Thursday, September 13, 2012

Event: WRITERS' GUILD OF TEXAS MONTHLY MEETING Monday, 17 September 2012


WRITERS' GUILD OF TEXAS MONTHLY MEETING

Monday, 17 September 2012
7-8:30 p.m.
Topic: The Reality of Dave Lieber
Speaker: Dave Lieber

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

Description:  Dave shows audiences how to promote their good works and accomplishments on the front page of your newspaper and on the evening news. His storytelling techniques show how easy it is to create publicity and promotions that enable your message, as he says, to walk across the newsroom onto the front page.
For nearly 30 years, DAVE LIEBER, humorist, storyteller and award-winning columnist for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, has used stories to change the world.
Nothing motivates people more, Dave believes, than stories about positive change that help people change positively.
His stories of wrongdoing and right-doing in newspapers and magazines have led to countless changes in governments, schools and communities. In his newest project, Dave is leader of Watchdog Nation(R), a consumer rights movement spreading across America. His book, Dave Lieber's Watchdog Nation, won two national book awards for social change in 2009 and was named one of the top 10 consumer books of the year.
Because of his ability to combine real-life experiences with outstanding storytelling skills, Dave is consistently rated by audiences as one of their favorite speakers. He is a member of the National Speakers Association.
The winner of the coveted Will Rogers Humanitarian Award from the National Society of Newspaper Columnists for his good deeds in the community, Dave was named Best Columnist in the American Southwest by the Press Club of Dallas.
His motivational, inspirational and delightful talks always bring results and smiles to audiences.
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Save the date: Saturday, 3 November 2012: Saturday workshop: Building an Author Platform. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Led by Elaine Gantz Wright. Richardson Civic Center (next door to Richardson Public Library).
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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.
 
19 Sept.: Coordinator Liz Klein leads these sessions. Participants present their original work and receive feedback.
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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, or by mail to Writers' Guild of Texas, 6009 W. Parker Road, Suite 149-175, Plano TX 75093.

All WGT events located at the Richardson Public Library are free and open to the public.
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     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 (next door to Richardson Public Library). Learn how to integrate social media (Facebook/LinkedIn/Twitter), visual (Pinterest/Instagram/YouTube), web, SEO|SEM|PPC, Mobile, email and snail mail, blogging, e-books, collateral, and advertising (online and off) into your marketing plan. www.ElaineGantzWright.com. Fee: $25.00/WGT members; $35.00/non-members.
     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.
     Monday, 17 December 2012: Holiday Mix & Mingle. Annual WGT Board election and holiday party featuring cheer, refreshments, games, giveaways. Member and guest readings and more.
     Wednesday, 23 January 2013 (note change of day; this month only): Candace Talmadge. “Solve the Empty Page Syndrome; Turn On Your Writing Flow.” Discover how to turn out 80,000 word novels in months instead of years.
     Monday, 18 February 2013: David Haynes. Crafting fiction.

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):
       22-23 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: Deadline has passed.

      5-6 October: Friday-Saturday. Wordsmithing: Pursuing the Writing Life Conference. Collin College Continuing Education. 18 breakout sessions plus two main speakers, lunch and meet and greet events. $150.00/both days. One day prices available. Register before September 15 and your name will go in a drawing for free tuition to the conference. Courtyard Center, 4800 Preston Park Blvd, Plano TX 5093. 972.985.3750. http://www.collin.edu/ce/courses/writersworkshop.html

      19-21 October: Friday-Sunday. Writer's Block Writer's Retreat. Registration and additional details available mid-August at http://www.writersblockinc.org/.

      4-5 May 2013: DFWWW conference. http://dfwwritersconference.org/

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.
      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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