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Hey everyone. It's been quite a while since I've posted here. I may not even know anyone here anymore. I am currently a substitute teacher in my area. The reason I am here today is because I need some creative writing assistance. I want to write a story, maybe even a short novel, as a Christmas gift for my family. The story is set in Marengo County, Alabama at the end of the Civil War, sometime between 1865-1870. The characters are my ancestors and their immediate family members. The story revolves around the reason they decided to move from Alabama to Texas. Along the way, they were robbed by highwaymen and never made it to Texas, settling near the robbery location instead. If anyone knows of a Facebook group or website where I can get some assistance getting started, I would certainly appreciate it. Thanks in advance for all your help!
BA Hi, Mozart. Someone here wrote a story about their family a few years back. Was it you? I can't remember.

Anyhow, I don't know of a Facebook group or website, but I do have a couple of ideas. There may be a creative writing class at the local community college. If so, you might get help by enrolling in the course. Alternatively, you might ...See More
Jul 23, 2017
Mozart BA - thank you for your response. I will check with my library. I believe I did see something posted there recently.
Jul 23, 2017
Deb ms/IA Hi Mozart, I remember you! BA gave some great helpful hints. I know the magazine Guideposts offers writers workshops and may have some advice. Sometimes book stores offer writing type courses too. You might have a retired college composition teacher or high school English teacher who could help you too.

I amy be starting out on this journe...See More
Jul 23, 2017
Mozart Hi Deb! I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I'm sad for you and your family but glad that something good is growing out of that experience. Thank you for your suggestions.
Jul 23, 2017


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