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Writing Prompts; Inciting Inspiration
A prompt is anything that incites us to create something; anything that sparks inspiration.
Inspiration is a fickle & fleeting creature, so when it strikes we must harness it in the moment, regardless of the form it takes.
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Prompt Writing - September 2026 Meeting
It's that time of year again; Where writers dust off their notebooks & keyboards and get back to work on the projects they've spent all summer procrastinating.
Getting back into your writing groove can be a challenge, but the FWG is here to help!
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FWG Summer Social
As summer vacation draws to an end, we at the FWG are excited to join in & celebrate!
Instead of
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1st Annual General Meeting - FWG July 2026 Meeting
2026 has been a year of change & transition for the Foothills Writer's Group. From the resignation of
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On Writing Your Story(s)
I am not an expert on writing novels, but have written and self-published seven of them.
So grab a notepad, pull up a seat, and let an old fart give you some knowledge I've picked up along the way.
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Does Life Give or Take?
Life changes its rhythm as we age.
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Writing in the Digital Domain - FWG June 2026 Meeting
Whether it's blogging, cultivating a social media presence, or creating self-promotional content, writing for the digital domain
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A Journey into Self-Publishing - FWG May 2026 Meeting
With the advent of the internet, social media, on-demand printing, and small-scale print-on-demand presses, it has never been easier to publish as an independent author... provided you know what you're doing.
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How Do I Start Writing? - A Guide for New Writers
The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step, but if you dwell overlong on the precise placement of that first step then your journey will never begin at all.
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Foothills 6th Grade Writing Contest - 2026 - Winner
The Foothills Writers Group is delighted to announce the winner of this year's Foothills 6th Grade Writing Contest!
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