me So on a completely other topic We have these groups...

me: So, on a completely other topic We have these groups at work Brianna: ok me: Fairly new Known as "employee resource groups" There are maybe 7 or 8 One for women, one for the disabled, one for Afro-Americans, etc., etc. Brianna: ok me: To let management know about issues affecting them So guess who's bitching? Brianna: WHITE MEN! me: DING DING DING DING DING! Brianna: LOL what the jang, you guys that is ridiculous me: LOL "We're... read more

In the previous housekeeping post I mentioned putting up writing-related discussion topics. Here's my first offering: * * * Science fiction author Robert J. Sawyer has this to say about writers' groups or workshops: The stated goal of most workshops consisting of unpublished writers is for the members to become published, professional writers. Don't lose sight of that. I've seen too many workshops over the years become self-perpetuating, with the goal switching (often subtly and without anyone...

In sifting through my collected FFF Topics of the Week, I found that only the most specific questions remained, so I thought I'd post them and let you choose, like last week. That's a hint, by the way, that I need more topics. Either put them in the comments or e-mail them to jeri AT jerismithready DOT com. Thanks! followyourmuse has a request: *i'd love to see photos of people's work space, but I'm a sucker for that kind of thing. I love coffee table books of writers' desks and artists...

Have you ever wonder what a mastermind group is and what makes it hold so much appeal for successful people? Dr. Napoleon Hill, most renowned for his classic "Think and Grow Rich", defines a mastermind group as "an alliance of two or more minds blended in a spirit of perfect harmony and co-operating for the attainment of a definite purpose". In Dr Hill's book, he came to the conclusion that a group of like-minded, achievement-oriented individuals dramatically leveraging upon one another's strength...

What does self-advocacy mean to you? How do you use self-advocacy in your daily life? How did you learn your self-advocacy skills? What do you wish you had learned sooner about self-advocacy? What would you like to teach others about self-advocacy? Here's a definition from Self-Advocates Becoming Empowered: "[It] is about independent groups of people with disabilities working together for justice by helping each other take charge of our lives and fight discrimination. It teaches us how to make...

Hi, everyone! Thanks for joining us, those of you who are online instead of out enjoying this summer holiday week (happy Canada Day and Independence Day, before I forget). This week's topic comes from whereistheluv , who asks: Hi! I'm new here. I would like to know how you found your writing groups or crit partners. I'm new to the writing world, and working on my first YA urban fantasy/paranormal/something like that novel and would love to find some other people to work with. I guess to...