Today marks my first attempt to form a writing group. As today is a public holiday, in conjunction with the auspicious occasion of our beloved Prophet Muhammad’s (peace be upon him) birthday, what a day to start this group too!
As was planned a week ago, Kr and Nm came over at mid afternoon. I did not have the time to prepare anything. But then, plain Earl Grey Tea and Hershey’s Kisses will do!
We sat in the elevated area of my weekend home in Ipoh, the dining section, overlooking the lush greenery. This used to be my favourite spot some time ago, i.e. before we had to move further up north to Parit Buntar, where my working home is.
It was still drizzling outside and the air was cool and beautiful when I began to teach the two of them the basics of writing. Theirs will be a short write-up each as contributions to our up and coming project entitled Semurni Kasih Ayah (Father's Love - Endless and Tender), a project of JIM Perak Branch.
Points were thrashed out and put down onto paper. The framework was laid down. Next, would be the draft, followed by editing and subsequently, the refinement process.
The first few minutes was quite baffling. But as the minutes ticked by, my two mentees were writing away. Their fingers hooked on a pen, moving deftly across the white sheets, with every flow of events awakening in their minds. The warm tea and delicious chocolate kisses may have something to do with it? Maybe!
If only I could gather more aspiring writers to join in! Then the project would be a lot more faster than now. As it is, very slow progress. But still, this is better than nothing. And I am certainly not complaining.
Writing groups are good in the sense that you may learn from each other. To get the ideas going strong. Also to motivate and nudge each other along as the process of writing is very lonesome and you may become weary along the road not often taken.
You can form your own writing group too! Wherever you may be. Or maybe you would care to join me? Next time, perhaps!
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