To become a member of Novel In Progress Austin, please use the comment form below and include the following information:
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These steps will send your request to the group administrator, who will acknowledge receipt with a reply to your comment and a welcoming email from mail@novelinprogressaustin.com. Membership requires attendance at a meeting as a guest, after which you can confirm your intention to join and expect to promptly receive approval.
I’d like to continue my membership in the group.
Going to NIP is like pursuing an MFA in writing and whole lot more fun.
Join
Tosh…I really admire your perseverance. I jumped ahead and have made hard copies of some of the docs you had listed.
Best,
Sharon Scarborough
here goes
Ron Robertson
rongrobertson@yahoo.com
It’s me, I’m in it.
No idea what a Captcha code is… Oh, that not-a-robot thing.
Tosh, my apologies for being late with your requested assistance.
Ian Rogers
Yes, I want to continue to be a member of NIP. I would enter a Captcha code except I wasn’t given one. But I am not a robot.
Thanks for all your hard work, Tosh. I’m sorry to be so slow about this. You deserve better responses for all your hard work.
Thank you for your work on this Tosh. I quite enjoy this group and am sticking with it.
Richard Webner
Notification of continued NIP membership, as requested.
Thank you for including me even though I haven’t been able to attend the meetings for a while. I’ve got a few too many balls I’m trying to juggle but look forward to returning to the NIP group once things settle down. 😃
I’m writing a new novel and would like to be part of a critique group.
We look forward to meeting you!
Hi – I just found the website and would like to attend as a guest. Thanks!
I’ve completed the first proof-read draft of my first novel in the comedic fiction genre. While I have received critique from some paid beta readers, a member of a novelist Facebook group has strongly recommended that I reach out to a local author’s critique group for help and guidance in completing the re-writing process to ensure I self-publish a quality final product of which I am proud.
Thanks for your interest in NIP–Austin, Kevin. We look forward to meeting you. In the meantime, don’t hesitate to send an email to mail@novelinprogressaustin.com with any questions you may have. Best, Tosh
Hiya – I attended the 1/26 session as a guest and really enjoyed it. I’d like to join NIP because I started writing a novel, and I could really use deadlines and feedback as incentives to keep going. My experience is limited to writing a couple screenplays and shooting an indie feature that I co-wrote. Thanks!
I am 56 years old avid rpg gamer and sci-fiction fan. I am as of yet unpublished. My writing has been generally well revived but I’m bad at finishing things, which I am trying to change.
I’m currently working on a sci-fi/fantasy novel and would like a critique group to get and share feedback with.
Thanks for your interest in NIP–Austin, Raymond. I’ll be sending you an email this weekend, and We look forward to meeting you. Best, Tosh McIntosh, Moderator.
34 year old registered dental hygienist, mommy to a cutesy 8 month old, and aspiring author! I’ve been in and out of writing for the past ten years. I have two things I’m working on and I’m kind of just stuck. I’d love to hear people’s feedback to rework some of my writing.
Thanks for your interest in NIP-Austin, Jasmine. Please reply to the welcoming email from mail@novelinprogressaustin.com with any questions, and we look forward to meeting you. Best, Tosh McIntosh, Moderator, NIP-Austin.
My name is Dinu and I work for a nonprofit, but hoping to become a published writer soon. I’m working on my first novel and would love to connect with fellow writers to exchange feedback. Looking forward to connecting!
Hi my name is Rebecca and I’m an Austin native.
I wrote an novel(historical fiction) and had it reviewed by an editor I hired. I’m working on the re-writes currently for Book 1. Once B1 is complete, I’ll work on re-writes for Book 2 (80% complete). The editor is no longer available for various reasons. The idea for the novel originally came from a scene I wrote for a screenplay writing class, which I took a couple of years ago. I have several other short stories in draft form along with a second novel (the first I wrote, also unpublished) that need to be revised. Both novels and the short stories will be transitioned into screenplays.
Thanks for your interest in NIP–Austin, Rebecca. We look forward to meeting you (virtually) at our next Zoom meeting, and hope you can join us. Please be on the lookout for the invitation, E-submission we are critiquing, and the meeting handout. And don’e hesitate to contact me with any questions.
Best,
Tosh McIntosh
Moderator
My name is Sarah Hogue, and I hope my message finds that you have moved your work online. I am currently in the beginning stages of writing a historical fiction novel and would love to create some synergy with fellow writers. I am looking to check out one of your meetings and experience your process. You can reach me at: sahogue@htu.edu
Thanks for your interest in NIP-Austin, Sarah. I’m sending you The E-submission, meeting handout, and Zoom invitation for our next Online roundtable session on July 26, 2020. We look forward to seeing
you there.
