About

“In October 2004, I wanted to undertake a specific writing goal:  I hoped to write the first draft of a novel in one calendar month.  As I prepared for this endeavor, I thought it might be nice to gather other romance writers who also wanted to accomplish a specific writing goal.  So began the WritingGIAM communities, then known as Writing Goal In A Month.

“A dozen writers accepted my challenge and to improve our communication, I created a Yahoo loop.  We announced our monthly goals, and at the end of each week, we recapped our progress.  When October ended, we were having so much fun as a group that we decided to extend it indefinitely.  Since then, we’ve added four more goals loops and serve over 250 writers.”

Amy Atwell, WritingGIAM Founder

GIAM has come to stand for the cornerstones of our groups: Goals, Inspiration, Amity and Motivation.  With 50 or so members on each goals loop, we get to know each other’s projects, goals, challenges, and we provide emotional support for those down days as readily as we celebrate everyone’s successes.  The GIAMx loops (x1-x5) are reserved for “PRO-equivalent and up” writers.  These members have all completed at least one full-length manuscript (or have similar professional writing experience) and are actively marketing their work.  This keeps these loops tightly focused with writers at a similar level.

Our GIAM-GoPRO loop is for writers who have a goal of completing a full-length manuscript–often their first.  Please note that GoPROs will not have access to our Critique Partner matching program nor our GIAM Class loop.  They will enjoy the other benefits listed below.

•    Critique Partner matching program (GIAMx members only)

•    GIAM Class loop offering free online writing classes (GIAMx members only)

•    GIAM Alert loop to broadcast announcement of general interest to writers (open to ALL writers, not just GIAM members)

•    Monthly Book-in-a-Week challenges

•    100×100 challenge–write 100 words per day for 100 days in a row to build daily writing habit

•    Tour de Force challenge–periodic challenges to write 50,000 words in a calendar month

•    WritingGIAM Facebook group page for added networking

•    24-hour access to GIAM Chatzy Lounge

•    Annual GIAM Meet & Greet at RWA’s National Conference

Interested in Joining?

For more information, drop me an email via the Contact Page.

Please include your full name, where you’re from, and a brief history of your writing experience and your targeted subgenres in romance, women’s fiction or any other genre you’re writing.  Please identify whether you’ve completed one or more manuscripts and begun the submission process or are working toward finishing your current work-in-progress.

At this time, our x1-x5 goals groups, available to “PRO-equivalent and up” writers only, are full.  Please contact us to be added to the waiting list.

Our GoPRO group has no membership cap. We welcome all writers serious about finishing their manuscript.