I wanted a new slant on things, to listen to new things and meet new people. The speakers are phenomenal and the interaction with the speaker is the most beneficial part. Peterson has finished his manuscript, titled Colorado Kid, which portrays his life during the depression living in Colorado with his Swedish mother and eccentric aunt. Now he is ready to find a publisher. Roger Naylor, another guild attendee, is also well-published but attends the workshop because of the people.
Writing is a solitary pastime, especially as freelancers who work out of their homes.
It is good for me to have contact with other people who are going through the writing process. The founders emphasize that the guild isn't about teaching people the mechanics of the English language, but through its numerous speakers can emphasize tricks of the trade that they hope will motivate people to move forward with their projects. We're not in the position to publish someone's work, so my opinion isn't going to matter anyway. For more information about the Verde Valley Writer's Guild, call 567-5770.