October 22, 2008, 7pm, Lisle Library

There are still openings for this month's critique meeting. This opportunity isn't only for first chapters, you can bring other things, like synopsis, cover letter, query letter, middle chapters (with short set-up) or brainstorming needs. New members: If you think you might me interested in having your work critiqued, email Jackie and we'll talk about it. It's well worth it.

We will also have a discussion on POV (Point of View).  How to tell what POV you're in, how to tell when you've fallen out of it, and how to take your POV deeper.  Bring questions and problems and the group will discuss.

Please join us to salute some of our incredible military veterans who are members of the Naperville VFW. Hear them tell their story and the story of our local chapter of the VFW and all the good work the members do for veterans, their families and the community. I know because I'm a member having served two tours in the Republic of South Korea from 1985 - 1987. Refreshments will be available starting 20 minutes prior to the meeting. This is a good time to catch up with old writing buddies before the meeting starts at 7PM followed by the program at 7:30. (Read more)

Meetings are held every second and fourth Wednesday of the month.

Second Wednesday:

General/Workshop meeting. Check the workshop schedule for various topics that will include research, craft and all things of interest to writers. Please contact Denise Swanson Stybr or Kelle Riley if you are in doubt where to go. On general meeting nights, our meetings will be held from 7-9PM in the Naperville Chamber of Commerce Meeting room. (Downtown Naperville) Generally, the first half of our meetings are slated for guest speakers and the second half for chapter business. Speakers begin their presentations at 7:00 sharp. Please arrive early enough to be in your seats by that time.

Fourth Wednesday:

Craft and Critique night. 7-9PM at the Lisle Library (777 Front Street 630-971-1701). This is our learning-the-craft night, which will entail panel discussion, critiques submitted by volunteers, as well as speakers on the topic of writing. There is no critique meeting in July, November or December.