tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42996529213414537972024-03-04T21:06:28.104-08:00WordWeavers Writing GroupJennifer Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15450934437551004537noreply@blogger.comBlogger91125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4299652921341453797.post-23262401850320877092022-08-17T18:51:00.000-07:002022-08-17T18:51:44.681-07:00August 2022 meeting (hybrid)<p> This month's meeting was held in the BPL meeting room as well as on Zoom. Members present: Jennifer, Glen, Marilyn, Rick, Sue, Natalie, Marshall, Jeni, and Debbie. </p><p>Treasurer's report: $573.42, no sales since January of the anthology. </p><p>Last month's meeting was a write-in, and Jennifer, Jaqui, and Natalie each totaled some impressive numbers, and made headway on their respective projects. The next write-in will be in November. </p><p>Old News:</p><p>We still need a volunteer to host the October workshop, please let Jennifer know if you'd like to fill the spot. </p><p>New News:</p><p>****************</p><p><b>Oklahoma Book Awards</b> are open with a January (first week?) deadline. Send in 7 copies of your book + fee, 5-6 categories link is here: https://oklahoma.gov/libraries/ocb/ok-book-awards/2022-oklahoma-book-awards.html</p><p>***************</p><p><b>OKRWG (Oklahoma Romance Writers Guild) has two opportunities coming up--</b></p><p>1. Sept week 1 is virtual book fair, 25.00 to enter your book, Jen suggested we enter the WW poetry anthology, motion was made and carried. </p><p>2. Cupid awards short story contest opens Sept 1 - Oct 1. 1500 - 2000 words, $10 each entry. Winners announced June 1st</p><p>***************</p><p>November has the Heart Awards, OWFI comes up in Jan. There are lots of chances to get your work in somewhere!</p><p><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><b>Pop Up Shop:</b></span></p><p>"Books and Brews" at Cooper and Mill <span style="color: red;"><b>Saturday, October 8th from 11-3pm</b></span></p><p>flyers go out about 2 weeks ahead. Order copies of your books if you need and get the word out!</p><p>Next Meeting will be Sept 20th at BPL, Rick is presenting a workshop on the craft of writing. </p><p>**disclaimer: I was on Zoom, and some voices were muffled, so if any of this is garbled, it's my fault! --Deb</p>Deb Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06271742079469071792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4299652921341453797.post-55775227222134998592022-03-22T21:01:00.000-07:002022-03-22T21:01:52.866-07:00March Meeting 2022 (Virtual)<p> <b>Members Present</b>: Jennifer, Jax, Deb, Marilyn, Sue, Theresa, Rick, Roy, and Sally</p><p><b>President</b>: </p><p>--Central Region Oklahoma Writers (CROW) has extended the deadline for the Nest awards until March 31st. They are "critically low" on inspirational, erotica, and YA published books, so get them entered so you can win a sweet paperweight trophy and a shout out! </p><p>--Hallmark Publishing is accepting unsolicited manuscripts this month</p><p>--Writers Colony at Dairy Hollow is doing fellowships</p><p><b>Vice President</b>:</p><p><b>Treasurer</b>: Current balance $802.34 , after OWFI scholarship check is cashed, will be 627.34</p><p>--no report on book sales</p><p><b>PR:</b> 9 followers on Twitter, Jen will handle the FB side of things, Jackie will do IG and Twitter</p><p>--Send your universal links to Jackie, booklinker.com is a possibility for creating the universal links. </p><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">New News</p><p style="text-align: left;"><b>OWFI</b></p><p style="text-align: left;">OWFI is May 5-6 and registration is up and ready. Early bird has been extended until the end of the month, $175 gets you both banquets, and WW has a table already. </p><p style="text-align: left;">It was decided to sponsor a category this year, and we are going with $60.00 for the "Published Adult". Rick will get a check to Jennifer to send in. </p><p style="text-align: left;">Basket wars: </p><p style="text-align: left;">Do we submit a basket?</p><p style="text-align: left;"><b> Upcoming Workshops</b></p><p style="text-align: left;">If you'd like to volunteer for a workshop, please email Jennifer. </p><p style="text-align: left;">April: Planning your novel (Jennifer)</p><p style="text-align: left;">June: Rick</p><p style="text-align: left;">Aug, Sept, Oct are open for suggestions or volunteers</p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p><br /></p>Deb Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06271742079469071792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4299652921341453797.post-36044673163118454392020-07-21T18:12:00.000-07:002020-07-21T18:14:34.095-07:00July 2020 Meeting (Virtual)<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
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Jayleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16323721714061860483noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4299652921341453797.post-7114479444617755042020-04-21T18:03:00.000-07:002020-04-21T18:03:52.573-07:00April 2020: VIRTUAL MTG<b>Present:</b> Jennifer, Debbie, Jackie, Marilyn, Sue, Jayleen, Pepper, Natalie, Rick<br />
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<b>Secretary: </b>no report<br />
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<b>Treasurer: $</b>540.55, has not changed in last month. Last e-book sold in February (sold 9 Red Roses in Green Country, profit of .32 per book!) Jennifer owes some money for books for a cancelled book signing.<br />
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<b>PR: </b>propose changing the book of the day on FB to book of the week to include author information. Send jpeg and links to Amazon to Jackie so she can update list.<br />
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<b><u>New News:</u></b><br />
Pepper more on editing mode right now.<br />
Rick working on book, 17,000 words so far!<br />
Jackie working on 3rd book and proofreading jobs.<br />
Natalie working on equations for illustrations for her children's book.<br />
Marilyn working on edits for Christmas book.<br />
Debbie worried about kids, time management issues, weird production times.<br />
Jayleen working on school/teacher/home balance. Hard to write.<br />
Sue staying busy but not getting much done, working on kid's stories.<br />
Jennifer had one 4,000 word day, inspiration in spurts.<br />
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resource: Melissa Storm: "The book marketing group" on FB, free video (check WW FB page for links)<br />
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<b><u>Anthology:</u> </b>poetry is the next one, set to come out in August. We skipped "locally set" for now. Poems due on June 1st...only SIX weeks away.<br />
Halloween due Aug 1st<br />
Holiday due on Oct 1st<br />
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<b><u>OWFI:</u> </b>Conference was cancelled. Working on date/time/platform for award ceremony.<br />
Ann won scholarship for this year. It was voted she will retain the scholarship for next year. If she chooses to pass, we will redraw for the scholarship. We may even have enough for two scholarships next year!!!<br />
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<b><i>It is important to stay connected! We can email, text, messenger, video, whatever anyone needs. </i></b><br />
