Come Get Writer Support!

What? a creative writing support group!

When? this Wednesday (September 22nd), 5PM!!

Where? at the Writing Center in Wagner Hall

Why?

At the university, ‘academic style’ argumentation and expository writing enjoy a fair monopoly over writers’ time. These genres aren't the only form of writing that exists, though, and arguably, they may not even be the one that most people recognize as moving them or changing their lives. For many of us, creative writing is the type of writing that made us interested in learning, the place we escaped to, and the vehicle of our catharsis when times are bad. Studies have shown that writing improves mood and can improve the mental health and physical wellbeing of patients. The only type of writing that did not show an improvement in mood? Research papers.

Thus, we think that creative writing should demand its place in the university. We don’t have to overthrow the system to make time for an activity that feeds our souls.

In our first meeting, we will talk about what we would like to get from working with other writers. Some groups exist to exchange drafts and receive feedback on the members’ work. Some will work through activities to spark their creativity. Some will meet simply to air frustrations, share experiences, and hold one another accountable for getting their writing done. Whatever your goals are, we invite you to come meet with us on Wednesdays.

If you are unable to come at this time, you can email Geneva.M.Canino-1@ou.edu. We’ll determine future groups and meetings based on interest, and we can also begin creating a list of folks who might like information about creative writing workshops.