Monthly Archives: January 2024

The Noble Pen for Feb 1, 2024

Newsletters

Next Meeting

We will meet at someone’s home at 7 pm, and the address will be in the distribution email. Use the contact form if you need me to add you to the distribution.

Discord and Meetups for Noble Pen

The Discord app provides another way for us to discuss. If you want to check it out, ask for an invitation link that will let you join. Also look for Creative Writing on Meetups.com for Cedar Rapids and make us look active there.

Victories

Adriana got another rejection letter.
Ciuin wrote a bunch, even while sick.
Scott reread his 1st submission and found his writing has now improved.
Jeff finished reading Tale of Two Cities.

Schedule

Feb 1
Aime
Jeff
Discussion of material at Stacie’s links.

Feb 8
Maggie
Sue
Ciuin

Feb 15
Scott
Adriana
Ciuin

Feb 22
open slots

Feb 29
open slots

Keep Writing,
Bill

The Noble Pen for Jan 25, 2024

Newsletters

Next Meeting

We will meet at someone’s home at 7 pm, and the address will be in the distribution email. Use the contact form if you need me to add you to the distribution.

Discord and Meetups for Noble Pen

The Discord app provides another way for us to discuss. If you want to check it out, ask for an invitation link that will let you join. Also look for Creative Writing on Meetups.com for Cedar Rapids and make us look active there.

Victories

Ciuin wrote a different backstory for Riskel.
Bill wrote the 13th short story for his anthology.
Stacie actually remembered to bring pen and paper to the meeting.

Schedule

Jan 25
Adriana
David
Stacie

Feb 1
Aime
Jeff
Robyn

Feb 8
Maggie
open slots

Feb 15
open slots

Feb 22
open slots

Keep Writing,
Bill

The Noble Pen for Jan 18, 2024

Newsletters

Next Meeting

We will meet at someone’s home at 7 pm, and the address will be in the distribution email. Use the contact form if you need me to add you to the distribution.

Discord and Meetups for Noble Pen

The Discord app provides another way for us to discuss. If you want to check it out, ask for an invitation link that will let you join. Also look for Creative Writing on Meetups.com for Cedar Rapids and make us look active there.

Victories

We had a good turnout despite nasty weather.
Aime wrote a concise synopsis.
Adriana got another rejection letter, but it encouraged her to submit in the future.

Schedule

Jan 18
Stacie
Jeff
Robyn

Jan 25
Adriana
David?
open slot

Feb 1
Aime
Jeff
open slot

Feb 8
open slots

Feb 15
open slots

Keep Writing,
Bill

The Noble Pen for Jan 11, 2024

Newsletters

Next Meeting

We will meet at someone’s home at 7 pm, and the address will be in the distribution email. Use the contact form if you need me to add you to the distribution.

Discord and Meetups for Noble Pen

The Discord app provides another way for us to discuss. If you want to check it out, ask for an invitation link that will let you join. Also look for Creative Writing on Meetups.com for Cedar Rapids and make us look active there.

Victories

Jared got paid for critiquing a book.
Stacie is in a book club.
Adriana got a personalized and complimentary rejection letter.
Bill started another short story.

Schedule

Jan 11
Aime
David
Ciuin

Jan 18
Stacie
Jeff
Robyn

Jan 25
Adriana
open slots

Feb 1
open slots

Feb 8
open slots

Keep Writing,
Bill