Indeed! It’s like, if I don’t start this then who will? How long would it take for a group to spontaneously appear in my area for me to go to? I’m tired of just waiting for it to happen so- I’ll make it happen.

I’ve been thinking about that via the bi-weekly thing. I’m not sure I’ll even have a vague idea what days I’ll be doing it on until after the first few meetings and I get an idea of what days the majority of them would be available. In the end though it still depends on what I can do. :)

Oh, yeah. I’m not at a loss of ideas though I am worried about sounded silly for a few of them but I’m sure I’ll get over that quickly. It’s just some of that initial nervousness that’s a little hard to get over with. Thankies so much for the words of encouragement. It’s when making these big choices and changes that I have the most trouble and I can always use kind words from good writer buddies.

*is working avidly on something to send to you btw* Makes sense, in a way I think that’s the only way any of us get anything done. People need something, can’t find it, eventually someone takes the initiative to it themselves. :) I have a few fears and worries related to this whole thing, especially the taking responsibility bit but with friends like you I think I might have enough guts to go through with it. :)

i think the idea to try things for yourself is a good one, and should be encouraged. if there’s something you want to do and there’s no easy available option, why not begin/create your own? :-D

as for weekly/bi-weekly… if the issue is around whether others can or can’t make certain days… and whether you don’t want to commit to two each week… how about alternating your days with your weeks? for example, week 1 you hold on a monday; week two on a thursday; week three you’re back on the monday; week four you’re back to thursday…? that way, you only commit to the once a week and you give others a choice (to turn up only on “available” days or every week).

as for what to do with them: you seem the creative type and i’m sure you’ll come up with lots to keep people interested. the best thing i can suggest is to ask them what kinds of things they would like to do, both within the weekly meeting while you’re all together (like general chatter/discussion about a specified piece of reading/presenting short fiction/participating in short or timed writing exercises), and during the time that you are apart (again with some away-reading or short writing to prepare or ideas for next time etc). chances are, if you’ve got some creative types in the same place, you won’t be stuck for ideas and suggestions… ;-D

at the end of the day, if it something you really want to do, you will find a way to do it. :-)

But go for it! I’m with you, that is why i started an online magazine cause there wasn’t one that I could find like I wanted to do so there it is! (you still need to send me something sometime :)

http://www.youtube.com/shapeofabox for anyone else who wants to check out the lit mag