning Stretch

Start your day with a short morning stretch!

11:00am – 12:00pm

Virtual Activism Against Racism and Police Brutality

Fri, December 29 11:00am EST

Virtual Activism Against Racism and Police Brutality

Learn about tools to help you be a part of the movement and support racial justice!

12:00pm – 1:00pm Recurring Event

Taijiquan (Tai Chi)

Fri, December 29 12:00pm EST Recurring Event

Taijiquan (Tai Chi)

Relax your mind and strengthen your body with this gentle exercise class.

12:30pm – 1:30pm

Internet of Things: Entertainment

Fri, December 29 12:30pm EST

Internet of Things: Entertainment

This lecture will explore the many ways we interact with IoT on a day-to-day basis and take a look at how it’s revolutionizing entire industries.

1:30pm – 2:30pm Recurring Event

Aging Discussion Group – Lunch & Learn

Fri, December 29 1:30pm EST Recurring Event

Aging Discussion Group – Lunch & Learn

Join this Aging Discussion Group to have open conversations about aging.

+ 3 More

0 events, 30

0 events, 31

0 events, 1

0 events, 2

0 events, 3

0 events, 4

0 events, 5

0 events, 6

  • There are no events on this day.
Mon, November 27
Mon, November 27 10:00am EST Recurring Event

Morning Stretch

Mon, November 27 11:00am EST

Cloud Storage

Mon, November 27 12:00pm EST Recurring Event

Fit Fusion Workout

Mon, November 27 12:30pm EST

Mobile Health Apps

Mon, November 27 1:30pm EST Recurring Event

Open Discussion – Lunch & Learn

+ 8 More
Tue, November 28
Tue, November 28 9:00am EST Recurring Event

Stronger Bones

Tue, November 28 10:00am EST Recurring Event

Morning Stretch

Tue, November 28 10:30am EST

Gardening Tech At a Glance

Tue, November 28 12:00pm EST Recurring Event

Chair Yoga

Tue, November 28 12:00pm EST

MyChart

+ 11 More
Wed, November 29
Wed, November 29 10:00am EST Recurring Event

Morning Stretch

Wed, November 29 11:00am EST

Discover Live: Holiday Tour in Paris, France

Wed, November 29 12:00pm EST Recurring Event

Fit Fusion Workout

Wed, November 29 12:00pm EST

虛擬博物館導覽

Wed, November 29 12:30pm EST

Messaging Apps

+ 7 More
Thu, November 30
Thu, November 30 9:00am EST Recurring Event

Balance/Strength

Thu, November 30 10:00am EST Recurring Event

Morning Stretch

Thu, November 30 10:30am EST

Smartphone Camera Uses Beyond Photography

Thu, November 30 12:00pm EST

Money Matters

Thu, November 30 12:00pm EST

Mandarin Multilingual Technology Program: 行動健康應用程式 (Mobile Health Apps)

+ 11 More
Fri, December 1
Fri, December 1 10:00am EST Recurring Event

Morning Stretch

Fri, December 1 11:00am EST

Introduction to Estate Planning Resources & Tools

Fri, December 1 12:00pm EST Recurring Event

Taijiquan (Tai Chi)

Fri, December 1 12:30pm EST

Internet of Things: Healthcare

Fri, December 1 1:30pm EST Recurring Event

Aging Discussion Group – Lunch & Learn

+ 4 More
  • There are no events on this day.
  • There are no events on this day.
Mon, December 4
Mon, December 4 10:00am EST Recurring Event

Morning Stretch

Mon, December 4 11:00am EST

Intro to Translation Tools

Mon, December 4 12:00pm EST Recurring Event

Fit Fusion Workout

Mon, December 4 12:30pm EST

Affordable Home Internet

Mon, December 4 1:30pm EST Recurring Event

Open Discussion – Lunch & Learn

+ 7 More
Tue, December 5
Tue, December 5 9:00am EST Recurring Event

Stronger Bones

Tue, December 5 10:00am EST Recurring Event

Morning Stretch

Tue, December 5 10:30am EST

Protecting Your Personal Info Online

Tue, December 5 12:00pm EST Recurring Event

Chair Yoga

Tue, December 5 12:00pm EST

Introduction to A.I.

+ 10 More
Wed, December 6
Wed, December 6 10:00am EST Recurring Event

Morning Stretch

Wed, December 6 11:00am EST

Discover Live: Cusco, Peru

Wed, December 6 12:00pm EST Recurring Event

Fit Fusion Workout

Wed, December 6 12:00pm EST

關於 Zoom 的一切

Wed, December 6 12:30pm EST

Digital Coupon Tools

+ 8 More
Thu, December 7
Thu, December 7 9:00am EST Recurring Event

Balance/Strength

Thu, December 7 10:00am EST Recurring Event

Morning Stretch

Thu, December 7 10:30am EST

Intro to X (formerly Twitter)

Thu, December 7 12:00pm EST

Fitness Apps

Thu, December 7 12:00pm EST Recurring Event

Chair Yoga

+ 10 More
Fri, December 8
Fri, December 8 10:00am EST Recurring Event

Morning Stretch

Fri, December 8 11:00am EST

Introduction to Booking Vacation Stays Online

Fri, December 8 12:00pm EST Recurring Event

Taijiquan (Tai Chi)

Fri, December 8 12:30pm EST

Introduction to Digital Wallets

Fri, December 8 1:30pm EST Recurring Event

Aging Discussion Group – Lunch & Learn

+ 4 More
  • There are no events on this day.
  • There are no events on this day.
Mon, December 11
Mon, December 11 10:00am EST Recurring Event