Best,
Tosh McIntosh
Moderator
I’m a writer and musician here in Austin. I’m currently 65K words into my first novel. I write songs and short stories in between
I’d like to meet other writers, find a community of writers in Austin, improve my writing and push my fiction novel forward.
Thanks for your interest in NIP-Austin. I will send you an email with an invitation to our next online session, with the e-Submission and meeting handout. We look forward to meeting you.
Tosh McIntosh, Moderator
Hello,
I am a freelance writer who does quite a bit of ghostwriting. My work has been published in BirdWatching Magazine, Best Poets of 2019, Upon Arrival, and several other publications. I am currently working on revising a romance novel and would greatly appreciate feedback on it. I was thrilled when I came across this wonderful writing group!
Thanks for your interest in NIP–Austin, Daniella. Please email us at mail@novelinprogressaustin.com with the date you want to visit and I’ll send you an invitation. We hope to meet you soon.
Tosh McIntosh, Moderator
Will do! Thank you!
Hi! I’m a cook book author in Austin who’s begun writing short fiction and am looking to join a group to get and share feedback.
Thanks for your interest in NIP-Austin, Hilah. We’d love to have you join us, but we don’t critique short fiction.
Tosh McIntosh, Moderator
I would like to get my writing polished and into a state of being ready to be published. I self published a novella before years ago, but since removed it from amazon since I think I can do a better job of getting my ideas into a book. I am now writing a script, but will begin brainstorming for a new novel. I would love to sit in to one of your meetings!
We appreciate your interest in NIP–Austin, Relvin. I will be sending you an invitation for our meeting tomorrow and hope to see you there.
Tosh McIntosh, Moderator
I’d like to join this group. My name is Ellie Samuels. I am working on my first novel. It’s fiction, a romance novel. I am looking for a group to provide feedback on my writing and I’d like to do the same for other writers.
We appreciate your interest in NIP–Austin, Ellie. I will be sending you an invitation for our meeting tomorrow and hope to see you there.
Tosh McIntosh, Moderator
Nathan Pace
Nathan.pace@hayscisd.net
I have been working on a novel for the last decade and find it difficult to consistently keep up progress on it. I feel like a writing group would help me stay focused. I’m also excited to read others work and get critiques on my own.
Thanks for your interest in NIP-Austin, Nathan. I will be sending you a Zoom Invitation and meeting handout for September 27, 2020. We look forward to meeting you.
Tosh McIntosh, Moderator.
Nathan: be advised that the email address you provided displayed a 404 error code. Please check it and reply when you have addressed the problem.
Tosh McIntosh, Moderator
Hello, I’d like to join this group. My info is below.
Daniel Young
daniel.young1979@gmail.com
I live in Austin, Texas and work as an Instructional Designer developing training material for a large grocery retailer. Prior to that (ages ago) I worked as a video game designer, writing narratives and world history for a fantasy RPG. Writing has always been something I’ve loved and I’ve written three manuscripts (all unpublished). I’d like to change that and make the transition from an Instructional Designer, to a published YA author.
We’d love for you to join us in pursuit of your goal, Daniel. I will be sending you a welcome email from mail@novelinprogressaustin.com. Please reply to it as confirmation of your email address, and I’ll forward the Zoom Invitation, E-submission, Story So Far (a synopsis of previous submissions), and Meeting Handout for our next Roundtable. We look forward to meeting you.
Tosh McIntosh, Moderator
I would love to join this group.
Haley Hottinger
haley.hottinger419@gmail.com
I am an Austin resident who is working at a grocery store. When I am not working, and sometimes even when I am, I spend my time musing stories that see the world a little differently. I always seem to have various ideas to write about, but never the direction to commit them on paper. I would like to join, so I can get my thoughts on to paper.
We appreciate your interest in NIP-Austin, Haley. I will be sending you a welcome email from mail@novelinprogressaustin.com. Please reply to it as confirmation of your email address, and I’ll forward the Zoom Invitation, E-submission, Story So Far (a synopsis of previous submissions), and Meeting Handout for our next Roundtable. We look forward to meeting you.
Tosh McIntosh, Moderator
Hello NIP,
I’ve been writing most of my later teen and adult life, definitely in waves. I’ve gathered a small body of work that I feel I could move forward with and publish and I’m looking to get involved with other writers who have similar ambitions.
Thank you,
Evan
You’ve found the right place to reach your goals, Evan, and we would love to have you join us. I will be sending you a welcoming email from mail@novelinprogressaustin.com. Please respond to confirm your email address, and I’ll follow up with the Zoom Invitation, E-submission, and Meeting Handout for our next Roundtable. We look forward to meeting you.
Tosh McIntosh, Moderator
For the past four years my life has revolved around writing a historic fiction. It centers on women’s rights, 1877-1900, Switzerland. I’ve immersed myself in books about writing, taken many WLT classes and workshops, attended two WLT Conferences and, for a column I write, I’ve interviewed numerous, local authors. The first draft of my book was 189k words. Now, as I machete down the details and tighten up the action, input I can respect would be valued.
