As I settle into my third year of snow-birding in Florida, I continue to work with my writing group back in Massachusetts by emailing chapters back and forth, soliciting comments and suggestions. Our system seems to work very well, and in fact, I think we’re more productive!
The comedic light bulb above my head blinked on that I shouldn’t sacrifice face to face critiquing sessions simply because I’m 1500 miles from home, and so I googled writing groups in Pinellas County. I was pleasantly surprised to learn several exist within a few miles of me:
Pinellas Writers, Largo … Saturday mornings
Gulf Beaches Library Writers Group, Madeira Beach … Monday mornings
Clearwater Writers Meet-up Group, Clearwater … Monday evenings
Now that I’m penning the 4th story in my mystery series, other pairs of eyes reading my words would ensure that this story can stand alone if a reader delves into the adventures of my amateur sleuth out of sequence.
And so, I need to choose one of these groups and make the commitment to close down my tablet, walk out my door, get into the SUV, and drive to a meeting!
Debi Graham-Leard 
AMEN.
Peg… I can always count on you to notice my posts and send back a few words of encouragement! Thank you for being a dear friend. Today is quite chilly down here in Florida, but when it warms up, I’ll send some your way!
Glad you are settled in and expanding your horizons. You are amazing!
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