Embracing the Sisters

 

 I am the newest Plot Sister and mighty glad to be part of this talented, dynamic and supportive group of women. I met them at a Wordsworth Writing Center class taught by author Katrina Kittle. I am at a point in my writing where I need a critique group and these five women and the structure they have established are the perfect solution.

 

I think my use of the word mighty in the first line was well chosen. These are mighty women and mighty writers who are mighty good at critique.  I’m feeling blessed, lucky, happy, and grateful to be a Plot Sister.

 

I am a firm believer in being a good literary citizen and part of that citizenship is to support other writers. This group not only meets twice a month for critique sessions but also forays into the community for events like author signings, Lit Salons (sponsored by the Antioch Writers’ Workshop), artist dates, and craft classes.

 

The best blessing upon being folded into the group was the privilege of reading their writing. Wow, just wow. I had to remind myself that this is what I asked the universe for, talented writers good at critique, and just plunge in. After having a session where my work was critiqued I can tell you they are also mighty kind and mighty clear in their suggestions as to how to improve the work.

 

All this mightying made me think of Mighty Mouse but that image just doesn’t work for us as women as there is no Mighty Woman Mouse. Hence the inclusion of Wonder Woman at the top of the post. Believe me, there are definitely weak sentences being deflected by power bracelets, overused words being lassoed, and plots being rescued from wandering.  These are “wonder”ful women and writers. Stay tuned folks, some incredible publications will emerge from this group.

 

Jude Walsh Whelley

Blog: Writing Now at www.judewalshwhelley.com