Thanks for your interest in NIP–Austin, and we look forward to meeting you. I will be sending you a welcoming email from mail@novelinprogressaustin. Please reply to it, and I will follow up with the Zoom invitation and meeting handout for our next session.
Tosh McIntosh, Moderator
Greetings! My name is Ryan and I am a storyteller, teaching artist, and level 10 Bard from the College of Lore. I’m currently working on the second draft of a novel but I’ve also written short stories, stage and screenplays and comics. I feel like the thing missing from my life is a consistent community of other writers so I would be very grateful to join this group. Thanks!
Hello, NIP. Sorry if this is a duplicate post but my previous post does not appear to have gone through from what I can see. Anyway, my name is Ryan. I write stories and I’m hoping a group like this can help me improve my craft and also help my get more of my work out into the world.
Both of your posts did go through, Ryan. Thanks for your interest in NIP–Austin. I will be sending you a welcome email from mail@novelinprogressaustin.com. Please reply as confirmation of your email address, and I will follow up with a Zoom invitation and handout for our next meeting.
Tosh McIntosh
Moderator, NIP-Austin
Hi! I’m Robin, and I’m about to finish my 5th novella for NaNoWriMo. My other 4 first drafts are collecting dust on my hard drive and I’m struggling to find the motivation to do the next steps. This group seems like great motivation/guidance! I also don’t really know any writers in Austin. I work in tech so most of my social life revolves around other software engineers. Hope to meet y’all soon 🙂
Thanks for your interest in NIP–Austin, Robin.
Please be on the lookout for an email from mail@novelinprogressaustin.com, and reply to it as confirmation of your email address. I will follow up with a Zoom invitation, E-submission, and meeting handout for our next roundtable session on December 13th.
We look forward to meeting you!
Tosh McIntosh
Moderator, NIP-Austin
Name: Leah Little
Email: Leah@LittleNetworksInc.com
ME: Retired copywriter (and NF editor) nearing completion (80+%) of the first draft of my debut novel, in the women’s literature & fiction genre.
Planning to continue writing a series (or 2) of novels in the adventure/crime genres with several characters from the novel.
WHY: After taking an ACC fiction class, I learned the value of giving and receiving feedback from fellow writers.
It seems like the Austin NIP group could be a valuable addition to my craft and industry education. And I enjoy reading and discussing literature with fellow writers.
Thanks for your interest in NIP–Austin, Leah.
Please be on the lookout for an email from mail@novelinprogressaustin.com, and reply to it as confirmation of your email address. I will follow up with a Zoom invitation, E-submission, and meeting handout for our next roundtable session on December 13th.
We look forward to meeting you!
Tosh McIntosh
Moderator–NIP Austin
Hi! I’d like to connect with other novelists in Austin. I’m currently working on my third novel, and am very interested in trading critiques. I also run a publishing house specializing in macabre fiction (HouseBlackwood.net), and am interested in reading stories that might be a good fit for one of our anthologies.
Hi Ben,
We very much appreciate your interest in NIP-Austin.
Please be on the lookout for an email from mail@novelinoprogressaustin.com and reply to it as confirmation of your email address. I will follow up with a Zoom invitation, E-submission, and meeting handout for our next roundtable session on December 13th.
We look forward to meeting you!
Tosh McIntosh
Moderator–NIP Austin
Julia Daily
julia@juliadaily.com
I recently finished my debut novel and would love to belong to a well-established group to hear and learn from critiques. Because I live in Fredericksburg, the Zoom format to connect works nicely for me, especially during this time.
Thanks!
Julia
Julia, I have sent you an email to confirm your email address. When I receive a reply I will follow up with the Zoom Invitation and meeting handout. We look forward to meeting you.
Tosh McIntosh
Moderator, NIP-Austin
I would like to join the Novel In Progress Group. I starting over on novel. I will outline it and re-work it, focusing on the opening scenes and pacing.
Thanks for your interest in NIP-Austin, Jo. Please be on the lookout for an email from mail@novelinprogressaustin.com and reply to it as confirmation of you email address, and I will respond with a Zoom invitation and handouts for our next meeting.
Tosh McIntosh
Moderator, NIP-Austin
Hello,
First of all English is my second language. I have a little experince in novel writing in my native tougue and just started an English novel. I am shy and lack of confidence, so I would need and appreciate a lot of support. =)
For what it’s worth, I’ve published three novels in my native tongue, and I can’t even begin to imagine how much work it would take to write a novel in a second language. =;^)
We won’t be conducting a roundtable critique of a member’s submission next Sunday, but I’ll email you with the invitation and meeting handout for what we call an alternate format session, in which we use a less-structured, open discussion on topics suggested by members.
