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
9-11 a.m. (8-10 a.m. May-15 to Sep 15)
Rehoboth Beach Library (please use the back door).
(May 15-Sep 15 parking in Rehoboth is by permit or via meters only. Parking permits are enforced from 10 am-5 pm, and metered spaces require payment from 10 am-10 pm.)
Carl Frey, Joanne Sinsheimer, and Tom Hoyer will alternate leading. Masks are optional, though the library recommends them. Email FreeWrites will still be sent out at 9 a.m., so you have a choice.
Wednesdays
6 p.m.
Lewes Public Library
Computer Training Room
Tom Hoyer facilitates weekly in-person FreeWrites. He will continue to send out FW materials by email, though earlier (around 5 p.m.). Sign up for this FreeWrite session on the Library website.
Thursdays
Feb 6-Jun 12, 2025
10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
South Coastal Library
Bethany Beach
This FreeWrite is offered in-person
Sign up to attend on the library website. Registration is encouraged, but not required
Paul McFarlane will facilitate sessions this semester with substitutes when he is not available. Email [email protected] with any questions.
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.
Sign up for this FreeWrite session on the Library website.
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 the above email groups, notify Sarah Barnett. [email protected]
Mondays
9-11 a.m. (8-10 a.m. May-15 to Sep 15)
Rehoboth Beach Library (please use the back door).
(May 15-Sep 15 parking in Rehoboth is by permit or via meters only. Parking permits are enforced from 10 am-5 pm, and metered spaces require payment from 10 am-10 pm.)
Carl Frey, Joanne Sinsheimer, and Tom Hoyer will alternate leading. Masks are optional, though the library recommends them. Email FreeWrites will still be sent out at 9 a.m., so you have a choice.
Wednesdays
6 p.m.
Lewes Public Library
Computer Training Room
Tom Hoyer facilitates weekly in-person FreeWrites. He will continue to send out FW materials by email, though earlier (around 5 p.m.). Sign up for this FreeWrite session on the Library website.
Thursdays
Feb 6-Jun 12, 2025
10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
South Coastal Library
Bethany Beach
This FreeWrite is offered in-person
Sign up to attend on the library website. Registration is encouraged, but not required
Paul McFarlane will facilitate sessions this semester with substitutes when he is not available. Email [email protected] with any questions.
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.
Sign up for this FreeWrite session on the Library website.
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 the above email groups, notify Sarah Barnett. [email protected]
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