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<br />Jayleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16323721714061860483noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4299652921341453797.post-44785463608471287102020-02-18T18:03:00.000-08:002020-02-18T18:03:48.096-08:00FebruaryPresent: Marilyn, Pepper, Rick, Joann, Nancy, Darla, Olive, Glenn, Ann, Sue, Jackie, Sally, Natalie<br />
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Treasurer report: no $ in no $ out $540.55 Sold 6 of the anthology!<br />
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PR report: press release to newspaper and radio for anthology.<br />
Fundraiser ideas - book drive & rummage sale. possible space The Gathering Place<br />
(*note - The Gathering Place, once a month has a woman's night with vendors)<br />
jslarmore32112@gmail.com for links to your book for book of the day!<br />
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Glenn: Toast Masters District Speech contest April 11th<br />
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Ann: Bville Magazine called and asked her to do a feature on Yocham, getting paid!!<br />
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Jackie: interview on The Nerd Daily<br />
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New News:<br />
WriterCon by Write Well, Sell Well conference over labor day in OKC <a href="https://writercon.org/">https://writercon.org/</a><br />
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Who's interested in OWFI? Ann, Marilyn, Darla<br />
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Chicken Soup: Go to website and click submit story<br />
Age is Just a Number - May 31st<br />
Christmas - April 30th<br />
Listen to your Dreams - Feb 28th<br />
Stories of Divine Intervention Aug 30th<br />
Stories about self care and me time - Sept 30th<br />
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Natalie: interested in 12x12 challenge, draft 12 children's books in 12 months!<br />
<a href="https://12x12challenge.com/">https://12x12challenge.com/</a><br />
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If you want anything critiqued, send it to Jennifer ahead of time and we can fit it in to our meeting schedule.<br />
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OWFI Scholarship: Ann Cleary, alternate: Darla Tresner<br />
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Leading Basket idea: fairy tales<br />
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Next Meeting March 17th 6:30 John Darrouzet will be guest speaker on screen writing<br />
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<br />Jayleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16323721714061860483noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4299652921341453797.post-91053286463842980942020-01-21T17:39:00.000-08:002020-01-21T17:39:12.793-08:00January 2020<b>Present</b>: Jennifer, Sue, Marilyn, Jackie, Eloise, Pepper, Rick, Jayleen, Natalie <br />
<b>*NEW </b>Rhonda Stiles-Cole<br />
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<b><u>Reports</u></b><br />
President:<br />
VP:<br />
Treasurer: no anthology sales, balance $540.55<br />
Secretary:<br />
PR: a little behind on PR, looking into a twitter account,<br />
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<b><u>New News:</u></b><br />
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Jennifer: Joy at Quail Crossings coming in Feb/Mar<br />
Sue: working on 3 different stories<br />
Marilyn: almost finished with a Christmas Book, getting stuff ready for writing contests<br />
Jackie: getting back into writing to finish trilogy<br />
Eloise: took some time off but writing again, pulling old stories to make "new"<br />
Pepper: finished synopsis for a fantasy novel that was originally a short story, running an OLLI class again starting 13th (6 weeks, Artificial Intelligence)<br />
Rick: originally wrote as a hobby, retired and now it's a full time job! Pepper is a mean editor!<br />
Jayleen: currently writing poetry, probably because that's what I'm teaching right now<br />
Natalie: has 5-6 illustrations left to finish book!<br />
Rhonda: *new* made a resolution so that's why she's here. writes articles, poetry, adult fiction, at home mom, taking care of combat disabled husband, scared of the writing/publishing process<br />
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<b><u>Agenda:</u></b><br />
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<b>Contest Deadline OWFI and FOL February 1st</b><br />
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<b>OWFI</b><br />
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<li>Scholarship from WordWeavers? Would be $175 for a full scholarship. Rick moves to award a scholarship and not do a category sponsorship. Pepper second, all approved. We will draw for scholarship next meeting.</li>
<li>Jackie: since we are non-profit can we get sponsorship for the scholarship? Look into it for next year.</li>
<li>May 1-2 at Embassy Suites</li>
<li>We have a table because we won the basket wars last year by $2. </li>
<li>Basket Wars: Bridging the Gap is contest theme, be thinking about a theme for basket!</li>
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<b>Anthology (Romance)</b><br />
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<li>Glenn and Ann have been doing edits. Take corrections into careful consideration but make sure you keep your voice. </li>
<li>Final edits, bios, pic, contracts due Feb 5th. (hard deadline)</li>
<li>To be released February 11th!</li>
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<b>Next: Locally Set due Friday!</b><br />
<b>Okay wait, let's table the locally set and move on to poems.</b><br />
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<li>Poem submissions due June 1st</li>
<li>Do we want to continue to take Brandy up on Poetry book cover. It's FREE so YEAH.</li>
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<br />Jayleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16323721714061860483noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4299652921341453797.post-75318013818774317572019-10-15T18:50:00.001-07:002019-10-15T18:50:54.795-07:00October 2019 Meeting<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">PR: Jackie has been ill. Anyone that has new books needs to email the info to Jacki for Book of the Day. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">Jennifer - A Rough Draft is in audiobook. Indie Strong FB live feeds on Mondays at 10:30pm. Put on YouTube after they air. Questions are welcome!</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">Jayleen - NIMROD conference is this Saturday, Oct. 18</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">Marilyn - had to leave early</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">Jenni - adjusting to school time, working on a new novel, approached to be a writer of the week on a website and kinda nervous</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">Rick - finished prequel to Xhanga and sent them to a couple young adults for beta reading</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">Natalie - taking baby steps, inspired by Olive’s “bible” lesson but may be overthinking, might be delayed but still making progress</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">Sallee - closing 2nd book. Glenn has edits done, has a beta reader, Rita has covers finished</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">Sue - editor wanting a flashback but she’s not sure so kinda frustrated, worried the flashback is overused</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">Brandy has volunteered to design anthology covers for free while she rebuilds her brand. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">Jayleen moved to have Brandy design the Valentine’s cover and then have WW vote on next cover option. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">Publication on February 11th (so stories can still be entered in OWFI and FOL)</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">Nov 1st - 19th for critique, submit story by Nov 1st</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">Monday, November 11th at 6:30 for critiques, gives everyone 10 days to read submissions.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">Need a Title: Red Roses in Green Country</span></div>
