Writing Groups

1. What are some things you'd like to get out of writing more collaboratively with peers?
I would like to talk about ideas with other students before writing about them. Especially, if the other students and I have the same/similar topic(s) that were assigned to us. This allows me to get more perspectives than just my own. I will most likely see and learn new things about the topic that I had never known of before. Or, if I were stuck and had no idea whatsoever to write about. Listening to other views on the topic can help me develop one of my own.

2. What are some things you'd be willing to contribute to a writing group?
I can comment on other students' blogs. If they have any questions or need an opinion, I can give an opinion or answer that I have if it will help them in any way.

3. Is it more important to you to work with friends, or people who are writing the same type of things you are? Explain why.
I think that having a mix of friends, acquaintances, and other people that share similar topics, is the best blend of a writing group for me. This way, I get to learn things about the people that I enjoy being with (that I may have never known before), and I get to meet new people that possibly share common interests and/or struggles with me.

4. What are some "rules" (or at least guidelines) you'd like to see in a writing group?
I guess, as a group, we can keep certain blogs private, if asked to do so by the author. Another "rule" should be to comment on at least two blogs a week.