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June 9th 7PM - Downtown Library: Cathy Holton, local fiction author talking about her third book.
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Wednesday, February 25, 2009
CWG NEWSLETTER -- FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2009
Accomplishment by Member
I'll have one devotional in the book Cup of Comfort;Mothers & Daughters, which is due in bookstores March 10, 2009. Also had seven devotionals in the Winter Issue of devotional magazine Reflections (by Smyth & Helwys).
--Phyllis Qualls Freeman
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New Online Group for Local Writers
ClevelandTNWritersCommunity is a Yahoo Groups page intended to create a community for writers within a 100 mile radius of Cleveland, TN. This is where we will exchange info on writers conferences or programs, encourage each other, brag when we have something published or anything else of interest to writers. Go to Yahoo.com, click on Entertainment, click Groups and search for writers groups in Cleveland, TN. Ask to be admitted and you will be accepted. Published and unpublished writers welcome.
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March Writers Show
A repeat show for those who missed it. Marnie Pehrson describes how to use the internet for marketing writing. She explains how to create and market an ebook, use social networking sites, blog, and "brand" oneself in the marketplace. She also discusses the websites she has created for her inspirational writing and for others to sell their books and ebooks. For more information, visit www.geocities.com/thewritersshow/thewritersshow.html or email Joan Hetzler at thewritersshow @ gmail.com (separated to prevent spam).
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Looking for a Quote?
http://www.quotationspage.com/
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How to Write a Book Proposal
This article has about everything you need to write a good book proposal. You should download it to your computer and read it every time you start one.
http://www.thomasnelson.com/consumer/Downloads/WritingABookProposal.pdf
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CWG Member Sybil Baker Published
Sybil will sign her book at Rockpoint Books on March 5th and speak at the Georgia Writer's Association on March 14 . More can be found at her web site:
http://www.sybilbaker.com/home.html
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Sites for Writers
Articles, agent tips, contests, and more:
The Writer Magazine
http://www.writermag.com/wrt/default.aspx
Writer's Digest Guide to Literary Agents. Sign up for email updates.
http://links.mkt230.com/servlet/MailView?ms=MzkzNzI1MgS2&r=MjQ5MTk5MTA0NgS2&j=MTEwMjQ5Njc4S0&mt=1&rt=0
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Conference on Southern Literature
On April 2-4, the Tivoli Theatre will echo with the sounds of stories, poems and lively discussions as the Arts & Education Council's
Conference on Southern Literature returns for its 15th biennial gathering of world-class writers and their fans. Click on the link above to find out about discounts for volunteers. CWG members attend for a 20% discount.
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CWG New Member Profiles
Several members have recently submitted profiles or new photos to CWG Profiles. Go to our web site and you can look at the profiles of Amber Nagle, George Kemp, Jane Starner, Roger Meyer. We also have Gay Moore and Jerry Minchew's information to go up in the next flight.
Don Sterchi, Barbara Paper, Marsha Mathews, Sybil Baker, Brittney Brown, Jim Lynch and Janie Watts will soon have profiles on the CWG website.
If you want to update the photo or information on your profile, send data by email to our Profile Manager at: tobedone@aol.com Remember your profile can publicize your writing credits and get you jobs. To date, Roger Meyer holds the record with over 5,000 queries on his web site in a 48-hour period.
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Dues and Donations Gladly Accepted--
Now on CWG Website by Credit Card!
If you would like pay your dues or make a tax deductible donation to the CWG , you can now do it on our Web Site's front page. Just click on the DONATE FOR GOOD icon to the left and you can pay with your credit card.
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Did You Know YOU Could Start a CWG Subgroup?
New subgroups within the CWG are not only welcome, they are encouraged. If you have an idea for a new genre group or even an existing one that needs to meet at a more convenient time or location, please let us know and we will help you publicize it. If this is your passion, consider stepping up to lead. You don't have to be an expert, just a moderator to keep everyone on track. Together your group can determine the details of when, where and how often to meet. Once you see how easy it is to run a group, you might rotate the leadership position to give everyone the experience.
For more details, including suggested group guidelines,
contact Marcia Swearingen, group leader by email .
Monday, February 23, 2009
This Week's News from the CWG
CreateHere MakeWork Grants Available for Artists and Artisans
CreateHere currently offers grants to emerging and established artists and artisans within a 50-mile radius of Chattanooga. Last year's MakeWork grant recipients included writers, 2D and 3D artists, musicians, and performing artists.
