This kept the group constant for those who might have to take time out for a couple of months. A few years later I took on increasing responsibility for convening the group, and largely keep the group going today. Its reputation however, is as a writing group which though friendly and open is also demanding, with an emphasis on constructive criticism. We work hard - and play hard. We benefit too.
Writing is a shared process.
The workshop meeting place needs to be accessible. Find somewhere to meet which can be got to easily by public transport, which has ground floor access, tea mashing facility and accessible loo. We meet at 7.30ish on a Sunday night. On a weekday 7.00 or 7.30 allows you to bolt tea down after work or sort out childcare. It's an important part of building and networking interests across the group.