“I initially jointed the Rossmoor Writers Group to help me recover from a stroke. We use a supportive critique methodology called the Three-Stage Method. We share our writing with the group members who offer positive critical responses. We offer positive critical responses. We develop friendships and admiration for one another, and our writing includes memoir, drama, novels, short stories, poetry, sermons, non-fiction and dreams.”
-Jim Keenan
“When I first joined the Writers Group 10 years ago, I had no idea what I would get out of this extraordinary club. I have gotten to know writers and authors who support each other and their literary endeavors. I have grown by leaps and bounds as a writer. I have written some things I never thought I would write, like short stories with magnificent characters. So , if you want to grow as a writer or you are interested in writing you should strongly consider joining us. You have everything to gain and nothing to lose.”
-Michael McKenzie
“In just a few weeks this group has changed my life! Just the kind of support and mentoring every writer can benefit from.”
-Terry Delonas
“The support and inspiration I receive in the Rossmoor Writers Group is the highlight of my week. We are truly a brother/sisterhood and, because of these writing fellows, I have taken the risk to try new forms of writing. For the first time I have written a short story and even a few poems. If you enjoy writing, this is the club for you!”
-Vicki Beckerman
“I an a ‘newbie’ who cannot fully attend the meetings at this time. I must say the members are warmly welcoming and their writings are creative, original, and inspiring. The group is supportive, no matter the genre. When I moved to Rossmoor, I was not sure I could find a writing group to match my former group, but I believe I have!”
-Sharon Gibbings
“I have been a member for about twelve years and have loved the camaraderie, encouragement and genuine interest in my writing and in me as a person. Although now, because of deafness, I am unable to participate personally, I am still able to read the astonishing range of subjects presented by extremely gifted and experienced writers, many of whom became experienced by being members of this group.”
-Dawn Harding
“Joining our Writers Group is one of the best things I have done for myself while living in Rossmoor. The positive feedback I get keeps me writing, and now I’m about to self-publish a book of my memoirs. We have a great group of trusted friends who value our group.”
-Carl Spiegelberg
“Our Rossmoor Writers Group continues the philosophy of our founding teacher, Mary Webb, whose Three-Stage-Method provides a framework for constructive appreciation and help to our writers as they read their work. For me, it’s a chance to sample good writing that stretches the imagination and generates interesting feedback. My first book was definitely a product of class feedback and encouragement.”
-Karl Livengood
“The Rossmoor Writers Group, of which I have been a member since 2014, is one of my life’s treasures. With the group’s support, I’ve been able to grind out five novels. Real, commercial novelists benefit from a team of readers and commentators. The group does that for me.”
-Clay Edmunds
“Wham! Bam! Socko! I can indulge my weirdest self in my writing, read it to the group, and get p positive feedback. Where else can I get this kind of support? Nowhere I know. Come join us.”
-Bill Balin
“Dispel any notion of an old-school writing group characterized by callous critiques and ignoble cliques. This fellowship is dedicated to its members and its mission: pairing support for all who seek the joy of writing with the peer review process necessary to become productive, prolific and exuberant writers and poets. I’m a newer member, and I’m all in.”
-Lisa Courington
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