Writing Prompt #1 – What Is Your Work In Progress About?
The MPL Writer’s Group will occasionally feature writing prompts and other activities on this blog. Writing prompts are helpful for
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Hello and welcome to the official page/blog of the MPL Writer’s Group!
The MPL Writer’s Group is a creative writing group that meets virtually and in-person every first Tuesday in Morrill Public Library’s Small Meeting Room, 6:00-7:00 PM CST.
Whether you are an experienced writer or new to the writing field, or if you are just curious about the writing process, there is something for everyone in the MPLWG! Our main online meeting hub is the Facebook group MPL Writer’s Group Hangout, which you can access by clicking here.
Keep a look out for more blog posts and updates. We can’t wait to meet you!
– MPLWG
Summer Hiatus Update
The MPL Writer’s Group will be taking a summer hiatus for hybrid lectures until September 5th, 2023. We thank you
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