July Board Meeting
There is a change in our agreement with the City of Euless.
Beginning August 1st, the city will begin renting out the Simmons building to its citizens. Reverting to the Millican agreement, they require all tables and chairs stacked after each meeting.
Therefore, beginning next Wednesday we will be asking volunteers to help set up and close each week.
Our options will be discussed at the next board meeting. The next board meeting is at the Simmons building on July 27th at 6:00pm. Board meetings are open to all members.
Beginning August 1st, the city will begin renting out the Simmons building to its citizens. Reverting to the Millican agreement, they require all tables and chairs stacked after each meeting.
Therefore, beginning next Wednesday we will be asking volunteers to help set up and close each week.
Our options will be discussed at the next board meeting. The next board meeting is at the Simmons building on July 27th at 6:00pm. Board meetings are open to all members.
Board Minutes
All the minutes are being emailed to members through the [email protected] address.
If you have not received any of these minutes, it's possible that we do not have an updated email address for you or we're going straight to junkmail.
If you are not receiving these minutes and would like to, please let us know, so we can confirm your membership status and get you on the list. The postmaster address is also the Workshop's official means of communicating important announcements such as cancellations and any schedule changes.
If you have not received any of these minutes, it's possible that we do not have an updated email address for you or we're going straight to junkmail.
If you are not receiving these minutes and would like to, please let us know, so we can confirm your membership status and get you on the list. The postmaster address is also the Workshop's official means of communicating important announcements such as cancellations and any schedule changes.
Announcements April 20
Greetings!
This Wednesdays announcements are as follows:
We have started applying for grants. If you would like to volunteer for this process, please contact Donna.
Director Kirk Von Der Heydt would like to start a teen writers' workshop. We need volunteers to help determine what that would entail and what would be the best way of accomplishing it. If you are interested in helping out, speak with Kirk before the regular meeting or during the break. We appreciate your assistance.
We will vote on room names the first meeting of May. Please make sure someone has your room name suggestion, or it will not be listed on the ballot. Write it down and give it to a board member to be included.
This Wednesdays announcements are as follows:We have started applying for grants. If you would like to volunteer for this process, please contact Donna.
Director Kirk Von Der Heydt would like to start a teen writers' workshop. We need volunteers to help determine what that would entail and what would be the best way of accomplishing it. If you are interested in helping out, speak with Kirk before the regular meeting or during the break. We appreciate your assistance.
We will vote on room names the first meeting of May. Please make sure someone has your room name suggestion, or it will not be listed on the ballot. Write it down and give it to a board member to be included.
Announcements April 6th
Trumpets and fanfare.
Last night was a business meeting. If you would like the Treasurer's Report, please contact Donna.
Jennifer Duggins will lead our grant committee. We could still use a few research volunteers. Let us know if you are interested.
We voted on and approved two new members of the board last night:
Kirk Von Der Heydt is now Director.
Shawna Smith is now Secretary.
The fearless leaders welcome you to our cadre.
Candace Havens has a book signing on April 16th at 2pm at Barnes & Noble in Lewisville. Come and offer support. A small group plans to meet at Mimi's Cafe across the street from the Barnes & Noble at 12:30pm before the signing. All are welcome.
Make sure to check the bulletin board for announcements, contests, and writing opportunities.
We are still taking suggestions for room names. Please send them in.
Last night was a business meeting. If you would like the Treasurer's Report, please contact Donna.Jennifer Duggins will lead our grant committee. We could still use a few research volunteers. Let us know if you are interested.
We voted on and approved two new members of the board last night:
Kirk Von Der Heydt is now Director.
Shawna Smith is now Secretary.
The fearless leaders welcome you to our cadre.
Candace Havens has a book signing on April 16th at 2pm at Barnes & Noble in Lewisville. Come and offer support. A small group plans to meet at Mimi's Cafe across the street from the Barnes & Noble at 12:30pm before the signing. All are welcome.
Make sure to check the bulletin board for announcements, contests, and writing opportunities.
We are still taking suggestions for room names. Please send them in.
The DFW Board
Two of DFWWW's fearless leaders have unfortunately had to resign from their positions.
Kyle White's work schedule has changed, and he is now unable to attend the Workshop. Kyle was serving as secretary for his second year and was a wonderful asset. He devoted his invaluable time and effort to the Workshop. His voice on the board will be sorely missed.
We hope that he will be able to join us in the future.
Ron Soule, serving as director, also received a new assignment at his job. He will attempt to attend the Workshop, but can no longer fulfill the time requirements of a Board position. He was ready to represent the Workshop to visitors and serve as a guide to our new members. We will miss his presence on the Board.
Anyone willing to contribute their time to the Workshop is deserving of praise. Both of these men helped see us through the tumultuous upheaval that landed us at our wonderful new location. They were present at the packup, and the move in, as well as the many board meetings that were necessary to safeguard the future of the DFW Writers’ Workshop.
We recognize them for their service and hope they continue writing and critiquing.
