Welcome

Dear writers

Welcome to Soma writers club.

We meet the second Friday of every month.

Our first meeting took place February Friday 13, and we laid some ground rules for what our forum is going to be like.

It is a writers’ forum where you write and share with others. It is also a place where you can receive constructive criticism on your work.

What kind of work is admissible here?
Any kind of writing is ok. Essays, novels, short stories, vignettes, bios,plays, scripts etc.

The only rule is YOU must be the writer of that work.

What you will get is people who will give you useful feedback on your work. It will also be a place to get tips on getting your work published.

Presentation
You can read your piece to a live audience. You can also perform the story, poetry or script on a mic or you can post it online and get feedback later. Posting is encouraged for longer posts that you want to be read in their whole.

Blog
Post here: http://somawritersclub.blogspot.com.
Posting is optional.
This will give enough time for others to read and review your work before the meeting. Comments are also welcome.


Some guidelines
Everyone must participate. Participation includes submitting work for evaluation as well as commenting on others’ work.
You won’t get feedback on your work if you have not commented on what others have submitted. Feedback is highly encouraged.
You must treat others with the respect and dignity they deserve. Criticism must be constructive and directed towards work submitted and not the person unless this has a direct bearing on the work itself.
Elaborate on your comments. Broad comments like ‘it’s bad’ or 'i like it' are not encouraged. Comments should aim to help the writer improve.
Write.
Develop a thick skin and take the criticism.

Finally we are still growing and rules are bound to change as more people participate.
The next meeting is at 6pm on Friday 13, March 2009.
The venue is Soma Book Cafe.

That’s it.

Address questions to
Demere Kitunga
Demere.soma@infinet.co.tz

Eric Kalunga
epkalunga@yahoo.co.uk