Stepping down

[calissa]

As many of you know, I am lucky enough to belong to a wonderful group of local writers called The Canberra Speculative Fiction Guild. They're an amazing bunch with writers of all levels--those who've signed three-book deals with major publishers alongside those who have never published a thing and have just started writing. I've served on the committee for three years (one as Secretary) and in that time I have seen the group grow in some pretty fantastic ways. In addition to their monthly talks and short story critiquing circle, they now also regularly run a novel writing group and a novel critiquing circle. They have published two more short story anthologies--one of which I edited and the other I contributed to as a writer. A new website was launched and they've made forays into electronic publishing.

Last night they held their AGM and I chose to step down from the committee. With a new anthology to edit and a business to manage (as well as my own stories to write), things are rather busy at the moment and I needed some space to breathe. However, I will still attend meetings and am looking forward to seeing what adventures the new committee might plan.

Comments

[darakat]

I can certainly understand stepping down from something that's making you too busy! Its something I have done myself. Its really good to feel like you accomplished something while you were on a committee though, most of the ones I have been on argue like sailors in a seedy bar on a windless night.

[calissa]

I find that committees rarely work well. Even the committees I mention above could have accomplished more if there had been less talk and procrastination.

*hugs* I am glad that you are also stepping back and allowing more time for yourself. You certainly deserve it after how hard you have worked.