Kyle White's work schedule has changed, and he is now unable to attend the Workshop. Kyle was serving as secretary for his second year and was a wonderful asset. He devoted his invaluable time and effort to the Workshop. His voice on the board will be sorely missed.
We hope that he will be able to join us in the future.
Ron Soule, serving as director, also received a new assignment at his job. He will attempt to attend the Workshop, but can no longer fulfill the time requirements of a Board position. He was ready to represent the Workshop to visitors and serve as a guide to our new members. We will miss his presence on the Board.
Anyone willing to contribute their time to the Workshop is deserving of praise. Both of these men helped see us through the tumultuous upheaval that landed us at our wonderful new location. They were present at the packup, and the move in, as well as the many board meetings that were necessary to safeguard the future of the DFW Writers’ Workshop.
We recognize them for their service and hope they continue writing and critiquing.
DFWWW's Internet footprint
Hi, chaps, it's me again.
Kate
While you may equate my reappearance on this blog to a certain Beach Boys song involving the stolen vehicle of a patriarch, I do have a something to share.
If you have attended any meeting of DFWWW in the last year or so, you may have noticed our visitors mentioning they heard about us on the Internet. You may have also noticed that we only post about once a week on this blog.
I put it to the members: What would you like to see up here?
A few weeks ago, I implored a certain member to write a guest post on how to be a monitor. I'm sure he's still considering the offer, but I believe that would be something you would want to see. I can't come up with all this stuff by myself. I would love ideas (aside: you can comment directly on this post).
What do you want to see? Do you want to know what my overweight cat is up to? Do you want to know what our members are up to? Do you want me to steal the RSS feeds from other sites and post them up here? Do you pray for someone who isn't me to write something that is at least coherent and organized?
Let me know.
I'm from the DIY generation, which comes with fast typing speech-to-text, built in Intel processor, technobabble translator, and built-in Internet navigational computer. Even when I'm wireless, I'm still plugged in.
If you want to contribute a blog post, that would be great, too! You see, once I post this, it goes out all over the Internet. Twitter, Facebook, and, of course, the DFW Writers' Workshop homepage. We tag your name, and (bam) Google takes notice. While I understand the gritty underworld of the Internet (Search Engine Optimization, reputation management, synergy) is not everyone's cup of tea, you can use it as a tool to brand yourself and get your name circulating.
And, I wouldn't let you post anything that would make you look bad... *wink*
I do believe our group can offer a great deal to each other and the writing community.
Send me your thoughts. On Facebook, Twitter, or right here.
Kate
While you may equate my reappearance on this blog to a certain Beach Boys song involving the stolen vehicle of a patriarch, I do have a something to share.
If you have attended any meeting of DFWWW in the last year or so, you may have noticed our visitors mentioning they heard about us on the Internet. You may have also noticed that we only post about once a week on this blog.I put it to the members: What would you like to see up here?
A few weeks ago, I implored a certain member to write a guest post on how to be a monitor. I'm sure he's still considering the offer, but I believe that would be something you would want to see. I can't come up with all this stuff by myself. I would love ideas (aside: you can comment directly on this post).
What do you want to see? Do you want to know what my overweight cat is up to? Do you want to know what our members are up to? Do you want me to steal the RSS feeds from other sites and post them up here? Do you pray for someone who isn't me to write something that is at least coherent and organized?
Let me know.
I'm from the DIY generation, which comes with fast typing speech-to-text, built in Intel processor, technobabble translator, and built-in Internet navigational computer. Even when I'm wireless, I'm still plugged in.
If you want to contribute a blog post, that would be great, too! You see, once I post this, it goes out all over the Internet. Twitter, Facebook, and, of course, the DFW Writers' Workshop homepage. We tag your name, and (bam) Google takes notice. While I understand the gritty underworld of the Internet (Search Engine Optimization, reputation management, synergy) is not everyone's cup of tea, you can use it as a tool to brand yourself and get your name circulating.
And, I wouldn't let you post anything that would make you look bad... *wink*
I do believe our group can offer a great deal to each other and the writing community.
Send me your thoughts. On Facebook, Twitter, or right here.
Contests, Charity Auctions and Cleanliness Top DFWWW News
Four visitors and one new member joined a good-sized crowd at the March 23 meeting of the Workshop.
In the news, Nik Holman announced he is among 500 Quarter Finalists in the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award Contest for his book, The Boy Who Wasn't There. Pat Hauldren is teaching an online class and needs test subjects to help her work out the bugs. Rosemary Clement Moore is participating in Operation Auction, an online event to help a family in need. Rosemary is offering a copy of her novel The Splendor Falls, an advanced reader of her newest book, Texas Gothic, and up to 20-pages of critique.
Finally, President Donna Lasko reminded everyone of the importance of keeping the new building clean. She also asked for volunteers to serve as ambassadors to greet the increased number of weekly visitors.
