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Pottsville Open Writers
CALLING
ALL WRITERS IN SCHUYLKILL COUNTY
Pottsville
Open Writers, or POW!, is an informal group that gathers
together once a month to support and encourage each member in writing original
prose or poetry. This is a free group with
no membership fees and no formal structure (no president, secretary, elections,
etc.). On January 9th, 2010, the group celebrated its first anniversary
with goodies and readings.
NEXT MEETING: June 12th, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
WRITING ASSIGNMENT: Chose one: a) the paranormal, or b)
frustration.
There will be a different topic for the in-meeting writing session, where the group leader for the month announces the topic and members have 30 minutes to write something on that topic to share with the group.
Dates for future meetings:
September 11th
October 9th
November 13th
December 11th
For questions about POW! you can contact the group moderator, Henry Dallimore, at powpot@yahoo.com; or contact the Pottsville Library Reference Department at potref@pottsvillelibrary.org.
Meetings are on the second Saturday of the month at the Pottsville Library unless otherwise announced.
POW! is also associated with a writing group in England, TheFED, and members can take part in the writing challenges announced each month. More information about TheFED can be found on the website at www.fedonline.org.uk.
The first meeting
of POW! was on Saturday, January 17,
2009. Ages of the group
at the first meeting ranged from freshmen in high school to retirement
age. The
initiator of the group, Henry Dallimore, shared a short piece he had written
while he lived in southern England. Members discussed what they heard
(some envisioned themselves in a medieval forest, others at Hawk Mountain) and
what they took away from his work.
This page will be used to
provide event information. For
more information about the group, please see the Aims and Objectives and Rules
below. New members are always welcome!
Aims
and Objectives of the group:
POW!
is a community writing organization which is open to all, but particularly
welcomes people who need to develop confidence in expressing themselves.
We encourage members to find their own voice and experiment with new
writing methods and styles. We aim
to provide a safe and supportive environment, which enables members to build
their social skills, confidence and self-esteem, thereby promoting personal
development.
All members are encouraged to be actively involved in the running of POW!.
Rules – A code of conduct for the Group:
Appreciate,
encourage, respect and value all members and their work.
All
meetings, workshops, activities and events are open to any member who wishes to
attend and who agrees to abide by these rules.
Do
not discriminate against anyone on the grounds of race, religion, belief,
culture, social or economic status, age, disability, appearance, gender or
sexual orientation.
Do
not make prejudiced remarks or tell rude or inappropriate jokes.
Do
not swear or use rude or coarse language. Do
not talk about inappropriate subjects in the Group.
Do
not monopolize Group discussions.
Think
carefully before reading out your work. Could
anyone be offended, hurt or embarrassed by what you have written?
If you are unsure, please check with the Group Leader first.
Do
not take more than your fair share of the reading time.
Help the Group Leader to give everyone an equal chance to read.
Listen
carefully when other members are reading their work.
Be
polite, patient and kind. Make sure
your feedback is positive.
Always
try to be aware of other member’s needs and vulnerabilities.
Speak
slowly and clearly. Do not cover
your mouth whilst reading or talking.
If
you have a problem within the group, please tell the Group Leader about it.
We will do our best to resolve any issues which might arise.
For more information please contact the Library by email at potref@pottsvillelibrary.org,
or by telephone at (570) 622-8880.
Last updated April 8, 2010.