Writers Helping Writers
August 2021 MEMBER NEWSLETTER
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Meeting will be -- Weds, August 11, 6-8 P.M.
How To Get Your Book Into Libraries
presented by Eric Simmons
Eric began introducing his books to Librarians two and a half years ago, 125 Libraries, including seven of the Nation’s largest, have purchased 169 copies of his books. Eric and his wife, Cynthia, reside in metro Atlanta, and have three adult children.
With no prior background in book writing or publishing, Eric wrote, and self-published his first book in 2017, with four more books to date. Combined, his titles have appeared 67 times on Amazon’s “Best Sellers” list since January 2019.
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BOOK OF THE MONTH, AUGUST 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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About The Author
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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WINNERS, HONOREES & SPECIAL MENTIONS:
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NEWSLETTERS, BLOGS,TWEETS & SO-ON:
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EVENTS:
[Showcase Your Skills, Meet the Community & Promote Your Publications]
August 6 & 20, Sept.3 &17, CRITIQUE GROUP, Marco Isl. LIBRARY
August 10, TUESDAY NIGHT CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Click for schedule & marketing opportunity
Nov 10, FLASH FICTION COMPETITION
Winners announced, see more below about how to win.
Nov. 10, MARCO ISL. FARMER'S MARKET, Veterans Park
Information should be available in second week of August. Pre-sign-up
Dec 10, MIW ANTHOLOGY, Submission deadline
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NEW PUBLICATIONS:
The first three episodes are free! Melody would so appreciate it if you would give it a LIKE, so she can get some traction.
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Contract mumbo-jumbo is scary and boring, but inattention can hurt you. Look for this sentence and say NO: “this agreement is for the term of your copyright and any extensions thereof”. Why? It means they can use your copyright for your whole life and for 70 years after you die. Bad idea.
by Anne Dalton, Esquire
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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September - no meeting, no newsletter
Vacation!
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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 10 -
Memoir Workshop
An online class in memoir writing, presented by Holly Robinson
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December 8-
Author Home Page - Building Your Website
Zoom meeting with Bob Kane
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WRITING EXERCISE CHALLENGE!
Members, are you up for it?
Build your writing muscle through flash fiction [a tiny story]. MIW members who attended July’s meeting are on their way to building their writing muscle. How about you? Receiving a random prompt from our presenter, Pauline Hayton, at our last meeting, we each picked a genre we don’t typically write about and spent 15 minutes scribbling out the first story sparked by the prompt. Interestingly, we all had a unique story to tell, completely unlike one another’s. Melody went home and polished hers. That story ended up being just under 200 words for a total investment of under one hour! AND NOW . . . you can submit to MIW Anthology too, using Pauline’s prompt for a version of your own.
Polish your flash fiction stories from our last meeting.
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Use the same prompt we all used at the meeting and submit a new version. PROMPT-CLICK HERE
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If you weren’t at the meeting use the prompt to craft your own version.
Please submit by September 25 to the anthology committee. jweckelman@gmail.com. Be sure to note ‘Flash Fiction Submittal’ in the Subject line. Several will be chosen to appear in the anthology. ALL will be reviewed and returned with suggestions for you to apply more polish and resubmit for publication in the anthology, if you wish, or just keep for your personal library.
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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. Click Here
CONTESTS
Visit Writers Website For Details
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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