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Jayleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16323721714061860483noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4299652921341453797.post-45450838466710045482019-10-15T18:04:00.002-07:002019-10-15T18:04:50.890-07:00September 2019 Meeting<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
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<br /><br />Jayleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16323721714061860483noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4299652921341453797.post-54827399399377595852019-10-15T18:03:00.003-07:002019-10-15T18:03:42.853-07:00June 2019 Meeting<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
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Jayleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16323721714061860483noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4299652921341453797.post-65897137463483029072019-10-15T17:35:00.003-07:002019-10-15T17:35:46.679-07:00April 2019<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">Rick still working with Pepper, now doing a chapter edit at a time, recently published Against the Gates of Hell</span></div>
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Jayleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16323721714061860483noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4299652921341453797.post-48382558724751139832019-02-26T17:49:00.001-08:002019-02-26T17:49:32.415-08:00February 2019 Meeting<b>February 26th, 2019 Meeting</b><br />
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<b>Members Present: </b>Jennifer W., Marilyn, Olive, Pepper, Ann, Rick, Gary, Jayleen, Meredith, Sallie<br />
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<b>Treasurer: </b>$440.56 in account. Have sold some new anthologies, 4 eBooks and 5 paperbacks over last 90 days. Soon will be minus $175 for the WW scholarship, and -$70 for Creme de la Creme trophy.<br />
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<b>PR: </b>has been posting book of the day SHARE! Will look into possibly selling books in Woolaroc gift shop.<br />
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<li>Jennifer M. is not feeling well today.</li>
<li>Create Space is now part of KDP.</li>
<li>Basket Wars, need to decide a theme next month so we can collect items in April. Basket auction funds the OWFI scholarship. (suggested theme Words & Weaves) </li>
<li>OWFI scholarship applications are due by Thursday!</li>
<li><b>Marilyn </b>waiting on covers for book</li>
<li><b>Olive</b> taking a break from writing in February. Did submit a couple pieces to OWFI, looking forward to get back to Historical fiction book. Has completed 4-5 in series of novellas, needs to get them polished.</li>
<li><b>Pepper </b>working on 4th novel. Stringing together a series of short stories for a novel. Novel that took 1st a couple years ago at OWFI is still in the works!</li>
<li><b>Ann</b> trying to get a project done, involves a lot of research. Writes poetry for fun. <i>Dreyer's English</i> is a super fun book about writing/editing. </li>
<li><b>Rick</b> writing 6th novel. Suspense, Christian world view. Finishing Xhanga trilogy. First draft is done. Pepper did <i>Hell's Gates</i> cover, about ready for proof. </li>
<li><b>Gary </b>did do technical writing in past, now working on memoirs and family stories. Trying his hand at poetry...well ONE poem! </li>
<li><b>Jayleen </b>is too busy to write! Didn't get to enter OWFI, financial difficulties and deadlines don't mix. Still chair for Basket Wars, we need to decide theme. </li>
<li><b>Meredith</b> writes children's picture books. Agent sent note today with list of publishers she has sent Lily and Buttons to, will send another round in April if they don't hear anything. Critiquing a book of hers today, just finished another today as well! Member of SCBWI (children's book group).</li>
<li><b>Sallie </b>working on 2nd book, about 2/3 complete. Thanks for the help! </li>
<li>Drawing for WordWeaver OWFI Scholarship winner: Cathy Collar! alternative: Sallie</li>
<li>Do we want to sponsor a category? We sponsored Creme de la Creme last year because Cathy won. Maybe we should this year again because Pepper won. Jayleen moved that we sponsor $70 trophy for Creme de la Creme, Olive second, APPROVED.</li>
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<br />Jayleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16323721714061860483noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4299652921341453797.post-45466779586273066352019-01-15T18:10:00.000-08:002019-01-15T18:10:24.087-08:00January 2019 Meeting<b>January 15th, 2019</b><br />
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<b>Members Present: </b>Marilyn, Ann, Pepper, Olive, Glenn M., Jennifer, Jayleen, Jenni, Natalie, Sallie<br />
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<b>Treasurer: </b>Rick is in Hawaii! Has a new granddaughter, Hannah. Sold 2 e-books in December, unsure of createspace. Tell ppl about it!<br />
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<b>Secretary: </b>.Minutes have gone live! In other words I'm typing the notes online as we go.<br />
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<b>PR: </b>.new page likes on FB. Book of the Day was alphabetical but now will be random. (need to add Jenni) press release for E-E soon. Tuesday is most popular FB day so anthology will be book of day on Tuesdays!<br />
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<b>Old News: </b>Christmas party, yay food!<br />
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<b>New News:</b><br />
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<li><b>Glenn </b>working with literacy group, tutoring 2 students. working on creative non-fiction (getting a dog so soon after death of a dog). New grandson coming soon-Feb 19.</li>
<li>January 29th, Feb 15th, March 15th Poetry Night at Heritage Theatre in Dewey. Share poetry or just enjoy</li>
<li><b>Olive </b>ghost writing at work. Suffering emotional weariness, hopefully passes soon. Possibly enter a fantasy story in OWFI.</li>
<li><b>Pepper </b>sorting writings for OWFI. Teaching a class at OLLI. Recently published in two anthologies. Looking to break into "one story" a short pocket storybook. Trying to get Creme de la Creme Ghost Story published. </li>
<li><b>Ann </b>Help! How do you keep track of what you have submitted to all the contests?! FOL doesn't have a list of past wins. No content restrictions for OWFI, it just depends on the judge. (Basically Ann can't remember what categories she has won, HAHA!) </li>