Hope you can join us.
Tosh McIntosh
Moderator, NIP-Austin
Hi, I’ve published, but seem to be in stall mode. Looking for fresh ideas to get me back on track.
We appreciate your interest in NIP–Austin, Kathrine, and based on your comment, I think we might be what you are looking for.
I will be sending you a welcome email from mail@noveloinprogressaustin.com. Please be on the lookout for it and reply to confirm your email address. I will follow up with the Zoom Invitation, E-Submission, and Meeting Handout for March 14, 2021.
We look forward to meeting you.
Tosh McIntosh
Moderator, NIP–Austin
Hi there,
I would love to be a part of this group. Being with intellectuals always makes me feel alive and this seems to be like a place to be.
We appreciate your interest in NIP–Austin, Shobha. I will be sending you a welcome email from mail@novelinprogressaustin.com. Please be on the lookout for it and reply to confirm your email address. I will follow up with the Zoom Invitation, E-Submission, and Meeting Handout for May 25, 2021. Hope to meet you then.
Tosh McIntosh
Moderator, NIP–Austin
Skeiler Stark
merisi@gmail.com
I’m interested in joining while I write and revise my current WIPs. I’m interested in networking with other writers and particularly with those who have advice to offer on querying agents, etc.
Thanks for your interest in NIP-Austin, Skeiler. Please be on the lookout for a welcome email from mail@novelinprogressaustin.com and reply to confirm your email address. I will follow up with the Zoom Invitation, E-Submission, and Meeting Handout for June 27, 2021. We look forward to meeting you then.
Tosh McIntosh
Moderator, NIP–Austin
Hi there! I’d like to join!
My name is Jaimie Pitts. My email is pitts.jaimie@gmail.com. I’m 27 and just graduated from Texas State University in May. I was in a few writing groups in college that really helped me stay motivated, inspired and improving, and I’m trying to find a new group for the same reasons! I’ve only written short fiction so far, but am thinking about starting a novel or novella in the very near future.
Congrats on earning your degree, Jamie, and thanks for your interest in NIP-Austin. I will send you a welcome email from mail@novelinprogressaustin.com. Please reply to it as confirmation of your email address, and I will follow up with the Zoom invitation, E-submission, and Meeting Handout for July 25, 2021.
Tosh McIntosh
Moderator, NIP-Austin
Hi, my name is Lily Chien-Davis. My email is clily@mac.com
I’ve been working on a novel for a few decades, wrote many different versions and now have a manuscript I am rewriting and revising.
I’m hoping to be inspired and motivated amongst other writers to finally finish what I started. Currently, I’m reading Bryn Donovan’s Blank Page to Final Draft as a way to motivate myself to move towards the finish line. She suggested in her book to find beta readers by doing an “online search for your city and ‘writing group'” — that’s how I stumbled across this group. 🙂
We’re glad you found us, Lily. Please be on the lookout for a welcoming email from mail@novelinprogressaustin.com and reply to it as confirmation of your email address. I will follow up with the Zoom Invitation, E-submission, Story So Far (which summarizes the first 10 chapters of the novel being critiqued), and Meeting Handout for our August 8, 2021 online session. We look forward to meeting you then.
Tosh McIntosh
Moderator, NIP–Austin
Hello,
I’d love to come observe a group and potentially join!
I’m a writer and educator who recently moved back to Austin from teaching abroad. I’ve published extensively as a poet, have an MFA in poetry from Texas State and have taught creative writing classes for over a decade. I’m currently writing a YA novel set in Texas and am looking for a writer’s group to collaborate with – I’m happy I found this group from a google search! I’m looking forward to learning more.
Thanks,
Kelsey
And we’re looking forward to having you attend our next meeting, Kelsey. I’ll send you an email from mail@novelinprogessaustin.com. Please reply to confirm your email address, and I’ll follow up with the invitation, E-submission, and Meeting Handout for October 10, 2021. Hope to see you there.
Tosh McIntosh
Moderator, NIP-Austin
Hi Michelle Zauzig. mczauzig@gmail.com
I’ve been ignoring writing for too long – and miss it. Would love to come learn, and finally start sharing with other people outside my inner circle and anonymous postings things I have to say.
Looking forward to learning more,
Mz.
You have come to the right place, Michelle. Please be on the lookout for an email from mail@novelinprogessaustin.com and reply to confirm your email address. I will follow up with the Invitation, E-submission, and Meeting Handout for our next Roundtable on October 24th. We look forward to meeting you.
Tosh McIntosh
Moderator, NIP-Austin
Hi Tosh,
My name is Jin Tao and my email is taojin.ghc18@gmail.com.
