What’s your “RE” Word?

What’s
Your “RE” Word?

It’s
no accident that lots of words beginning with “RE” accompany the turnover of a
new year. Renew. Revisit. Refocus. Refresh. Revise. Restart. Resolve.

Do
you have a “RE” word for 2020?

My
family moved to Rapid City, SD, last summer. It was, in a major way, a new
start. New job for my husband, new role for me as a business owner, new school
for our kids. New house, new community, new people.

In The Magic of Transition, I wrote about how our lives are in a constant state of transition. Some transitions are easy; others are hard.

The
New Year is a natural transition point. As the calendar resets to Month 1 of a
new year, we also take the time to REset. 

As
a writer and writing workshop instructor, I see the New Year as a magical time
to spark motivation in other creative people. I am excited to offer a slew of
opportunities for writers and aspiring writers this year with Kate Meadows
Writing & Editing!

Introductory meeting for a new local writers group (Rapid City, SD)
WHEN: JAN 8, 6-7 P.M. (beginning writers) and 7-8 P.M. (intermediate/experienced writers)
WHERE: Books-A-Million (2130 Haines Ave, Rapid City, SD 57701)



White Tail Ridge Writers Retreat – an afternoon focused on new or renewed writing goals
WHEN: JAN 18, 1-4 p.m.
WHERE: White Tail Ridge B & B (24674 Whitetail Ridge Rd, Hermosa, SD 57744)
Only 6 spots left! Register here



Business Writing 101 – breaking down the basics of good business writing: why it matters (no matter what profession you’re in), common writing blunders & how to avoid them, organization & tone
WHEN: JAN 29, 2020, 6-7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Keller Williams (2401 W. Main St., Rapid City, SD 57702)
For more information or to reserve a spot, email kate@katemeadows.com



Kendall Valley Writers Retreat – a three-day summer writing getaway in the sweeping Rockies, at the base of the Wind River and Gros Ventres mountain ranges
WHEN: June 19-21, 2020
WHERE: Kendall Valley Lodge, Cora, WY
More information and reserve your spot here

Writing is lonely work much of the time. Community is crucial! To that end, I am also in the process of launching the Writers Group Network, a hub where writers can connect with other writers according to geographical area, goals and/or genre. I have a huge heart for writers groups, because as writers, we need to be in community with creative people.

Yet not all writers groups are created equal. Maybe you crave a community that provides regular writing prompts and opportunities to generate new work. Or perhaps you seek a safe space where you can receive respectful but honest feedback on your work-in-progress. Whatever you’re looking for in a writers community, I invite you to begin the connection process by taking a brief survey, here.

I
invite you to create more and create better with me in this new year. Be a part
of something bigger than yourself.

Our
language is full of “re” words. What’s yours for 2020? Share it in the
comments, or drop me an email at kate@katemeadows.com.
I would love to hear from you!