<li><b>Marilyn </b>not sure if anything will be ready to enter in OWFI. 21 pages of book ready, needs a synopsis to enter. A couple options for short story/novel. Received payment for Guidepost: Angels on Earth, her story about her accident on March 30, 2017. Note: when you submit something for publication, you need to be able to let some of your story go, publishers will print the story they want. Either take the money and go, or get your story back. </li>
<li><b>Jenni </b>Manuscript Wishlist (twitter #mswl) all the agents and what they are looking for (their wish list), very detailed-also includes what they are NOT looking for. Prefers mswl to duo trope. Novella coming out in Storylandia by Wapshott (based in L.A.) kudos from the editor on her writing. Currently stuck on a plot to sequel to Noah Knows (self-published book). Wrote a Fantasy book with her brother that they are trying to get traditionally published. </li>
<li><b>Natalie </b>little Charlotte is 11 weeks old yay! maternity leave ends tomorrow boo! Still traveling back and forth to OKC for work, now with baby it's going to be rough! Finding time to write is tough. New Year's resolution to find routine!</li>
<li><b>Jayleen </b>2 weeks off from school, stayed at a friend's lake house for a few days to write lesson plans and contest submissions! Getting away is the best for writing. </li>
<li><b>Jennifer </b>resolution goal to find balance between mommyhood and writing. Rebuilding from plans in place last year, pregnancy was TOUGH. For now, family first. </li>
<li><b>Sallie </b>36,000 words finished for her book and feels like most of the info is already there, minus 20,000ish words. What to do?! Jenn offers adding the fat and a subplot. Marilyn said get some more problem/resolve. Ann suggests writing the end so she knows how much more she actually needs.</li>
<li>Retreat center in Tulsa? Forest of Peace in Sand Springs. $80/night</li>
<li>Please keep Cindy in your thoughts, her mom fell and broke femur. </li>
<li>Do we want to sponsor a full scholarship? Majority Yes, we will draw next week.</li>
<li>FOL and OWFI contest entries due FEBRUARY 1st</li>
<li>Anthologies -promo giveaway still in the works.</li>
<li>Linda Derkez sold their house and will be moving at the end of the month. </li>
<li>Now that we don't have anthology, send Jenn what you want critiqued, she will take first 3 (no more than 10 pages)</li>
<li>Next meeting: Tuesday February 19th Meeting Room A 6:30 pm</li>
</ul>
Jayleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16323721714061860483noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4299652921341453797.post-11079483774677023542017-04-18T11:53:00.002-07:002017-04-18T11:53:34.972-07:00March 2017 MinutesMarch 2017 Minutes<br />
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Present: Cindy, Glenn M., Sallie, Jennifer, Rick, Pepper, Lee (& Lee's supportive wife!), Natalie, Meredith, Ann, Marilyn, Linda, and Linda's guest Susan Buck, Jayleen<br />
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Treasurer report: Sarah Lynn absent, all is well<br />
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PR Report: Abigail absent, super busy these days, please share FB posts!<br />
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Secretary report: who voted for this chic? minutes late again!<br />
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Ann: OLLI needs summer presenters for May.<br />
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FYI we can now schedule WW mtgs 3 months in advance. Thank you Sarah Lynn for getting the paperwork together so quickly so we could make that happen!<br />
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<strong><u>OLD NEWS</u></strong>: nothing to report...so why did I boldface and underline it?<br />
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<strong><u>NEW NEWS</u></strong>: <br />
<ul>
<li>Pepper has won something from Friends of the Library contest in non-fiction. Will know for sure at their April 10th mtg. Also, Cinderella puppets will happen late summer.</li>
<li>April 22nd Pepper will present 2 Oklahoma-ized fairy plays.</li>
<li>Ann said the Women's Network will present History Maker of the Year on April 20th at 7pm at Tri-County Tech. She also recently saw S.E. Hinton speak and had a wonderful time.</li>
<li>Rick: May 20th book signing for "Smart Vaccine" at Jude's from 2p-5p</li>
<li>Glenn and Ann have also placed in FoL.</li>
<li>Jennifer finished content edits for Forever Quail Crossings.</li>
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<strong><u>OWFI conference news</u></strong>: <br />
<ul>
<li>Maria Gus has been contacted for a Bartlesville basket, no news yet on that though.</li>
<li>Please bring coffee/tea items by April 18th meeting for the WW basket contribution.</li>
<li>If you have a new book out you can make a centerpiece to be given away. Contact Peggy Chambers for more info, photo examples of centerpieces are on OWFI website.</li>
<li>Table Reservations: we are 4th on the waiting list for a reserved table. No worries, if we don't get one we will figure it out so we can all still sit together. No man left behind!!</li>
<li>WW sponsored 1/2 a category (inspirational...fantasy was take), individuals may also sponsor a category for any amount.</li>
<li>WW scholarships were awarded by drawing to Jayleen & Glenn. Jayleen received an OWFI scholarship we redrew names and Cindy won!</li>
<li>Still loads of volunteer opportunities at conference. You can go to website and register for shepherding, basket wars, pitch room, Saturday lunch tea, and more.</li>
<li>For the famous Author's you need book published and information by April 22nd</li>
<li><strong>PLEASE DON'T NOT GO TO CONFERENCE BECAUSE YOU DON'T HAVE A RIDE OR A PLACE TO STAY!</strong> Communicate with us, we can figure it out. </li>
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<strong><u>Anthology: </u></strong>let's nail down theme, start critiques in June, decide on word count, and how many submissions. Reminder that there is no cussing/explicit scenes (family friendly) and authors must be WW members.<br />
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Okay there was a LOT of back and forth talk in here about theme suggestions and titles, and will there be one book or a series, plus voting so I'm just going to tell you what we decided.<br />
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<li>3 book series titles Tea Cozies & Terabytes (a Then & Now theme, so 2 sections in the book)</li>
<li>1st book will be about people, 2nd about places, and 3rd about possessions.</li>
<li>Maximum of 3 submissions (at least one in each then/now section) with a total word count of 7,000 (at the end of editing). If you only submit poetry you may have 2 submissions for each section. </li>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4299652921341453797.post-15846650302390874262017-02-24T06:32:00.000-08:002017-02-24T06:32:53.610-08:00February 2017 MinutesPresent: Lee, Linda, Rick, Natalie, Glenn, Olive, Marilyn, Jennifer, Sallie, Jayleen<br />
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Treasurer Report: (given by Jennifer via text from Sarah) $869.31. $50 was donated by Denise for an OWFI scholarship in honor of Charlotte. $10 was donated to WW from the Betty Jo Johnson Estate.<br />
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Public Relations: share what's new on the WW Facebook page<br />
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Secretary Report: minutes from Nov. and Jan. are up on the blog, please do not shoot the secretary for being behind.<br />