The core mission of MakeWork is to stimulate the area's creative economy and empower artists and artisans with the tools they need to succeed and grow. Grants are awarded in the areas of Career Advancement and Projects, with a total of $150,000 available and a maximum award of $15,000 per applicant.
For more information on this program, visit the MakeWork website.
Applications are available here.
Upcoming MakeWork Dates:
Application Deadline #1: March 20, 2009 ($30 fee)
Application Deadline #2: April 3, 2009 ($45 fee)
Finalists Notified: April 27, 2009
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Nonfiction Meeting
It is time again for the nonfiction meeting. Bring essays, news releases, personal stories, or whatever you're writing. It helps to have multiple copies. The meeting is Tuesday, February 24 at 7:00 at New Hope Presbyterian Church on Shallowford Road.
I will not be able to attend, but a couple of regulars have agreed to take care of things. I'll see you next month--or at another group meeting.
Sherry
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WritingRaw.com
WritingRaw.com is a FREE literary sharing website (like YouTube but for the literary world) where writers can upload, view and share their writing. The only restriction is that the material cannot be illegal inany sense of the word (such as child porn, plagiarism, etc.). Other than that, feel free to post in any of the following categories: FICTION, POETRY, NONFICTION, REMEMBRANCE, and ASSORTED writings
There is no catch here. ALL writings will be posted.
The Editors of Writing Raw
A Poker Sisters Publication
http://writingraw.com/
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Congratulations to the Daytime Writers Group
You might be interested in reading the Daytime Writers' blog. More and more writers' groups are starting up in and around Chattanooga. If you want to start one, let us know and the CWG will do everything we can to help you grow.
http://daytimewriters.blogspot.com/2009/02/conference-on-southern-literature.html
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Meacham Writers' Workshop
March 18-21, 2009
Want to submit something to be critiqued at Meacham? This website gives you all the information. The deadline for submissions to the Spring 2009 workshop is March 2nd.
http://www.chattanoogastate.edu/Meacham/submissions.htm
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Writers Digest 78th Annual Competition
Enter a contest -- Win a contest. CWG members placed in this contest last year. Invest in your writing experience and credits. Or throw your money away and play Power Ball.
http://links.mkt230.com/servlet/MailView?ms=MzkxNzI2NgS2&r=MjQ5MTk5MTA0NgS2&j=MTA5OTQ4MDE0S0&mt=1&rt=0
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Websites of Interest to Writers
Authonomy.com
A slush pile if you have a book that you want to be read by other, suggestions given and yes, read by editors at HarperCollins and maybe even an agent. If nothing else you can read some good books -- some great books and sit back and ask yourself why they are not published.
http://www.authonomy.com/
Bookarmy.com
This is HarperCollins' version of how to find a good book to read.
http://www.bookarmy.com/
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CWG member Jerry Minchew is a happy camper:
My novel Knighthawke has been selected as a Book Of The Month by Jennifer Alexander on radio station WJXB B-97.5 Knoxville, TN. You can check it out online at this link:
http://scrgknox.com/B975/BookoftheMonth/index.html
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Local Poet and Storyteller
Vincent Phipps
http://www.vincentphipps.com/Home.html
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Elizabeth Gilbert (author of Eat, Pray, Love) on Creative Genius
A talk on TED about creative genius
http://www.ted.com/talks/elizabeth_gilbert_on_genius.html
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Please send writer news, accomplishments, opportunities, contests, etc.
to Karen H. Phillips, kphillipso@aol.com .
If at all possible, submit one week in advance. For example, if you're a writers' group leader, submit your meeting information one week before your meeting, as it otherwise may not be published in time. Thanks for all the helpful information you send--we writers thrive with support and encouragement!
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Memoir Workshop Series with Darnell Arnoult
What is memory? How many stories does it take to tell a life? Who wants to hear it? In four weekend sessions over twelve months, participants will explore the possibilities and limitations of memory, the exponential power of deliberate recall and the variety of forms memoir may take.
March 21 – 22, 2009 Weekend #1
June 27 – 28, 2009 Weekend #2
Sept 12 – 13, 2009 Weekend #3
Jan 30 – 31, 2010 Weekend #4
The cost of the workshop will be $210.00 per weekend, due two weeks before each workshop. All workshops will be held in the former Orr Mountain Winery building between Sweetwater and Madisonville, Tenn.
Sessions will run 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday
and 8:30 – 3:00 Sunday.
Morning snacks, coffee, hot tea, soft drinks, water and lunch will be provided both days.
