Writers Helping Writers
May 2022 MEMBER NEWSLETTER
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We had a fun MEET-&-GREET
In April at C.J.'S BY THE BAY, Marco Island.
All presenters were winners of the prompted challenge. If those presenters would please send
Here is one, by member Kathy Klag, thanks Kathy!
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Wonderful Grandchild Gift. |
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A Tale of Kindness and Friendship uses owl characters to demonstrate empathy, acceptance of individual differences and research based anti-bullying strategies. All Dr. Burton's books are available on Amazon.com and her exciting new website, BreaklightPublications.com.
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Dr. Dolores Burton is an award-winning author many books. As a Fulbright Senior Scholar, she worked nationally and internationally to improve teaching and learning for students of all ages. Her writing reflects her passion for helping all students succeed.
Her work includes: The Complete Guide to RtI: An Implementation Toolkit (2011); Mathematics, the Common Core; and RtI: An Integrated Approach to Teaching in Today's Classrooms (2013), contains instructional strategies for teachers and parents.
A middle-grade chapter book, A Story of Courage: Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, was published in 2017. Her picture books for children are: But You Don’t Look Like Me!
Bully Billy Is Back!
The Burrowing Owls Are Worried
Big Bad Barry: Does He Really Want to Be a Bully?
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Reserve your copies of the upcoming MIW anthology [$12 each retail or $10 for members] or pick up one of the last few prior issues now [prior issues at only $5 each!]
Due out November 2022 for holiday sales. They make great gifts or even door-prizes for your next holiday event.
Profits go to literacy here and abroad!
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Anthology Snippets:
by member Pauline Hayton
Manhunter
George brought the supper tray to the den where his employer, Mrs. Mitchell, had settled down to watch Downton Abbey.
“Take the night off, George. I won’t be needing you anymore today. If you do go out, be sure to set the alarm.”
George whistled cheerfully as he hurried to his servant’s apartment over the garage and changed into polo shirt and jeans. He was looking forward to a spot of relaxation; it had been a while since he’d had time off. Exiting the exclusive millionaires’ subdivision where he lived, it was only a short drive in his
Mini Cooper S.
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Joanne met with her two Literacy Buddies and the whole pre-school class of Grace Lutheran Preschool in Naples.
The kids had a blast trying to find the hidden turtles on every two-page spread.
March of the Sea Turtles is available on Amazon and at Sunshine Booksellers on Collier Blvd. (as soon as Joanne receives more books - they sold out in one week of the first shipment.
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Our Tweeters, Podders, Bloggers & Email Subscriptions:
Dr. Michael Meguid:
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Don Fedor:
at the search box enter a title
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Prompt for the month of May
OFF-SEASON
WRITING CHALLENGE
New prompt each month to keep you writing while we are on break.
Start writing! Maximum 800 words. Collect them all and bring your manuscripts, or parts thereof, to the first meeting of the next season, October 12, 2022
Meanwhile, we will pick one for every month, April through September and
post it in the monthly newsletter. Send your writing, based on the prompt, to
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WINNER
OF APRIL'S OFF-SEASON WRITING CHALLENGE IS
KATHY KLAG
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A very flexible group, meeting twice a month, usually 10 a.m., at the Marco Island Library. Dedicated to hard work and helping you to write it your way!
for more or a reservation.
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Marco Island
CENTER FOR THE ARTS
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Tuesday Nights
CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Click for schedule & marketing opportunity
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MARCO WRITERS MEETINGS:
No meetings off-season (April-Sept.)
Other 2022 Meeting Dates,
[Programs yet to be decided.]
Add these dates to your calendar now:
Oct. 12, Nov. 9, Dec. 14
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FIRST MEETING OF THE SEASON,
OCTOBER
In Person and on Zoom
6 P.M. Oct 12, 2022
Mackle Park Center
Marco Island, FL 6 P.M.
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ZOOM MEETING INSTRUCTIONS FOR OCTOBER will be posted in September's newsletter. |
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Anne Dalton, Esquire
A ZOOM Videoconferencing ADR Professional
LEGAL SHORT
Have you inherited a writer’s copyright, either through a will or through being the only heir of someone without a will? If the work was written in 1978 or more recently, you have seventy years to figure out what to do with it! Be sure to transfer the copyright to your name with the Copyright Office.
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Anne Dalton is an attorney with many accreditation's, licensed in Florida, New York, and PA. She provides occasional talks with the Marco Island Writers, Inc. She would love to hear from you!
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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
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RECOMMENDATIONS:
Added this month Editing & Tracking Your Writings!
VIRTUAL MEETING RECORDINGS:
Sorry, not yet available. This will be a new feature beginning in November.
GUIDES:
Other helpful guides to use when writing, Worst Ways To Begin Your Novel
Facebook Ads Writing Conflict Into Your Piece
How To Pitch Your Work Pitch Generator Chart
Editing & Tracking Your Writing
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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, so members, remember to remind the editor you still wish to publicize!
Sincerely,
Joanne Tailele, President
Jennie Weckelman, Secretary; Web & Newsletter Editor
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