Multiple Mastermind Groups

Guest Contributor: Kayleen Reusser
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Have you ever thought of joining more than one Master Mind group?

I belong to 2 Master Mind groups. They have some major differences. One is bigger than the other- 3x as much. One meets in a restaurant, the other a home.

One limits itself to no more than 90 minutes, although usually it is just 60 minutes. The other, since it is a group for writers, allows time for critiquing. Thus, it can stretch into 3 hours. Obviously this is an afternoon session,

Why belong to 2 groups?

Both groups meet once a month, which gives me an opportunity on these occasions to be around writers and meet new people. Being secluded all day writing can be a downer on certain days. But if I know I've got to get a story finished before I can give time to the Master Mind group, it motivates me to write harder.

Second, I've found ideas for the newspaper I write for from both groups. If you've not noticed already, the people in Master Mind groups are interesting!

I speak up less in the larger group, which some may see as a hindrance, but the thoughts expressed by the members there are worth the silence.

In addition, both groups are encouraging and stimulating. Sometimes as a writer, just as in any profession, we need someone to give us a hand up and tell us that what we're doing is worth it.

Consider adding another Master Mind group to your schedule or at least visiting another group. At the very least it could be helpful to see how the meeting is conducted so you can take back the ideas to you original group.

Until next month - Happy Summer!