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Write a Word, a Sentence, a Paragraph - October 2026
Whether you're just putting pen to paper for the very first time, or if you're a seasoned writer with decades of experience & a catalogue of published books under your belt, it's all too common to find your words getting stuck before they reach the page.
Lucky for you, the FWG is here to help!
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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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