I recently relocated to Austin and hope to improve my writing. I used to write casually in undergrad but paused later. I want to keep it up. Most of the writing I did in the past 6 years was academic writing (still need great improvement) and I hope to explore more about creative writing and storytelling. I am also interested in meeting new people and learning from them.
Thank you,
Jin
Hi Jin, and thank you for your interest in NIP–Austin. Based on your description of what you are looking for, I can say without reservation that we can provide it.
I will send you an email from mail@novelinprogessaustin.com. Please reply to confirm your email address, and I will follow up with the Zoom invitation, E-submission, and meeting handout for our next session on November 14th.
Tosh McIntosh,
Moderator, NIP-Austin
I have been working on a book for about a year and I think a writers group would help me learn to improve my writing as well as inspire me to finish my work.
You’ve come to right place, Julia. We specialize in helping each other improve and providing the inspiration to reach The End. I will send you an email from mail@novelinprogessaustin.com. Please reply to confirm your email address, and I will follow up with the Zoom invitation, E-submission, and meeting handout for our next session on November 28th.
Hope to see you there.
Tosh McIntosh,
Moderator, NIP-Austin
Hi! My name is Ali Montag. I’m a former journalist and have loved publishing non-fiction pieces in the Austin Chronicle, Fortune magazine, Architectural Digest and elsewhere. Still, I feel so compelled to learn more about the world of fiction. I’ve been working on a novel for the past year, but would love help with consistency and peer review. Excited to learn more about the group and get started!
Thanks for your interest in NIP–Austin, Ali. Please be on the lookout for an email from mail@novelinprogessaustin.com and reply as confirmation of your email address. I will follow up with the Zoom Invitation, E-Submission, and Meeting Handout for our next session on January 9th.
We look forward to meeting you.
Tosh McIntosh
Moderator, NIP–Austin
Hello. I would like to join this group. I am a writer with one short story published and now I am finishing my novel. I would love to be part of a group of fellow novelists!
Thanks for your interest in NIP-Austin. Please be on the lookout for an email from mail@novelinprogessaustin.com and reply as confirmation of your email address. I will follow up with the Zoom Invitation, E-Submission, and Meeting Handout for our next session on January 9th.
We look forward to meeting you.
Tosh McIntosh
Moderator, NIP–Austin
Hello,
I’ve always enjoyed writing and being creative. I have many interests when it comes to writing. With one novel completed, I’m looking for a ways to improve and become more consistent (motivated). I look forward to participating in this group.
Hello!
My name is Ethan, and I’m currently at work on a thriller/drama novel. I’ve loved creative writing (novels, screenwriting, short stories, etc.) since I was a kid, and I’m eager to interact with and learn from fellow writers.
Thankd for your interest, Ethan. Be on the lookout for an email from mail@novelinprogressaustin.com and reply to it as verification of your email address. I will respond with the Zoom invitation, E-submission, and meeting handout for our next session on June 12th. Hope to see you there.
Tosh McIntosh
Moderator, NIP-Austin
My name is Richard Croxdale. I have mostly written non-fiction as an activist journalist and as an oral historian working with People’s History in Texas. I participated in a writing group 15 years ago. I enjoyed it and found it more than useful–it was actually entertaining. I now have time to focus on creative writing and would dearly love to join this group.
We appreciate your interest, Richard. I will email you from mail@novelinprogressaustin.com to verify your email address. Please reply, and I will follow up with the invitation, e-submission, and meeting handout for our next roundtable on June 12th. We look forward to meeting you.
Tosh McIntosh
Moderator, NIP-Austin
Hello. Your group sounds interesting. I have a BFA in writing from many years ago. I have re-engaged in writing seriously in the last few years. I’m working on a novel, working on my process in writing a novel. I’d love to connect with other writers for the community and creative stimulation. Is your group still meeting?
Hello forgive me if this is a duplicate post. I don’t see the post I made. I have a BFA in creative writing from many years back. I have re-engaged in writing seriously in the past few years. I am working on a novel, which means working on my process in writing a novel since I’ve not taken on a project this ambitious before. I love talking with other writers about craft and creativity. Your group sounds like a great match for what I’m looking for. Are you meeting in person again?
Hugh,
I sent you an email from mail@novelinprogressaustin.com requesting a reply to verify your email address, and stating that once I received it, you could expect a follow up with the invitation, e-submission, and meeting handout for our next roundtable. Please check your spam folder.
Hello,
I would like to join your meeting as a guest. (not sure if I’m too late for today’s meeting)
I am new to writing and would love to meet other writers to share the experience.
Jaque,
I didn’t see your comment until this morning, sorry.
Thanks for your interest in our group. Please be on the lookout for an email from mail@novelinprogressaustin.com and reply as confirmation of your email address. I will follow up with the invitation, e-submission, and handout for out next Roundtable on September 25th. We look forward to meeting you.
