Writers Helping Writers
April 2021 GUEST NEWSLETTER
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Presented via Zoom by Jessica Brody
(author of Save the Cat writes a Novel)
Special Invitation for
GULF COAST WRITERS
to join us in person or via Zoom. Free to all GCW members.
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Meeting will be Weds,
April 14, 6-8 P.M.
Creating Story-Worthy Heroes
WHY??
by Zoom and in person,
NEW LOCATION, MARCO ISLAND CENTER FOR THE ARTS
1010 Winterberry Dr; Marco Island
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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: 893 1575 360; Passcode: 701016
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Thank you to the two presenters at our March meeting, Sheridon & Stockton of Miracki Hive, a design studio at the corner of Bald Eagle & Elkcam, Marco Island. Their presentation was made under trying circumstances for which we apologize. |
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Jacob Savage, personal demons in tow, faces a catastrophe far worse than the Wuhan pandemic of 2020.
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Click on the book cover to go to the Buy Link.
Click on the cover for buying or reviewing.
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About the author:
Tom Milton Mayer is a former Major in the United States Air Force and a retired Head & Neck Surgeon. He is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. He and his wife divide their time between the Greater Cincinnati area and Naples, Florida. His previous books: Scorpion Intrusion and The Immigrant are available through Amazon.
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Writing is a Lonely Business
Being in the company of other writers can be supportive, educational and fun. Marco Island Writers' group has a great program for you to enjoy this year where you can learn a lot. Last chance!
and/or call Joanne to pay by credit card, 239-784-2637.
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If you aren't a member, now is the time to support your local writers’ group.
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Congratulations Mershon Niesner!
A quality interview!
Job well done!
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One of Mershon's books, Mom's Gone, NOW WHAT?
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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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Sample Satellite Group. No word yet from the leaders of the group. Contact Joanne and voice your opinion or volunteer to lead a group. Contact Joanne
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MUSEUM VOLUNTEERING
Click here for more details
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ANTHOLOGY
ANNOUNCEMENT!,
What will the cover be like? How many stories and poems will it contain?
It's all up to YOU. It's time to submit. Please, get your gems to us ASAP.
If you have a suggestion for the cover let Joanne know about it.
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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.
To buy or review one of Rich's books, click on cover below.
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Mastering the Knife
by Dr. Michael Meguid is out! It is #2 in the series.
Roots & Branches was the first just a couple of months ago. See Michael's blog, website, trailer and more, click on the books above.
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Betty Collier Marco Island Pioneer
by Barbara Malta. From diary entries to research etc, Barbara gives pioneer Betty a voice.
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Awaken to Unconditional Love, Don Fedor's newest book is out! An opportunity to find peace & engage life’s challenges with love, instead of fear.
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If you love words, you will get a good laugh here.
Thanks to our President, Joanne Tailele for thinking of us and providing this fun.
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Also, we still have a few left of our prior years Anthologies. Please help us to keep our storage costs down and spread the word. What a great gift they make at only $5 each.
[We have sold out of Volume I, Volumes II, II and IV are still available. Volume V is regular price at $8 for members]
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MARCO WRITERS MEETING LINE-UP
May 12 - Grabbing the Reader Workshop, Participants are busy writing for March 10 deadline, submissions closed. Click here for Details to Help with your work.
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 - TBD
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
Amelia's Suggestion, From Carol's Class
John Kappenberg's Presentation on Trailers
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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