OR “How to let go of the fear of writing for publication” Brought to you by: The Fellowship Communication Committee.

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OR “How to let go of the fear of writing for publication” Brought to you by: The Fellowship Communication Committee

Workshop Dedicated to Sue Mefford

Goals To let go of the fear of writing for publication. Become familiar with the Al-Anon guidelines for writing for The Forum or CAL. Learn some writing techniques. Practice … Practice … Practice …

Why are we afraid?

Share Your Story Recovery is about tears and fears, joys and laughter. There are sorrows. There are miracles. There are setbacks and steps forward. Each stage of recovery has its own challenges. Whether you’re a newcomer or a long timer, everyone has something to share.

Just Share from the Heart You don’t have to have all the answers. Recovering from the effects of someone’s drinking is a journey that is often confusing and painful. Just share from the heart. You don’t have to be a professional writer. The Editors will help with grammar, punctuation, and spelling.

Safe Place Writing for The Forum gives you the privacy and safety to take a close look at the really difficult issues we face in dealing with the effects of alcohol. Intimacy problems, abuse, anxiety, and crisis of faith are among the personal challenges that we face day-to-day as Al-Anon members.

Courage to Recover As we share, we learn about ourselves and realize that we are not alone. Others learn from our stories and gain courage too. It takes courage to write with complete honesty—but finding that courage is a step forward toward recovery, for you as well as for those who read your sharing.

Spiritual …. There is something you can share that someone else needs to hear… When you share from the heart, you may never know how many lives you touch! It might bring a smile, a tear, or make someone work on an aspect of their own recovery.

Al-Anon Guidelines Write about your own experience, not something you heard about from someone else. Keep the focus on your own path to recovery, not the alcoholic’s. Explain how one of the Legacies or tools of the program helped you deal with a specific challenge in your life. Write in the first person (I and me, not you or they).

Al-Anon Guidelines (cont.) True personal sharings do not give direction; they express your own experience, strength, and hope. Avoid generalities, outside issues, treatment-center language, and religious philosophy or doctrine. Al-Anon members are asked to write only of their own experience in using the Al-Anon program. Kindly observe Al-Anon’s Twelve Traditions when sharing.

The Forum Many people refer to The Forum magazine as “The Voice of the fellowship”. So let your voice be heard!

Less is More for The Forum A short sharing for the Zip Department (member letters) is words Most feature and Legacy sharings are words. “My Story” is the longest feature, which could be up to 1,200 words.

Techniques Not the “forum” for your autobiography. The best short articles-writings hone in on one to three specific incidents. The best writing backs up a single idea, such as an attitude change, with an incident or two. Keep it simple! Think about the best sharings at your Al-Anon meetings. They often include personal anecdotes rather than generalities.

Techniques Try not to “self edit” as you write. Let the words flow. Keep the pen moving… You can make improvements later. The Editors will help.

Techniques A little about Editing: Cut thoughts that don’t fit with main idea. You can always use extra ideas for a future article. If you get stumped…let it sit a day. The Forum articles are short, so make every word count. Read the article to yourself aloud to make sure it flows. Your sponsor or group can be a good sounding board too.

Practice… Practice… Practice… Ok…. Let’s try it…. We’ll take 20 minutes to complete this exercise. Remember what we said…. Share from the heart Tell Your story Keep it short and simple Mention an anecdote Keep the pen flowing Take a pen and paper and start writing!

Practice Exercise Write down your favorite slogan Write a phrase why you like it Use it in a sentence Write a short paragraph telling about a situation where you have used the slogan in your recovery program Easy does it First things first How important is it Just for today Keep an open mind Keep it simple Let go and let God Let it begin with me Listen and learn Live and let live One day at a time Think

How to Submit to The Forum Put your first/last name, mailing address, , and phone number at the bottom of the page for acknowledgement. Only first/last initial/state is used in publication (anonymous). If published, you will receive a complimentary copy of the issue. Address to: AFG Inc., attn: The Forum 1600 Corporate Landing Parkway Virginia beach, VA All submissions become the property of WSO

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