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Affiliate news did not get on OWFI report. There was some confusion on the deadline. It is on the website though.<br />
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OWFI report comes out three times a year, you should be getting it soon.<br />
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<strong>OWFI conference</strong>:<br />
<ul>
<li>early bird deadline March 15th. $175 gets you 2 days and 2 banquets. After 15th cost is $200.</li>
<li>Thursday night pre-conference with Ben Montgomery "Dirty Little Narrative". Cost is $20 and can be purchased at the door. This is NOT included in the regular conference fees.</li>
<li>There will be 2 a-la-carte lunches (not included in registration total). One with Sonia Gensler, "Honing your writing process to a T(ea)" and a Q&A with Harlequin editor Leslie Tuttle.</li>
<li>There will be several workshops to choose from. If you aren't enjoying a session then feel free to move to another one. It's your conference after all!</li>
<li>How many ppl are planning to go? 6 that were present at meeting.</li>
<li>Jennifer will send an email to get correct number of ppl for tables/rooms.</li>
<li>If you want a roommate, need a ride, put it out there and let Jennifer know. Jennifer is hoping that everyone can figure out their room situations but please don't not go to the conference because of rooming/transportation issues.</li>
<li>Friday night there will be a concert by Nathan Brown, past OK Poet Laureate. There will also be a costume contest Friday night.</li>
<li>April 15th is Deadline for room reservations</li>
<li>April 21st is deadline for Famous Authors Banquet. Submit if you have published from May 2016-May of 2017.</li>
<li>We have agreed to do a Coffee & Tea basket for the fundraiser. Please bring something coffee/tea related to next meeting and then we will "fill it in" if we need more. Also looking into having Maria Gus possibly put together a Bartlesville Tour basket. </li>
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<strong>OWFI scholarships:</strong><br />
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<li>The deadline to submit for an OWFI scholarship is March 1st. You do this online at owfi.org (secretary's note: it is really simple!)</li>
<li>How many scholarship's does WW want to sponsor this year? (last year we did 2 full scholarships @ $175 each and 1/2 a category @ $55). Marilyn moved to do the same this year. Rick second, all approved.</li>
<li>Drawing for scholarships included those that could not be present. Sallie drew the names: Jayleen Mayes and Glenn Vermillion.</li>
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Next Meeting March 21st @ 6:30.<br />
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Open chatUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4299652921341453797.post-31896172667401160022017-02-21T11:54:00.002-08:002017-02-21T11:54:44.420-08:00January 2017 MeetingI'm going for secretary of the year here people...<br />
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<strong>Present</strong>: Ann, Rick, Natalie*, Denise, Meredith, Marilyn, Glenn, Debbie, Lee Pollack*, Linda Pollack*, Olive Margery, Sallie, Jayleen, Jennifer<br />
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*denotes new possible member<br />
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Dues are Due! $10 for WordWeavers and $20 for OWFI. Please settle your dues, Jennifer doesn't want to get mean but she does know where you live.<br />
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Anthology is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Smashwords.<br />
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Sarah Lynn absent, no Treasurer update. Keep selling the anthology and boost marketing.<br />
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Andrew Kauffman is ill and couldn't speak today. Please keep him in you thoughts/prayers.<br />
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Book of the Day is on Bartlesville WordWeavers Facebook page. Check daily and share, add to your notifications if possible.<br />
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<strong><u>Old News</u></strong><br />
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OWFI and Friends of the Library writing contests due February 1st.<br />
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OWFI Contest<br />
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<li>members, make sure you can log in now! Don't wait until submitting.</li>
<li>remember judging is subjective! (I think you're all awesome, just sayin')</li>
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OWFI Conference<br />
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<li>May 4-6</li>
<li>$175 for 2 days/banquets if enroll by March 15th</li>
<li>OWFI has scholarships available, submit online by March 1st.</li>
<li>WordWeavers will have a drawing for scholarship in February.</li>
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<strong><u>New News</u></strong><br />
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Summer's End (Jennifer), Beyond the Shadows (Linda), and ? (sorry Rita I didn't get the title!) are in semi-finals for Golden Book Award. <br />
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Margery received a scholarship to a conference in Santa Cruz in April. Congratulations!<br />
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Jennifer showed the group the OWFI contest entry process<br />
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Critique for Rick/Open Chat<br />
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4299652921341453797.post-47772776372606615822017-02-21T11:41:00.002-08:002017-02-21T11:41:53.654-08:00November 2016 MeetingYes, I am just now posting November meeting minutes. And FYI this is an abridged version:<br />
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Members Present: Cindy, Sybil, Glenn, Sally, Margery, Denise, Eloise, Olive, Linda, Marilyn, Rick, Meredith, Ann, & Jayleen<br />
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Absent (only listing because of office holdings: Jennifer, Sarah, and Abigail<br />
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OWFI Denise (president) spoke<br />
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<li>$20 for OWFI, $10 for WordWeavers</li>
<li>Conference is May 4-6, register by March 15 to save $25</li>
<li>$175 for 2 days, 2 banquet meals</li>
<li>$100 for 1 day, 1 banquet meal</li>
<li>Thursday night is an add on for $20</li>
<li>Kelly Armstrong is keynote speaker</li>
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OWFI Contest<br />
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<li>Jan 1-Feb 1</li>
<li>all categories will make</li>
<li>be diligent on rules of submission</li>
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January Meeting will have guest Andrew Kauffman by Skype<br />
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Anthology emails will be sent regarding how to order books. They will be available on Amazon. Please share where you can for marketing purposes.<br />
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Oklahoma Book Awards due in December, check website for details.<br />
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Next meeting December 20th @ 6:00 at Denise's home. Wear socks and bring a holiday snack.<br />
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Open Chat<br />