Tosh McIntosh
Moderator, NIP-Austin
I looked at and read your interesting website and would love to be a member of your group. What time does it commence in Arizona time as I live and work in Scottsdale, AZ?
Thanks for your interest in our group, Sam. Please be on the lookout for an email from mail@novelinprogressaustin.com and reply as confirmation of your email address. I will follow up with the invitation, e-submission, and handout for out next Roundtable on December 11th. We meet a 1:30 pm Central Time, which currently is one hour ahead of Arizona. We look forward to meeting you.
Tosh McIntosh
Moderator, NIP-Austin
Really enjoyed attending yesterday’s meeting and am looking forward to sticking around! I’m in the very early stages of my psych-thriller novel and am excited to learn from the group and get to know you all a bit more.
Thanks again!
Emily
Welcome to NIP, Emily. We look forward to your participation.
Tosh
Hi, I just found your website and this group sounds wonderful. I’ve recently started writing again after years of doing other things and I would value the connection and feedback. I wish I’d found you in time to make it to the last meeting, but I’ll look forward to attending the next one. I’d love to be able to become a member.
Thanks!
Joyce Wolf
You’ve come to the right place, Joyce. Please be on the lookout for an email from mail@novelinprogressaustin.com and reply as verification of your email address. I will send you the Zoom Invitation and meeting handout for our next session on January 8, 2023. Note that as explained in the handout, this will not be a standard Roundtable critique. If you have any questions about our agenda, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Tosh McIntosh
Moderator, NIP-Austin
Hey, I’ve been considering joining a writing group for some time now to encourage myself to write more regularly (and to avoid burdening my friends with providing as much feedback on my writing). This group sounds like a good fit for me, so I’d be interested in attending some sessions.
Thanks,
Will Kolada
Hi, apologies if this is a duplicate post. I posted a few days ago hoping to join the group for the next meeting, but I didn’t receive an email response, not even in my spam folder. I’m in the middle of writing my second novel, and I’m hoping that this group will provide the encouragement and feedback necessary to make it the best that it can be, and that I can provide that encouragement and feedback to others in turn.
Best,
Will Kolada
Daniel Dvoskin
danieldvoskin36@gmail.com
I am a local pediatrician that always had an interest in writing fiction and am exploring that hobby now since my life allows for more free time. I have some old projects that are finished and some ongoing content as well.
Thanks for your interest in our group, Daniel. Please be on the lookout for an email from mail@novelinprogressonline.com and reply as confirmation of your email address. I will repspond with the invitation, E-submission, and handout for our next session on Feb 12th. We look farward to meeting you.
Tosh McIntosh
Moderator, NIP-Austin
Hi-
My Name is Teri Harwood. I wrote a bunch of short stories that I’m working to turn into Book 1 of a trilogy. I’m looking to connect to other writers in Austin to learn from and ask questions. It’s a hard pursuit to do in isolation.
Hi Teri,
Please be on the lookout for an email from mail@novelinprogressonline.com and reply as confirmation of your email address. I will respond with the invitation, E-submission, and handout for our next session on Feb 12th. We look farward to meeting you.
Tosh McIntosh
Moderator, NIP-Austin
Hello,
I have a BA in literature and a master’s degree in anthropology. I have been working on a novel for years and long considered doing an MFA. This group sounds like a great way to participate in the community of writers in Austin. I would very much like to join in. Thanks!
Hello! I am in the process of writing my third novel and would love feedback and to build a community of writers in Austin.
Thanks for your consideration!
I am a retired army officer and historian. I have written two works of history and edited a third. I am on the third draft of a historical novel about Grant in the early Civil War. I could greatly benefit from the expertise and enthusiasm of this community.
All of my jobs have included non-fiction writing and editing and my skills there are very good. Now retired, I am working on my first fiction writing project which I think will be mystery novel. I have been progressing in spurts with long intervals of nothing. I’d like to get some external stimulation and learn better work habits from people who are farther along or finished with such a project. Eager to meet published novelists and learn from them.
I’ve recently finished the first draft of a YA mystery and am now looking for some outside feedback to help me sharpen my work. While I spend my days copywriting for big brands and startups like YouTube, Keeps, and SpoiledChild, this is my first real foray into fiction. I’m also new to Austin, and would love to join a community of fellow creatives.
Thanks so much!
Thaniks for your interest im NIP-Austin, Marni. Please be on the lookout for an email from novelinprogressaustin.com, reply to confirm your email address, and I will send you the Invitation, E-Submission, and Meeting Handout for our next Roundtable on March 12, 2023. We look forward to meeting you.
