Monday, July 02, 2012

Event: WRITERS' GUILD OF TEXAS MONTHLY MEETING--Monday, July 16, 2012


Early Bird announcement; subject to updates and changes



WRITERS' GUILD OF TEXAS MONTHLY MEETING


Monday, 16 July 2012
7-8:30 p.m.
Topic: Developing Your Unique Voice
Speaker: Michelle Stimpson


Richardson Public Library
900 Civic Center Dr.
Richardson TX 75080
Basement Room


Next to a great idea, voice is what appeals most to editors and readers.

Michelle Stimpson is an author, a speaker, and an educator who received her Bachelor of Science degree from Jarvis Christian College in 1994. She earned a Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Texas at Arlington in 2002.

Her works include the highly acclaimed Boaz Brown, Divas of Damascus Road (National Bestseller), and Falling Into Grace. She has published several short stories for high school students through her educational publishing company, Right Track Academic Support Services, at www.wegottaread.com.

Michelle serves in the Discerning Hearts women's ministry at her home church, Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship, and is currently pursuing her ministerial certification. She ministers to women through her online newsletter: www.womengrowinginchrist.com.

She tours annually with the Anointed Authors on Tour, and regularly speaks at special events and writing workshops at churches, schools, book clubs and other positive organizations.

Michelle lives near Dallas with her husband, their two teenage children, and one crazy dog.

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The Writers' Guild of Texas WGT Critique Sessions: Third Wednesday of each month.

Registration: 6:30-6:45 p.m.

Reading/critiquing: 6:45-8:45 p.m.


Basement room of Richardson Public Library, 900 Civic Center Dr., Richardson TX 75080.


18 July: Coordinator Liz Klein leads these sessions. Participants present their original work and receive feedback.



For more information about The Writers’ Guild of Texas, contact Membership Coordinator John Vance at john.vance1@gmail.com or WGT Critique Group Coordinator Liz Klein at wgtcritiquegroup@gmail.com.

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Annual 2012 WGT dues of $20.00 may be paid at meetings, by mail to Writers' Guild of Texas, 6009 W. Parker Road, Suite 149-175, Plano TX 75093, or online at http:/writersguildoftexas.org/joomla/.

All WGT events located at the Richardson Public Library are free and open to the public.

Monday, 20 August 2012: Copyright, Intellectual Property, and TALA (Texas Accountants & Lawyers for the Arts). Attorney Andrea Perez, from Fears and Nachawati Law Firm, will discuss legal topics writers need to understand.
Monday, 17 September 2012: Storytelling for Promotion. Dave Lieber (“Yankee Cowboy”) will show writers how to use storytelling techniques to enable their message to “walk across the newsroom onto the front page.”
Monday, 15 October 2012: Getting the Most from the Sound of Your Writing. Joe Milazzo, director of Community Education & Outreach at The Writer’s Garret, will focus on how the sounds of language affect meaning and expression.
Saturday, 3 November 2012: Saturday workshop: Building an Author Platform. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Led by Elaine Gantz Wright. Richardson Civic Center. Fee: TBA.
Monday, 19 November 2012: Email marketing and Social Media. Small business owner Nicci O’Boyle educates small businesses and organizations on how to grow business using these tools.
17 December 2012: Holiday Mix & Mingle. Annual WGT Board election and holiday party featuring cheer, refreshments, games, giveaways. Member and guest readings and more.

All Writers' Guild of Texas events held at the Richardson Public Library are free and open to the public.

For more information about The Writers’ Guild of Texas, contact Membership Coordinator John Vance at john.vance1@gmail.com or WGT Critique Group Coordinator Liz Klein at wgtcritiquegroup@gmail.com.


Writers' Events Calendar (contact carol.woods@verizon.net to have your conferences, meetings, or other writing-related event listed here—no individual book signings, please):
20-22 July 2012: Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference. Grapevine TX. Lectures, workshops, agents, agent consultations, writing contest, student biography contest. http://themayborn.unt.edu/MaybornConference.htm

21-22 July 2012: Special events 19-20 July. Lexicon Writers Conference. Writers, agents, publishers, marketing experts. Best Western Premier and Hilton Garden Inn on Hospitality Hill. Denton, Texas. http://lexi-conwritersconference.com

2-23 September 2012: FenCon IX. Dallas/Fort Worth area. Crowne Plaza, North Dallas/Galleria. FenCon is of the fen, by the fen, and for the fen. Full information at http://www.fencon.org/
FenCon Story Contest: Entries must be received no later than 20 July 2012. http://www.fencon.org/story.html. Read the rules! Follow the rules!

First Saturday each month: Dallas MWASW (Mystery Writers of America, Southwest). Texas Land & Cattle, 812 South Central Expressway, Richardson, TX 75080, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. $5.00 door fee, cash only. All who attend are invited to remain for lunch. Contact info: rebecca@rebeccarussell.com. Permission to forward.

Muse Literary Mingle Message from Kat Smith: We made it a full 12 months, but 14 June 2012 marked the end of the Muse Literary Mingle. Due to lack of support and interest, we will be no longer hold these monthly literary events. Thanks to all my guests who have so graciously shared their knowledge with those who did attend. I hope our supporters gleaned information and inspiration. We still believe that DFW has a lot of talent and resources. Continued Success. Kat Smith. Host & Creator

The Dallas Area Writers Group (DAWG) put together a summer reading list—including a reading list for writers. Check it out! The more readers in the world—the more opportunities for writers! www.alanelliott.com

Second Saturday each month: North Texas Speculative Fiction Workshop. Meets every 2nd Saturday at the Hurst Barnes & Noble Bookstore, 6pm.http://www.ntsfw.com

Frisco Writers Meet-Up Groups: Day group meets every 3rd Thursday and night group every 2nd Tuesday. See website for more details. http://www.meetup.com/writers-749/

Visit http://www.writersleague.org/programs/classes.html for up-to-date information on Writer's League of Texas workshops held in Austin TX.

Visit http://www.bulwer-lytton.com/ for guidelines to participate in the annual Bulwer-Lytton Fiction Contest.

The Writers' Guild of Texas is a nonprofit professional organization whose primary purpose is to provide a forum for information, support, and sharing among writers; to help members improve and market their writing skills; and to promote the interests of writers and the writing community.

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Carol Woods, Communications
Writers' Guild of Texas

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