Writers Helping Writers
July 14, 2021 MEMBER NEWSLETTER
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Meeting will be -- Weds, July 14. 6-8 P.M.
CHALLENGE YOUR WRITING SKILLS
Pauline Hayton, successful author and long-time member of Marco Island Writers, will be expanding our horizons by hands-on writing in new genres. Get out of your comfort zone! Please bring pen and paper and be ready to WRITE!
This will be our last zoom meeting. Interest has waned and costs increased. If, however, you have a strong need for the online meeting, and are a member, special arrangements can be cheerfully accommodated if you will let us know in advance. Thanks everyone!
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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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BOOK OF THE MONTH, JULY 2021 |
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ABOUT THE BOOK:
Who was Betty Collier? Who were the first pioneers to settle on Marco Island? In 1870, the Colliers settled on Marco Island.
Follow the journey of William and Betty Collier from North Carolina to Cedar Key, Florida and on to Marco Island. The reason they settled on a deserted island may become clear. Mr. Thorpe, a surveyor described the island and Henderson Creek area as "a pond full of monstrous alligators surrounded by a cypress swamp: impractical."
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Author Barbara Malta,
As a Victorian re-enactor for nearly 20 years, Barbara Ann Malta was asked to portray Betty Collier. She was given her birth and death dates and access to William Thomas Collier's diary. From diary entries, research about and general knowledge of Victorian women, Barbara gave Betty her voice in the form of this historic narrative, based on events in her life and in the lives of pioneer women.
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MARCO ISLAND CENTER FOR THE ARTS, JULY 15
WELCOMES MARCO WRITERS!
From Hyla Crane, Executive Director -We wanted to make sure to invite the Marco Writers to our upcoming book talk and book signing on July 15 at 5:30pm (there will be free wine). The author is a former federal judge turned author. The book is Prior Restraint – a political thriller. I couldn’t put it down. Stephen and his wife just moved to the area, click here for more, Marco Island Center For The Arts
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COLLIER COUNTY BOOK FAIR, NOV 13
The Friends of the Library of Collier County is pleased to again sponsor a Local Author Book Fair open to the public from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. This is a great opportunity for Collier County authors to engage with book lovers who come to the book fair looking for their next favorite author and book. For more details and application go to the friends website, Collier Friends. Once you get to the website, click on Upcoming Events then scroll down to Local Author Book Fair and click on Event Details. They plan to have the information on the website by Wednesday, July 7th. Applications accepted beginning August 1. Further details open here More CC Book Fair Info
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NEW BOOK RELEASE
Bank of Everglades Building
Marya Repko published a new "Brief History" little-book to help raise funds to restore the old Bank of Everglades Building in Everglades City. They are organizing events and looking forward to a "normal" busy winter season.
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Writer's Tips
Writers that are trying to improve their craft find that POV, Point of View is one of the hardest skills to tackle. Most commercial fiction today is written in Deep POV. What the heck is that? Deep POV, sometimes called Close POV brings the story close to the reader. It is the ultimate in showing instead of telling.
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I found one of the best books to help me learn deep POV is a little book by Lisa Hall-Wilson called Method Acting for Writers. If you are trying to write and are struggling with deep POV, give this little book a try.
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by Anne Dalton, Esquire
When you prepare your will, remember that your writer’s copyright is an asset, like a car or house. You can will it to a specific person or leave it to your heirs equally or unequally. You can also appoint a literary executor in addition to a personal representative/executor. This person is specifically responsible under your will to handle your writings, both published and unpublished and you can leave instructions to him/her about your copyright.
Anne Dalton is an attorney licensed in Florida, New York, and PA. She provides occasional talks with the Marco Island Writers, Inc.
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CRITIQUE GROUP HAS BEGUN MEETINGS AGAIN! MARCO ISLAND LIBRARY
If you want to participate, bring up to 4 of your writings, double-spaced, per person. Are you thinking of joining us? The group is aiming for the first and third Friday of the month.This could change, so call first please.
<<<< Click on Pauline, group leader,
FOR MORE
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2022 ANTHOLOGY
ANNOUNCEMENT!
It's all up to YOU. We need more submissions and have extended the
JUNE 10 deadline to DECEMBER 10.
For those of you who have already submitted, our apologies for changing the deadline on you, but we need more submissions in order to have a quality book. If you have not used your full allotment of 3,000 words we encourage you to submit another poem, story or essay. You should have received your return reviews by now if you have already submitted. Contact the chairman if not Jennie Weckelman
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Farmers Market. Contact Joanne NOW about Fall Sign-up for the winter season market, beginning in November 2021-2022. Please, we know it is difficult to plan that far in advance, but we need your commitment & support today.
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MARCO WRITERS MEETING LINE-UP
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August 15 -
How To Get Your Book Into Libraries,
presented by Eric Simmons.
September - Vacation,
no meeting, no newsletter
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October 13 -
Flash Fiction Bootcamp
presented by MIW member Melody Highman. Want to know more about this quickly evolving genre? Learn how to pack a punch in 50 – 1,000 words and strengthen your writing muscle, no matter your current shape. Cross-training for newbies, wannabes, and seasoned writers of all genres.
November 9 -
Memoir Workshop
An online class in memoir writing, presented by Holly Robinson
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December 10 -
Author Home Page - Building Your Website
Zoom meeting with Bob Kane
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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 Newsletter Editor Link, Jennie
Melody's best blog recommendation: I’ve read dozens of “how-to-write” books by everyone out there, Janice Hardy has the teaching gift; a knack for making a writing principle simple and clear, providing tons of examples to illustrate her point(s). It’s my go-to when I am trying to understand a concept or need a refresher. Fiction University, Click Here
CONTESTS
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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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