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<br />Jennifer Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15450934437551004537noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4299652921341453797.post-79720857049281443962016-09-23T09:17:00.000-07:002016-09-23T09:17:15.090-07:00September 20th, 2016 Meeting MinutesPresent: Cindy, Eloise, Pepper, Marilyn, Rita, Margery, Sarah, Sarah, Rick (new!), Glen (new!), Linda, Glenn, Francia, Debbie (new! had to leave early), Jennifer, and Jayleen<br />
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Treasurer Report: <br />
<ul>
<li>Dues are due! $10 for WW and $20 for OWFI</li>
<li>One anthology sold</li>
<li>$22 from sale of Charlotte's Book at the County Fair was donated to WW</li>
</ul>
Old News:<br />
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<li>Facebook personal profile was shut down. </li>
<ul>
<li>New page has been created but pics are still in limbo. Please send any WW pics you might have to Jennifer. </li>
<li>Abigail and Jennifer are the admins of the new business page.</li>
<li>Profile pic will now be generic instead of changing every day</li>
<li>Book of the Day is on Group Business Page</li>
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<li>OWFI</li>
<ul>
<li>some changes for the betterment of the contest should appear on website soon</li>
<li>may do away with minimum manuscript for category to make</li>
<li>old categories are still up on website are likely to be the same if you want to get a head start on knowing what you're going to submit</li>
<li>$35 one time fee to enter one or more categories</li>
<li>submissions due Feb. 1</li>
<li>for the OWFI Report, send submission to Abigail (by email)</li>
<li>for "other news" and immediate posting submit to website</li>
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New News:<br />
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<li>Washington County Fair Booth:</li>
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<li>cost $60, paid by Jennifer. Moved that cost be reimbursed to Jennifer, approved.</li>
<li>Tabled issue: charging tax at the fair. Will discuss next August</li>
</ul>
<li>Exciting News:</li>
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<li>Salty Seniors directed by Pepper to perform western comedy Fri 23rd (I may have that wrong, my notes also say a performance on Thursday, I apologize for the confusion)</li>
<li>Margery is doing a session on Create Space Saturday from 9-12</li>
<li>Marilyn: Becoming Rose is out! Congratulations!</li>
<li>Book Bub ad went well for Cathy, lots learned.</li>
<li>Jennifer: Summer's End will be out October 4th! Congratulations!</li>
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<li>Seasons to Celebrate Anthology:</li>
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<li>the final process: final edits go to copy editors, possible revisions then submitted to beta readers before publishing.</li>
<li>this is the fundraiser for WW that supplies funds for OWFI scholarships, banquet tables, etc.</li>
<li>Contracts for anthology submissions will be out soon.</li>
<li>Cover is almost finished, artist wishes to remain anonymous.</li>
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<li>Election of officers:</li>
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<li>Eloise moved we nominate the slate presented, seconded by Rita, all approved.</li>
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<li>WordWeaver Officers<br /> President - <a class="profileLink" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=1618794745&extragetparams=%7B%22directed_target_id%22%3A235516839892713%7D" href="https://www.facebook.com/Jennifer.McMurrain" saprocessedanchor="true">Jennifer McMurrain</a><br /> Vice President - <a class="profileLink" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=1312553628&extragetparams=%7B%22directed_target_id%22%3A235516839892713%7D" href="https://www.facebook.com/cindy.molder" saprocessedanchor="true">Cindy Molder</a><br /> Treasurer - <a class="profileLink" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=100008154286272&extragetparams=%7B%22directed_target_id%22%3A235516839892713%7D" href="https://www.facebook.com/SarahLynne83" saprocessedanchor="true">Sarah Lynne</a><span class="text_exposed_hide">...</span><span class="text_exposed_show"><br /> Secretary - <a class="profileLink" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=1074061473&extragetparams=%7B%22directed_target_id%22%3A235516839892713%7D" href="https://www.facebook.com/jsmayes" saprocessedanchor="true">Jayleen Stumpe Mayes</a><br /> Public Relations - <a class="profileLink" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=136300162&extragetparams=%7B%22directed_target_id%22%3A235516839892713%7D" href="https://www.facebook.com/abigail.singrey" saprocessedanchor="true">Abigail Singrey</a></span></li>
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<li><span class="text_exposed_show">We are looking for a horror, suspense, thriller guest speaker. Any ideas? We already tried Stephen King.</span></li>
<li><span class="text_exposed_show">There WILL be a Harlequin editor at OWFI if you're looking to pitch.</span></li>
<li><span class="text_exposed_show">Next Meeting October 18th: We will be doing a group photo this date! (someone photoshop me in please! haha)</span></li>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4299652921341453797.post-57341488654149260692016-08-03T10:42:00.001-07:002016-08-03T10:42:42.958-07:00July 2016 Meeting<strong>Attendance:</strong> <br />
Cynthia (aka Denise, aka hey you), Cindy, Pepper, Sidney, Jennifer, Ann, Sallie, Linda, Marilyn, Abigail, and Jayleen. <strong>New (possible) Member:</strong> Rick Sadok<br />
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<strong>Treasurer Report by Jennifer:</strong> <br />
<ul>
<li>Sara Lynn and Declan are doing well! </li>
<li>$567.21 in account. We haven't sold much lately. </li>
<li>Totals:209 Hard copies, 73 Kindle copies, 9 KDP (I hope I got that right), and 18 Create Space. </li>
<li>Make sure to share the FB book of the day!</li>
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<strong>Old News: </strong><br />
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<li>Penny at Harlequin will be joining us via video conference during our Sept. 20th meeting at 6:30pm. Please have questions, either specific or overall, ready for her. She is the assistant editor of the super romance and heartwarming (which requires no agent).</li>
<li>OWFI deadline for contests is February 1st.</li>
<li>Please send Abigail any news for the Affiliate Report (sold manuscripts, published works, speaking engagements, new blogs, awards, etc)</li>
<li>OWFI website is new and improved so check it out.</li>
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<strong>New News:</strong><br />
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<li>Ann's new name for her business is Reading Creek Editing. Congratulations Ann!</li>
<li>Jennifer has submitted <em>Summer's End</em> to copy editors. Yay!</li>
<li>Abigail has an interesting article "Farm to Table" in local Bartlesville magazine. Awesome!</li>
<li>Marilyn's <em>Becoming Rose</em> has been formatted. Outstanding!</li>
<li>Pepper has been busy with plays at the Heritage Café in Dewey. Fabulous!</li>
<li>Abigail wanted to thank everyone for their feedback on her work.</li>
