Writers Helping Writers
MAY 2021 GUEST NEWSLETTER
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Meeting will be
Weds, May 12, 6-8 P.M.
Grabbing The Reader Workshop
It's finally here. Time to fine-tune those writings you presented to committee a couple months ago and read them at the workshop. The process of critique will be discussed as well as how this particular workshop worked for the authors participating. We will have other workshops, so don't despair if you missed this one, but for now, learn along with those who participated.
by Zoom and in person, we are BACK TO OUR REGULAR LOCATION, MARCO ISLAND COMMUNITY CENTER
Andalusia Drive for this meeting workshop.
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If you are familiar with using the mobile app for Zoom, and prefer to use your phone instead of your computer, click for more instructions here >>>> Details
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Meeting ID: 89476516334 ; Passcode: 352400
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Our apologies to Jacob Savich
and his creator/author
T. Milton Mayer
for misspelling Jacob's last name for April's Book of The Month! Please take another look at Tom's creation, Quantum.
[We hope that they won't visit us with a plague of epic proportions for our transgression!]
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Jennifer Shannon notices a familiar-looking woman at a garage sale. Is it possible that, even after her death, this woman continues to entangle Jennifer and her family in a bewildering, life-changing web? While struggling to relocate her mother to senior living in nearby McLean, Virginia, Jennifer must connect the dots and solve a suspicious death the police label "suicide."
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Suzi Weinert at a Book Signing with one of her Garage Sale Mysteries.
Suzi is author of four Garage Sale Mystery novels. She belongs to Mystery Writers of America, as well as Sisters-in-Crime, and her first novel was published when she was just 75, with a second at 78, a third at 81, and the newest at 85. She lives with her husband, a retired Army General, in northern Virginia. This award-winning author has appeared on TV morning shows, talk radio, internet blogs, podcasts and magazines articles. Go to her website for more CLICK HERE
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Congratulations!
Pauline Hayton your new podcast & puzzle, Grandma Rambo, based on your novella. Pauline has many other books to her name, view them on our website or her's, Pauline Hayton
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This cancer-beating grandma is determined to get adventure back into her life one way or another - and it'll take all the tools in her bra!
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Congratulations!
Dr. Michael Meguid on your new marketing push with a special 'trailer' for Mastering The Knife, #2 in the series
A Surgeon's Tale.
Dr. Meguid believes that we have the ability to overcome life's many challenges with willpower and determination, transforming our past struggles into a positive life. Mastering the Knife is this kind of story.
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After five long months of work, our long-time member Dr. Dolores Burton is launching a new website with the help of one of our newest members John Kappenberg
[see member's corner for details on John].
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THANK YOU JESSICA BRODY
the author of Save The Cat Writes a Novel, for a thorough and interesting presentation about story-worthy heroes, how to make them happen! Please visit Jessica's website
Click Here for some educational writing courses! Also, check the Members Corner for a coupon, members only.
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FARMER'S MARKET & SATELLITE GROUPS
STILL WORKING TO REINSTATE LATER THIS YEAR. Please, let us hear from you. Would you like to lead a group? Contact Joanne
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MUSEUM VOLUNTEERING
Click here for more details
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ANTHOLOGY
ANNOUNCEMENT!
It's all up to YOU. It's getting late, time to submit.
JUNE 10 deadline.
So sorry to keep you in suspense, but those of you waiting response for your submission will be contacted soon.
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Farmers Market. Contact Rich Goldhaber about the possibility of Fall Sign-up for the winter season market, beginning in November 2021-2022. Please speak with him soon, offer your insights in order to help him gauge viability.
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Our condolences to wife Chris Curle and family for their loss of loved one Don Farmer in March. |
Don was a great writer, valued member of MIW and helpful friend. He will be missed.
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PRIOR YEARS' ANTHOLOGIES
We still have a few left. Only $5 each
while supply lasts.
[We have sold out of Vol.
Vol II, III & IV are still available.
Volume V is regular price at $8 each for members]
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MARCO WRITERS MEETING LINE-UP
June 9 - Member Book Presentations All new books from members in 2020 and 2021 and a chance to purchase them.
July 14 - Challenge your Writing Skills
Pauline Hayton, successful author and member of Marco Island Writers.
August 15 - How To Get Your Book Into Libraries, presented by Eric Simmons.
September - Vacation, no meeting, no newsletter.
October 13 - Author Home Page
Zoom meeting with Bob Kane
Building your website.
November 9 - Memoir Workshop, An online class in memoir writing, presented by Holly Robinson
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MEMBERS ONLY SECTION
If you are not a member the links below will not work for you.
If you are a member and the links still don't work,
please, let the editor know
The deal started with--One Month free!
Jessica was the presenter at April's meeting and created a special coupon for our members only. Half of the one-month-free has passed since then, but there is still half left with the following coupon code. Type it into the appropriate location at check-out.
And enter the coupon at checkout. That will give you about 15 days to check out this resource free.
SORRY, COUPON CODE IS ONLY FOR MEMBERS
[coupon code is good from 5/1/until 5/15/21]
Amelia's Suggestion, From Carol's Class
John Kappenberg's Presentation on Trailers
Anthology Rubric Using Memory as a Backstory
Grabbing The Reader Workshop
Facebook Ads Writing Conflict
How To Pitch Pitch Generator Chart
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P O S T S C R I P T
Membership Benefits:
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- Promotion of your books, short stories, essays, poetry via newsletter & website
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Exclusive Members-Only Edition Newsletter (extras the guest newsletter does not have).
- Events such as Markets, Fairs & Meetings
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- Opportunities for display, sale, & book signings.
- Reciprocity with Gulf Coast Writers and Pine Island Writers
- Fantastic moral support and comradeship with other writers
- Sub-groups such as poetry and critiques
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Marco Island Writers once again extend a heartfelt handshake and thank you for your membership. REMEMBER the entitlements for you as listed above!
We hope that, even if you can't attend every meeting, or serve on a committee, you know your participation has made a difference in the writing community. We continually strive to bring quality speakers and workshops to our members.
Interested in starting a new sub-group? Talk to our President about what sub-groups you would like to help develop. joanne.tailele@gmail.com
HAVE NEWS? - Won a reward or a contest? Doing a book signing or promotion? Let us know before the 1st of each month so it can be included in our monthly newsletter. Send news to Jennie Weckelman, Secretary at jweckelman@embarqmail.com
Have a newly published book, or are you a new member to MIW? We'd like to feature your book on the "Book of the Month." Send a .jpg file of the book's front cover, a one paragraph synopsis, a one paragraph bio, and the link to purchase your book. Email to
Please put "Book of the Month" in the subject line. If we do not have any new books we will rotate, promoting previously published books of MIW members.
Sincerely,
Joanne Tailele, President
Jennie Weckelman, Secretary, Web Editor, Newsletter Editor
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Our Address:
1346 Mainsail Drive
Suite 1323
Naples, FL 34114
Phone:
239-784-2637
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