by David Mignery

I have been a member of NIP for many years (with a few interruptions) and what it has done for me, as much as anything else, is keep me motivated to write. I find it very hard, as I’m sure most people do, to keep working on something for which you get no feedback. Of course, it means opening your work up to criticism, but once you begin to realize that the criticism you receive is making you a better and more thoughtful writer (even criticism you may disagree with), it makes the whole process far more enjoyable. The fact is that the membership of NIP is quite diverse, yet also quite astute. Members come and go but they all have something valuable to contribute.

Yes it’s all free, but the adage that you get what you pay for, doesn’t always hold water.

One last point. The reason NIP has worked so well for so long, is because of the dedication of the various chairpersons over the years. Tosh is the latest one and he is taking a fresh look at the way we do things. Based on my knowledge of his intelligence, creativity, and willingness to listen, I expect things to get even better.