FreeWrites
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FreeWrite is the name given to an informal gathering of writers of ALL skill levels who meet to practice their writing in a friendly and nurturing atmosphere. The goal of the FreeWrite is to provide a place and an opportunity for people to have fun with their writing, explore different genres, and to do this in the company of other writing enthusiasts. Each FreeWrite is facilitated by a Rehoboth Beach Writers Guild member who has experience in teaching, writing and/or leading such groups. Participants write prose, songs, poetry, fiction, work on novels, start short stories, etc., all during FreeWrites. Writing prompts are often (but not always) designed to focus on a particular aspect of writing such as the use of sensory details, the necessity of strong verbs, or the craft of writing dialogue.
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I take myself by surprise. Writing at a FreeWrite! is like throwing a surprise party for yourself. You never know what is going to spill out on your computer screen. Is an evil twin lurking in the machinery? Or is it my fingers that somehow acquire access to long forgotten memories, buried dreams and nightmares? No matter how many times I ask myself, Where did that come from, No matter how many times I think I should have run out of surprises by now–something unexpected jumps out from where it’s been lurking behind a load of unpacked boxes in the basement of my mind. I didn’t know I knew that, I think.” |
Traditional FreeWrites
Mondays
UPDATE Nov 10-Jan 19, 2025
9-11 a.m.
Browseabout Books
The FreeWrite consists of writing short pieces in response to prompts. Joanne Sinsheimer and Margaret Beatty lead the session and provide the prompts. No reservation is required. The FreeWrite is held in the event room at Browseabout Books. Everyone is welcome.
Wednesdays
6-7:30 p.m.
Lewes Public Library
Medium Meeting Room
Tom Hoyer facilitates these weekly FreeWrites, which also consist of writing short pieces in response to prompts. Everyone is welcome. You do not need to sign up for the event on the Library website. Walk-ins are always welcome.
Fridays
9 -11 a.m.
Millville Town Hall
36404 Club House Road, Millville, DE 19967
Free parking in the Millville Methodist Church lot across the street from the Town Hall.
Email Lynn Massey [email protected] if you would like to attend.
Poetry FreeWrite
Mondays
3-4:30 p.m.
Lewes Public Library
Medium Meeting Room (check signage at the library as sometimes the room is changed)
Gail Comorat leads Poetry FreeWrites.
You do not need to sign up for the event on the Library website. Walk-ins are always welcome.
Email FreeWrites
Mondays 9 a.m. Carl Frey and Joanne Sinsheimer
Wednesdays 6 p.m. Tom Hoyer
The leader sends the prompts a few minutes before the start. Participants are asked to write for 5 minutes each for as many of the prompts as they wish to respond to (there are usually about 10 choices). The leader asks participants to send responses back to the group about 75 – 90 minutes after beginning. If you would like to join any of these email groups, notify Sarah Barnett. [email protected]
Mondays
UPDATE Nov 10-Jan 19, 2025
9-11 a.m.
Browseabout Books
The FreeWrite consists of writing short pieces in response to prompts. Joanne Sinsheimer and Margaret Beatty lead the session and provide the prompts. No reservation is required. The FreeWrite is held in the event room at Browseabout Books. Everyone is welcome.
Wednesdays
6-7:30 p.m.
Lewes Public Library
Medium Meeting Room
Tom Hoyer facilitates these weekly FreeWrites, which also consist of writing short pieces in response to prompts. Everyone is welcome. You do not need to sign up for the event on the Library website. Walk-ins are always welcome.
Fridays
9 -11 a.m.
Millville Town Hall
36404 Club House Road, Millville, DE 19967
Free parking in the Millville Methodist Church lot across the street from the Town Hall.
Email Lynn Massey [email protected] if you would like to attend.
Poetry FreeWrite
Mondays
3-4:30 p.m.
Lewes Public Library
Medium Meeting Room (check signage at the library as sometimes the room is changed)
Gail Comorat leads Poetry FreeWrites.
You do not need to sign up for the event on the Library website. Walk-ins are always welcome.
Email FreeWrites
Mondays 9 a.m. Carl Frey and Joanne Sinsheimer
Wednesdays 6 p.m. Tom Hoyer
The leader sends the prompts a few minutes before the start. Participants are asked to write for 5 minutes each for as many of the prompts as they wish to respond to (there are usually about 10 choices). The leader asks participants to send responses back to the group about 75 – 90 minutes after beginning. If you would like to join any of these email groups, notify Sarah Barnett. [email protected]
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