<li>WW is open for critiques. Novels are hard to critique in this setting so a smaller critique group would be best for that. Utilize the WW Facebook page for quick critiques. If you aren't in a hurry for a critique, email to Jennifer and we can fit it on the meeting agenda.</li>
<li>Anthology news: right now very small, only about 100 pages, and a lot are set in winter. So questions about the anthology: A) put call out to those that didn't sign up (which would mean a heavy critique session at August meeting) B) let some do more than one story C) use works already published without taking the hot seat D) have Linda do the cover?</li>
<li>Anthology questions have been tabled. We will vote on a cover from Linda (stock) and Pepper (original) at the next meeting. An email will be sent to invite other's to submit.</li>
<li>Final edits for the anthology are needed ASAP</li>
<li>Anticipated publish date is November 22nd.</li>
<li>Critiques were done for Pepper and Cindy</li>
<li>Rita, Twana, and Darla's submission are due Aug. 9th for critique</li>
<li>Cindy & Pepper final edits due Aug 16th</li>
<li>Next meeting August 16th.</li>
<li>8:15 conclude Meeting</li>
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*After meeting we had an open discussion/chat about poetry.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4299652921341453797.post-90169128148649097012016-07-13T08:53:00.002-07:002016-07-13T08:53:27.018-07:00June 2016 MinutesMembers in Attendance: Pepper, Eloise, Cindy, Linda, Marilyn, Sallie, Ann<br />
Guests: Glen Mason & Alan (didn't get his last name)<br />
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May meeting was at Cindy's house so no minutes to go over.<br />
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Introductions: Cindy asked everyone to introduce themselves, tell what they've been working on, and what they are currently reading. *I've only included our guest's introductions:<br />
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<li>Glen Mason has been writing for 6 weeks, which started as a challenge with another co-worker</li>
<li>Alan loved English in H.S. (here in Bartlesville). He took the business route with his schooling but always had writing in the back of his mind. He is published in financial and investment journals. He lives in Georgia but is in Bartlesville taking care of his parents. He heard about our group when he went to an OLLI class.</li>
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Sallie went on the Hot Seat. The copies we received by email had already been edited by herself and Ann so some of us just shared what we liked or what confused us. She would like to go on the Hot Seat again with her new revisions since there were several.<br />
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Brief explanation of the Anthology: it's a fundraiser, you choose the edits, title Seasons to Celebrate, a family read so no cussing, sex, etc.<br />
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Please send all affiliated news for OWFI to Abigail<br />
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There is a WordWeavers FB page for both members and the community, check it out.<br />
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New News:<br />
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Harlequin presentation on Sept 20th @ 6:30pm (side note-they take un-agented writers!)<br />
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Jennifer has released Heart of an Angel<br />
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Cindy made a motion to dedicate the Anthology to Diana and Charlotte. Pepper 2nd, all approved. We are shooting for a November publication date so your Final Edits are due NOW (please)<br />
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Pepper and Cindy's drafts are due July 12th<br />
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Ann asked if June Pritchard could have something in the Anthology. Jennifer (by way of msg?) said any paid member can submit but everything is due by August.<br />
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Question if possible to submit non-anthology writings to Jennifer for separate critiques during meetings? Could Denise do presentation on critique groups? About the value, learning from each other's mistakes and having accountability?<br />
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Ann asked if anyone knows about editing and how to get into it? <br />
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What programs are good for copy editing/composing?<br />
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Next meeting July 19th @ 6:30pm<br />
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8:00pm dismissed<br />
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*after the official meeting Glen Mason shared a couple of the pieces he has composed and they were outstanding. He has only been writing for 6 weeks! Hope to see both him and Alan again in July.<br />
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4299652921341453797.post-61386164319998086192016-04-20T08:40:00.002-07:002016-04-20T08:40:13.588-07:00Ideas for Marketing Your Book*These are rough notes from our April 2016 meeting<br />
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How do you get your book out there? How do you let people know?</div>
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Podcasts are the "new thing" </div>
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Jane Friedman does a live Q&A every week/month. Great info/tips</div>
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Jennifer has a "Street Team" on Facebook and Twitter. A street team are people that are willing to share your posts and get your information out there for them. The reason being only 7% of your friends will see your post. So you need to share and have your team/friends share as well.</div>
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Book signings: </div>
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You have to take the time to build a base</div>
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Google Arts&Crafts shows to find venues</div>
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You need to always have something new each year.</div>
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Book giveaways are a good marketing tool.</div>
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BookBub costs nothing to submit. You are only charged if you get in, which can be difficult. But keep submitting! It is the biggest bang for your buck where marketing is concerned. Make sure your getting reviews on your books to help (street team can help here). Offering promotional giveaways for reviews is a good way to get team to follow through.</div>
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Write reviews for your fellow writers.</div>
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Be sure to list EVERYTHING you write on Amazon so you have a large list when someone "googles" you. List books, novellas, short shorties, etc.</div>
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Quality <strong><u>AND</u></strong> Quantity: You need to be consistently putting stuff out there.</div>
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Don't get so bogged down in media (sharing on FB, Twitter, Pinterest, etc) that you stop writing.</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4299652921341453797.post-72404437952467613052016-04-20T08:27:00.000-07:002016-04-20T08:27:19.732-07:00April 2016 Meeting Minutes6:30 Meeting called to order<br />