Tosh McIntosh
Moderator
Hi Tosh, I was referred to your writer’s group by Laura Adamson. I live in Austin (next door to Laura) with my husband and we are moving to Seattle this summer. I’ll be 36 in June and I’ve worked for the state of Texas in contracts for the past six years. I’d like to join your writer’s group because I finished The Artist’s Way recently and the book said that having a supportive group is essential for writers. I’ve started to outline the idea for my novel but I have never done this before and could definitely use some pointers. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks!
Hello! My name is Jenny Simpson. I live in Austin and received my BA in English. It has been a life goal of mine to become a published author, and I am currently working on my first novel. I would love to join a supportive group of writers to learn from and gain feedback on my work. I have been actively working on my novel’s structure, plot, and character development (Mastering Suspense Structure & Plot by Jane K. Cleland is full of tips). Still, I would like to converse with seasoned writers on more specific aspects of writing. I am new to this and looking to learn as much as possible. This group seems like a great fit and I hope to meet other enthusiastic writers!
You have found the perfect group, Jenny. Please be on the lookout for an email from novelinprogressaustin.com, reply to confirm your email address, and I will send you the Invitation, E-Submission, and Meeting Handout for our next Roundtable on May 14th, 2023. We look forward to meeting you.
Tosh McIntosh
Moderator
Hello ,my name is Johnathan W. Bryant. I’ve begun to write about my experiences while under the influence of mind altering substances, of the consequences of many of my bad choice, a few poems, as well as a near completed novel. I’m wanting meet other creative people.
You’ve come to the right place, Johnathan. I’ll send an email to conform your email address and follow up with the invitation, e-submission, and handout for our next roundtable. We look forward to meeting you.
Tosh McIntosh
Moderator
Hi! I’m a twice published author currently working at a literary agency, and moonlighting as a developmental manuscript editor and contest judge for an online program. I’m still finishing up uni in Ireland. I just moved to Austin for the summer and would love to find a more relaxed, less sales-oriented community to talk about writing with (I miss my literary friends!) as well as a place to share my WIP, which I’m quite nervous about, as it’s my first step into writing thriller/horror.
Lily, please be on the lookout for an email from mail@novelinprogressaustin.com and reply as confirmation of your email address. I will follow up with the invitation,e-submission, and meeting handout for our next roundtable on July 9th. We look forward to meeting you.
Tosh McIntosh
Moderator, NIP Austin
Hi!
I’m interested in joining as I’ve been working on a novel and have hit some writers block. I just need to get my creativity flowing and being surrounded by other writers has helped me in the past. I’m hoping this will help me get into the flow I need to move forward with my book
Hi
I’m Irish living in Austin. I’ve always had an interest in writing. I have done a lot of writing and editing in a professional context and for as long as I can remember, I’ve wanted to explore writing a novel. I would love to connect with writers in Austin in order to motivate myself.
Antionette,
Please be on the lookout for an email from mail@novelinprogressaustin.com and reply as confirmation of your email address. I will follow up with the invitation, e-submission, and meeting handout for our next roundtable on July 9th. We look forward to meeting you.
Tosh McIntosh
Moderator, NIP Austin
I’m finishing the end of my first draft of a contemporary romance novel and would like/need feedback from a writer’s group before carrying on, so this seems like a great group to be a part of. Also love the writing community in Austin and always enjoy getting together with other writers even if its to talk for an hour and write for an hour.
I would love to join this group. I am about 30,000 words into a science fiction novel and am calling in support for finishing the novel as well as community with other writers. Thank you!
Hello, my name is David Delrie. I am currently in the process of working on a novel, and I would like to work with a group of other creatives who could give me feedback and also give me the opportunity to help them as well.
Hi,
I am 24 years old and have lived in Austin for most of my life. I have a geology undergraduate degree and went to UT Austin for a geophysics graduate degree for one year but dropped out. Now I work for the state government doing environmental work. I love writing and have been writing for a long time but never had a community for it. I would love to meet new people and help them with writing and get help with my writing. My mom is a librarian and I have always read a lot, so I also have a good sense for what I like and what I’m interested in. I would love to get involved in the group!
Jacob
Well, like most people here I’ve been writing a book and would like to improve my writing, get some critiques and see what parts people like. I’ve been writing for about 20 years and it would be nice to have some fresh eyes on my work.
Would like to join NIP. Tom Hogan. (tom@crowdedocean.com) Have written three novels and one business book. Am halfway through next novel, which an LA-based producer wants to develop.
Hi! Since finishing my MFA program in 2020, I’ve really missed being a part of a community of writers. Right now I’m working through the second draft of a historical novel about a young college student in 1952 who masquerades as her male friend so that she can receive an archeological fellowship in Greece.
I have written and revised a dark fantasy novel, and my goal is to get it published. I’m looking for feedback so I can get the thing in it’s best possible state! I think joining a community focused around this would be super helpful. There’s much strength to be found in working together (which funnily enough is a major theme in my book).