Morning Stretch

Mon, December 11 11:00am EST

Mobile Health Apps

Mon, December 11 12:00pm EST Recurring Event

Fit Fusion Workout

Mon, December 11 12:30pm EST

Intro to Managing Your Privacy

Mon, December 11 1:30pm EST Recurring Event

Open Discussion – Lunch & Learn

+ 7 More
Tue, December 12
Tue, December 12 9:00am EST Recurring Event

Stronger Bones

Tue, December 12 10:00am EST Recurring Event

Morning Stretch

Tue, December 12 10:30am EST

Smartphones at a Glance

Tue, December 12 12:00pm EST Recurring Event

Chair Yoga

Tue, December 12 12:00pm EST

Instagram Basics

+ 10 More
Wed, December 13
Wed, December 13 10:00am EST Recurring Event

Morning Stretch

Wed, December 13 11:00am EST

Online Shopping

Wed, December 13 12:00pm EST

介紹: 擔任 Zoom 視訊會議主持人

Wed, December 13 12:00pm EST Recurring Event

Fit Fusion Workout

Wed, December 13 12:30pm EST

Food Delivery Apps

+ 6 More
Thu, December 14
Thu, December 14 9:00am EST Recurring Event

Balance/Strength

Thu, December 14 10:00am EST Recurring Event

Morning Stretch

Thu, December 14 10:30am EST

Tips for Being News Savvy Online

Thu, December 14 12:00pm EST Recurring Event

Chair Yoga

Thu, December 14 12:00pm EST

Intro to Gaming

+ 11 More
Fri, December 15
Fri, December 15 10:00am EST Recurring Event

Morning Stretch

Fri, December 15 12:00pm EST Recurring Event

Taijiquan (Tai Chi)

Fri, December 15 12:30pm EST

eBay & PayPal

Fri, December 15 1:30pm EST Recurring Event

Aging Discussion Group – Lunch & Learn

Fri, December 15 2:00pm EST Recurring Event

Tech Talk: Android Smartphones

+ 2 More
  • There are no events on this day.
  • There are no events on this day.
Mon, December 18
Mon, December 18 10:00am EST Recurring Event

Morning Stretch

Mon, December 18 11:00am EST

Telemedicine

Mon, December 18 12:00pm EST Recurring Event

Fit Fusion Workout

Mon, December 18 12:30pm EST

Intro to Translation Tools

Mon, December 18 1:30pm EST Recurring Event

Open Discussion – Lunch & Learn

+ 7 More
Tue, December 19
Tue, December 19 9:00am EST Recurring Event

Stronger Bones

Tue, December 19 10:00am EST Recurring Event

Morning Stretch

Tue, December 19 10:30am EST

All Things Zoom

Tue, December 19 12:00pm EST Recurring Event

Chair Yoga

Tue, December 19 12:00pm EST

Facebook

+ 10 More
Wed, December 20
Wed, December 20 10:00am EST Recurring Event

Morning Stretch

Wed, December 20 12:00pm EST

物聯網 : 生活方式和娛樂

Wed, December 20 12:00pm EST Recurring Event

Fit Fusion Workout

Wed, December 20 12:30pm EST

Digital Legacy at a Glance

Wed, December 20 2:00pm EST Recurring Event

Easy-to-Follow Tai Chi

+ 6 More
Thu, December 21
Thu, December 21 9:00am EST Recurring Event

Balance/Strength

Thu, December 21 10:00am EST Recurring Event

Morning Stretch

Thu, December 21 10:30am EST

Crowdfunding for a Cause

Thu, December 21 12:00pm EST

Understanding Bluetooth

Thu, December 21 12:00pm EST

Mandarin Multilingual Technology Program: 「如何選取一台新電腦」開放問答室 (How to Choose a New Computer Open Lab)

+ 10 More
Fri, December 22
Fri, December 22 10:00am EST Recurring Event

Morning Stretch

Fri, December 22 11:00am EST

Using Google Docs Templates for Resumes

Fri, December 22 12:00pm EST Recurring Event

Taijiquan (Tai Chi)

Fri, December 22 12:30pm EST

Drones

Fri, December 22 1:30pm EST Recurring Event

Aging Discussion Group – Lunch & Learn

+ 3 More
  • There are no events on this day.
  • There are no events on this day.
  • There are no events on this day.
Tue, December 26
Tue, December 26 9:00am EST Recurring Event

Stronger Bones

Tue, December 26 10:00am EST Recurring Event

Morning Stretch

Tue, December 26 10:30am EST

Online Health Resources

Tue, December 26 12:00pm EST Recurring Event

Chair Yoga

Tue, December 26 12:00pm EST

Smartphones at a Glance

+ 9 More
Wed, December 27
Wed, December 27 10:00am EST Recurring Event

Morning Stretch

Wed, December 27 11:00am EST

MyChart

Wed, December 27 12:00pm EST Recurring Event

Fit Fusion Workout

Wed, December 27 12:00pm EST

實惠家用網路

Wed, December 27 12:30pm EST

#AgeFriendly

+ 7 More
Thu, December 28
Thu, December 28 9:00am EST Recurring Event

Balance/Strength

Thu, December 28 10:00am EST Recurring Event

Morning Stretch

Thu, December 28 10:30am EST

Intro to Managing Your Privacy

Thu, December 28 12:00pm EST

Voice Assistants

Thu, December 28 12:00pm EST Recurring Event

Chair Yoga

+ 9 More
Fri, December 29
Fri, December 29 10:00am EST Recurring Event

Morning Stretch

Fri, December 29 11:00am EST

Virtual Activism Against Racism and Police Brutality

Fri, December 29 12:00pm EST Recurring Event

Taijiquan (Tai Chi)

Fri, December 29 12:30pm EST

Internet of Things: Entertainment

Fri, December 29 1:30pm EST Recurring Event

Aging Discussion Group – Lunch & Learn

+ 3 More
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