In the news, Nik Holman announced he is among 500 Quarter Finalists in the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award Contest for his book, The Boy Who Wasn't There. Pat Hauldren is teaching an online class and needs test subjects to help her work out the bugs. Rosemary Clement Moore is participating in Operation Auction, an online event to help a family in need. Rosemary is offering a copy of her novel The Splendor Falls, an advanced reader of her newest book, Texas Gothic, and up to 20-pages of critique.
Finally, President Donna Lasko reminded everyone of the importance of keeping the new building clean. She also asked for volunteers to serve as ambassadors to greet the increased number of weekly visitors.
A New Chapter Begins in DFWWW History
A large crowd attended the March 16 meeting of the Workshop to help celebrate the grand opening of our new building. In addition to 70+ regular members, we had eight visitors. Four of them were students from a creative writing class at Tarrant County College visiting for Spring Break. We also had two new members join us. The parking lot filled quickly, but we managed to find space for everyone.
President Donna Lasko opened the meeting with a thank you to the volunteers who helped to pack over 20 years of books, awards, and memories (enough boxes to fill the main room at the old building). She also thanked the volunteers who helped to supervise the move and to unpack all of the boxes.
As always, DFWWW members are a busy crew. In the news, Ginnie Bivona signed a contract
with agent Al Longden for ebooks. Kathryn Thomas' submission to the Amazon Breakthrough Novel contest was recognized as a Top 1000 and moves forward in the competition. Troy Young advised his novel On the Darkest Nights is available for the Nook eReader. He also has a poem in an upcoming issue of Abandoned Towers magazine.
In still more news, Matthew Usey signed with agent Louise Fury after he met her at the DFW Writers' Conference. A blog by Pamela Skjolsvik appeared in the online version of the Dallas Morning News as a guest blogger. Jimmie Kepler had a poem accepted by Poetry and Prose magazine.
DFWWW to Move Locations this Weekend
The March 9 meeting of DFWWW was a sad occasion: the last time that we will meet at the Ruth Millican Center. But push your melancholy away and get ready to move to our new home!
Watch your email for detailed instructions about this weekend's move. The email offers important dates, times and places. If you don't receive the email, check your SPAM filter. If you still don't find it, contact [email protected] for the details.
Our new address is 508 Simmons Dr., Euless, TX 76040. It's a great location, which offers numerous benefits. Remember, our first meeting there is next Wednesday, March 16. Everyone is asked to bring a potluck dish to help celebrate DFWWW's new home.
Watch your email for detailed instructions about this weekend's move. The email offers important dates, times and places. If you don't receive the email, check your SPAM filter. If you still don't find it, contact [email protected] for the details.
Our new address is 508 Simmons Dr., Euless, TX 76040. It's a great location, which offers numerous benefits. Remember, our first meeting there is next Wednesday, March 16. Everyone is asked to bring a potluck dish to help celebrate DFWWW's new home.
Have You Friended DFWWW on Facebook Yet? If not, What are You Waiting For?
Some of the coldest weather of the year couldn't keep a full house of dedicated DFWWW writers away from the January 12 meeting.
In the news, Kenneth Ingle signed the contract for his fifth book titled Who Killed the Killer? Rosemary Clement Moore will teach her famous "How to Pitch to an Agent" class this Saturday, January 15 at the North Texas Romance Writers meeting. KevinMD.com named Richard Young's blog a top site for 2010. Kate Cornell encouraged more members to join the social networking bandwagon. She says the Workshop's Facebook page has 31 friends (need more) and the Twitter account has 2000 followers (that's more like it). Conference chairperson Jeff Posey asked 2011 DFW Writers' Conference attendees to send their query letters for the Gong Show. President Donna Lasko reminded all DFWWW members who have registered that they need to volunteer a few hours during the conference. Larry Enmon advised there will be a meeting at 6:30 p.m. on January 26 for all agent/editor assistants. If you signed up to help wrangle our special guests, it's important you attend.
Finally, the Workshop celebrated A. Lee Martinez Appreciation Day (his birthday?) with delicious cake enjoyed by many.
In the news, Kenneth Ingle signed the contract for his fifth book titled Who Killed the Killer? Rosemary Clement Moore will teach her famous "How to Pitch to an Agent" class this Saturday, January 15 at the North Texas Romance Writers meeting. KevinMD.com named Richard Young's blog a top site for 2010. Kate Cornell encouraged more members to join the social networking bandwagon. She says the Workshop's Facebook page has 31 friends (need more) and the Twitter account has 2000 followers (that's more like it). Conference chairperson Jeff Posey asked 2011 DFW Writers' Conference attendees to send their query letters for the Gong Show. President Donna Lasko reminded all DFWWW members who have registered that they need to volunteer a few hours during the conference. Larry Enmon advised there will be a meeting at 6:30 p.m. on January 26 for all agent/editor assistants. If you signed up to help wrangle our special guests, it's important you attend.
Finally, the Workshop celebrated A. Lee Martinez Appreciation Day (his birthday?) with delicious cake enjoyed by many.