Hi, I’ve written and self-published book 1 of The Naraka Cycle, a series of mytho-fantasy thrillers loosely based on the Indian epic The Ramayan. Here’s the Amazon link.
https://amzn.eu/d/dxS5ryx
Want to join the community to connect, learn, share ideas and keep working on my craft.
Hello,
My name Jacqueline Scott.
My email is jnscott194@gmail.com
I’ve been a hobby writer all my life and I’m trying to improve my skill and motivate myself to finish projects. I’m also new to the area and seeking community.
Hi,
I met your group at the Writing Workshop of Austin 3/1. I’d completed a novel queried 40 agents, had 40 passes. I’d had beta readers and a developmental editor before querying , but no interest. I’m taking it apart and revising the ms now. It’s a coming of age story set in the 60s. It’s been a lonely 4 years of learning the craft and writing the novel. I hope to connect with you and learn. Thank you for the opportunity to meet other writers in my community.
I would love to participate as a guest and hopefully as a member eventually. I have one published novel, The Void Beyond the Walls, and several shorter novelettes/novellas, and one sci fi series I plan on releasing as a novel of novellas. I’m Relvin (relvin.gonzalez.rodriguez@gmail.com)
Hi, I’m new to Austin and interested in joining a writing group. I’ve been writing fiction for years but still unpublished. Currently working on something in the adult magical realism space.
My name is Keith Hood, and I’d like to know if it’s still possible to join. The personal email address I use for writing-related matters is “bus.write2@gmail.com”.
I’ve been writing for many years, but so far have had no luck in getting published. I have a couple of novels in progress, one SF, and one mainstream based on recent Austin history. So far, I haven’t been able to get any kind of feedback on them. I need to find out what other people think so I don’t waste a lot of time on badness.
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I am doing revisions on a novel but have been stopped, I think, by my sleep apnea and exhaustion, or that could be partially an excuse. I do have times of energy and an adapting to the use of a bipap machine.Talking with others could help, and as a retired creative writing teacher with books published I might be able to assist others, except in the realm of making money. My largest royalty check was fifty dollars
Hello!
My name is Margaret Nicklas
Please use Margaret.Nicklas@gmail.com for communications.
I am a journalist but have a passion for genealogy. I want to write historical fiction inspired by research I have done on my family. I have been thinking about the various stories I want to tell for several years and doing the genealogy work even longer, but I don’t have a structure yet for what might be the best way to do this. I have thought about crafting a novel and it has also been suggested to me that writing short stories might work well, too. My idea is to present a set of loosely intertwined personal stories which could help tell a broader immigrant story by using what I have learned about my own family AND what I can research about the period and the culture and history of my family’s place of origin. I chose the genre of historical fiction because I want to respect the privacy of my relatives AND because there is a lot I don’t know and can’t know about their lives, which I will have to fill in with lots of speculation. I have not really decided how “true” any of the stories would be (i.e. will I pattern stories off specific individuals’ lives as much as I know, or sort of “mix and match” components, both to provide greater privacy to ancestors and also because it might help tell a more compelling story??). I am interested in joining the group and am hoping that the community could help me figure out some of my planning questions and also provide feedback once I start drafting. Do I need to be further in my project(s) to join the group? Thanks in advance for your consideration!
Thanks for your interest in NIP- Austin, Margaret. While we don’t critique short stories, I think you have figured out what you want to do sufficiently well that we might be able to assist you with your objectives. If you will reply to this message as confirmation of your email address, I will respond with the invitation, E-submission, and handout for our next roundtable on October 13th. We hope you can join us and look forward to meeting you. — Tosh
What is the Zoom ID for the next meeting?
You should have received an email with the invitation, e-submission, and meeting handout for our first meeting in October and our second on October 27th.
Hi,
My name is Michael Benner (bennertx@gmail.com). I heard about this writing group from a fellow novelist in a Writer’s League of Texas workshop, so I checked it out and I’m definitely interested.
I’m an emerging author who has predominantly focused on humorous, character-driven picture books thus far (my debut will be published by Orchard Press in 2026). However, I’ve begun writing a middle grade horror novel and am struggling to get feedback on it b/c my PB-related writing groups are naturally composed of PB authors. I also believe this writing group will help me stay focused on and accountable to completing the work as well as improve my skills from a fictional novel writing skills perspective. The process of reading and critiquing other works of fiction are incredibly valuable in improving one’s writing craft, I believe. Thanks for your consideration in allowing me to join this group. – Michael
Hello! My name’s Carson, I’m 25 years old, and I’ve just about finished writing the first draft of my first book! I did a quick search looking for groups for local writers, and from what I’ve read on y’alls website this seems like a great group to join up with!
I’m hoping to get some advice and insight from other independent authors, as well as be able to share my own knowledge and insights in whatever ways I can that would benefit the group!