After much thought, Phil and I have decided to suspend the Inkspots Writing Group until further notice.

Attendance has been down. Writers who had their work critiqued stopped coming to the group once they got what they wanted. Interest was waning. And frankly Phil and I have been super busy.

We'll revisit the idea again in the fall. Until then, keep writing!!

Phil and Joanne

What freelancer writers do on their day off

This is a little video of my sister and I shopping at the Christmas tree stores. Phil suggested I share it with you. Yes, freelance writers don't get out often.

Inkspots Meeting 2009 Schedule

Meeting dates subject to change. To be sure you're getting the updated meeting information, check the blog or get on our mailing list.

Meetings held the 3rd Tuesday of the month @ 7 PM at Barnes and Noble in Pittsford Plaza.

January 20
February 17
March 17
April 21
May 19
June 16
July 21
August 18
September 15
October 20
November 17
December TBA

Meeting updates

Hi, all! Just quick update!!

Our next meeting is Tuesday, October 21, 2008 @ B&N in Pittsford, 7 pm. We'll be looking at Maggie's story and I'll send it as soon as I get it.

November meeting is Tuesday, November 18, same bat place, same bat time.

Our December meeting will NOT be at Barnes and Noble. They don't have any groups meeting in December, so at our October meeting we'll decide if we want to cancel the December meeting OR plan to meet at a restaurant or something.

Thanks!!
Joanne

May meeting

Hey all, just a reminder that we meet on Tuesday, May 20th at 7 pm. We're giving Steve some feedback on his piece.

If you are a regular attender and didn't get the material, let me know. If you're new to the group and will be visiting us for the first time, let me know and we'll get the material to you, too!

See you soon!!
Keep writing!!!
Joanne

February Meeting

Hello everyone. This is a reminder that our group will meet on Tuesday, February 19th at 7:00 PM at the Barnes & Noble in Pittsford.

I am really looking forward to the group, since I had to miss the January gathering (my son's band concert), and since we did not meet in December.

Joanne and I are planning to meet and set out a list of "topics" to cover for this year. But at the same time, I welcome ideas from all of you. In fact, I implore you--send topics you would like to see covered.

On the 19th, we will begin the group with a writing exercise, discuss a topic, and perhaps share/critque work.

What's great about the group is that we are all actively working on material. (Or, at least, this is what we should be doing--actively working on material).

At this point I would like to request you email me topics for future discussions, and short samples of your writing (if you are so inclined).

I look forward to seeing all of you! (Happy Valentine's Day!)

--Phillip Tomasso III
a.k.a. Thomas Phillips

December meeting CANCELLED

I've decided to cancel the December meeting of the Inkspots Writing group. I've heard from a few regular members who won't be there, and I'm starting to feel the holiday frenzy myself, so let's cancel the December meeting and meet again Tuesday, January 15th, 7 pm at Barnes and Noble in Pittsford Plaza.

For the January meeting, we'll be setting goals for the new year, with a system of accountability that will help us better track our progress. And I'd still like to talk about writing our memoirs or personal experiences. I'll send a meeting reminder.

Whatever holiday you celebrate, I wish you an abundance of joy, peace and love. :)

Speaking for myself: Merry Christmas!

Joanne