Lunch will be from 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m, Saturday,
11:30 – 12:30 Sunday.
Saturday night dinner will be on your own, with a suggested restaurant of the day for those who want to eat with group members.
The Magnuson Hotel, exit 60 off I-75, is offering a special rate of $58.00 per night for 1 – 2 people for course participants. Extra people are $8.00 each. Rooms at the Magnuson are equipped with refrigerators, microwaves, and wireless internet. There is an indoor pool, a hot tub and free breakfast bar. Mention Learning Events/Sue Richardson Orr when making reservations. Phone number is 423-337-3541.
** Please e-mail Sue Richardson Orr at theorrs@usit.net or call 423-420-1152
if you need more information or want to register. **
Workshop group is limited to 15. Commitment to all 4 week-ends required.
REGISTRATION FORM for Memoir One Workshop Series
First Session Date – March 21 – 22, 2009
Cost $210.00
Name_____________________________
e-mail __________________________
Address___________________________
phone __________________________
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Check to Sue Richardson Orr enclosed for _____________
Mail to: Sue Richardson Orr
359 Pumpkin Hollow Rd
Madisonville, TN 37354
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
#102 Events - Ideas - Suggestions for Writers
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Front Pages from Around the World
Great Web Site that gives you the front page of Newspapers from around the world. Now when you are writing that novel and you have your character look at the paper, you can see exactly what he saw on any date in their database. http://www.newseum.org/todaysfrontpages/flash/ _______________________________________
Screenwriter? ___________________________________ Christina Barber to Visit Chattanooga
Friday, February 20 at ConNooga Convention
http://www.booktour.com/author/christina_barber ______________________________________
Literary Mama
A literary magazine for the maternally inclined
http://www.literarymama.com/ ______________________________________
Reading Writers Group The next meeting of Reading Writers is Tuesday, March 3, at 7:00 PM. They will be discussing the poetry of Billy Collins, former poet laureate of the United States. All of his poetry is accessible for general readers and most is humorous. His poems "The Trouble with Poetry," and "Introduction to Poetry," will be discussed but all are welcome for discussion. The second hour for discussion of manuscripts. For more information contact Ray Zimmerman_____________________________________
Fiction Writers Group Will meet at Wally's at 7:00 Pm Feb 18 th. For information contact: Lantz Powell _____________________________________
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
#102 CWG News and Info
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CWG Members Web Sites Several members had started Blogs and Web Sites. If you have one let us know and we will pass it on. If you do not have a profile on our website, or want to upgrade your one posted, please send it to the Profile editor at: tobedone@aol.com Only CWG members are allowed to post a profile on the CWG website. _______________________________________ Another Open Mic Night Thunder Rock Writers Open Mic Night will be held February 19 at 7:00pm in the breakfast room of the Jameson Inn. The group welcomes the public to enjoy a night of reading by local writers. We welcome writers of poetry, fiction, or non-fiction to reserve their slot. For more information contact www.thunderrockwriters.com. Slots will be limited. Marsha Brantley, Wendy Brown, Nansy Grill and Reggie Jay are co-founders of Thunder Rock Writers, a group dedicated to encouraging writers on the path to publishing success. ________________________________________ Amazon Novel Contest _______________________________________ WTCI has new Show of Interest to Writers
The A List with Alison Lebovitz premieres on WTCI, Thursday, Feb. 5 at 8:30 p.m.
If you have ever wondered what it would be like to sit down and have a conversation with one of the creative minds of our time - like Pulitzer Prize winner Doris Kearns Goodwin - then tune into WTCI-TV (PBS) on Thursday nights at 8:30 p.m. beginning Feb. 5 for The A List with Alison Lebovitz. Produced locally by WTCI-TV (PBS), The A List with Alison Lebovitz is an engaging one-on-one weekly interview series that will feature local and national personalities.
The premiere episode will feature part one of a two part interview with Jon Meacham, best-selling author, editor of Newsweek and Chattanooga native. Meacham's latest book, American Lion: Andrew Jackson in the White House, hit the New York Times best seller list when it debuted in November 2008. Part two of the Meacham interview will debut on February 12th. Don't miss this exciting new series! ______________________________________ ______________________________________ Not Paid your CWG Dues? Want to give the CWG a tax deductible gift? Now you can do it online at our front web page. It is on the left of the main page Network for Good. ______________________________________ Who is Looking at Our Web Site? Now you can click the world map on the main page and see where visitors to our web site are coming from. This started Feb 1st and already we have people from several states. ______________________________________
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