Members in attendance: Rita, Sarah, Cindy, Margery, Linda, Anne, David (aka Robert), Glenn, Marilyn, Jennifer, Sybil, Francia, and Jayleen.<br />
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Treasurer's Report: balance $567.21, have not sold any anthologies this month<br />
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Update on Barbara: surgery went well but she has not been cleared to venture out yet. She is working on getting out her book.<br />
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Public Relations: Affiliate news is now on OWFI<br />
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<strong><u>Old News</u></strong>:<br />
Library Showcase scheduled for Saturday April 23 1p-4p<br />
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<li>Bring your own table covers/decorations</li>
<li>You need to have your own bank to make change</li>
<li>You'll get 2 minutes for your "elevator pitch"</li>
<li>Utilize Social Media to promote the showcase</li>
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OWFI<br />
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<li>Crème de la Crème has been donated in Charlotte's name</li>
<li>We now have 2 tables - 20 seats</li>
<li>Who's going? Rita, Anne, Cindy, Denise, Marilyn, Jennifer, Cathy, Cindy, Glenn, and possibly Glenn's daughter. Jayleen is still undecided.</li>
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<strong><u>New News</u></strong>:<br />
Friend of the Library<br />
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<li>Congratulations to Anne, Linda, Charlotte, Sydney, and Abigail for placing in this year's writing contest. We will post winner's and categories on our FB page.</li>
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OLLI Class<br />
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<li>WordWeavers are going to lead 3 classes during the Summer Session. Examples of content include: What happens in the day of the life of a writer, What gets you going, and Where do you find inspiration. Jennifer will lead the May 25th class, Rita June 1st, and Denise June 8</li>
<li>Fall classes will be more of a "how to" for outlines, contests, etc. We will need volunteers to lead the classes starting in September over the course of 6 weeks.</li>
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Jennifer will be collaborating with Darlene Shortridge to provide an extensive workshop on Independent Publishing. The date is set for Oct 8th and plans to run 10(ish) hours. The venue is TBD.<br />
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Jennifer finished <u>Summer's End</u> and will release at the end of summer. Yay!<br />
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Mary Kincaid released a new book. Congratulations!<br />
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Marilyn is hoping to release her book <u>Becoming Rose</u> at the end of June.<br />
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Heather will be releasing her book soon. Good Luck!<br />
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Tate publishing was discussed and the general feeling was do<strong> NOT</strong> use this publisher. Jennifer is willing to help anyone rather than resorting to them. <br />
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Members had suggested to dedicate the Anthology to Charlotte. Anne made a motion to do so, Margery seconded the motion. Everyone was in favor.<br />
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Jennifer asked everyone to please please please email your edits ASAP, oh and pay dues that were due in September.<br />
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Critiques for Sybil and Sarah were discussed. Edits will be due May 17th.<br />
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Next month critiques for Eloise, Glenn, and Sally.<br />
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May WW meeting will be Spring Celebration. We will reserve a table at Tumbleweeds. Tuesday, May 17th @ 6:00pm<br />
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Meeting adjourned (kinda) 7:55pm. Then we discussed Marketing, see separate blog for those notes. <br />
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<br />Jennifer Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15450934437551004537noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4299652921341453797.post-13268701997534550762016-04-08T12:44:00.000-07:002016-04-08T12:44:55.998-07:00March 2016 MinutesHoly cow, I am finally figuring out how to post the minutes!<br />
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6:35pm Meeting called to order. Those in attendance include: Jennifer, Sarahlyn, Jayleen, Denise, Margery, Abigail, Marily, Glenn, David, and Francia.<br />
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Slips of paper passed around for those wishing to be considered for the OWFI scholarship<br />
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Treasurer report: $792.31balance with no new sales<br />
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Abigail: has list for FB "book of the day", let her know if anyone has anything new to add to rotation.<br />
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Jennifer welcomed new secretary Jayleen Mayes (yay!)<br />
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Old News: <br />
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<li>Local Author's Library Showcase: Jennifer will have a mtg about it. Set for Saturday April 23 from 1p-4p. Looking for those wishing to speak or read.</li>
<li>Edmond Author's Fair moved to May. $30 for full table, $15 for half. Good crowd, usually does well.</li>
<li>Anthology: Final edits need to be sent to WW email. Next meeting critique for Saralyn and Sybil.</li>
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New News:<br />
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<li>Ladies Connection on May 12th, opportunity to promote books. Conflicts with OWFI.</li>
<li>Friends of Library contest awards maybe April 21st? Keep checking emails.</li>
<li>Denise OWFI Board Update: will have Gong Show this year, budget has been less successful, Stephen James to speak and looking for keynote speaker for next year.</li>
<li>Steve Berry will be at Gilcrease Museum in April</li>
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<li>OWFI early bird registration ends today! $175 vs $200 tomorrow</li>
<li>Baskets: need a theme. Suggestions include "Deadline Survival Kit" and "Deadline Reward". Plans to seek out Maria Gus for help with a Bville Basket again this year.</li>
<li>Centerpieces: if you have a book, make a centerpiece for the raffle and tell Peggy Chambers.</li>
<li>Table Reservations: need to know how many ppl plan to attend</li>
<li>Hotel Reservations: need to know who's bunking up...plans to cancel 2 of the room reservations.</li>
<li>Affiliate news deadline? Abigail will send another email because last news was never put up. Jennifer will also double check with Mary.</li>
<li>Drawing for OWFI scholarship: 2 @ $75 each goes to Abigail & Jennifer. Congratulations!</li>
<li>We are sponsoring 1/2 category @ OWFI this year.</li>
<li>Denise concluded the meeting with some background information about OWFI</li>
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Next meeting April 19th @ 6:30pmUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4299652921341453797.post-2136285259004817182015-12-03T14:41:00.002-08:002015-12-03T14:45:34.843-08:00November 17, 2015 MinutesThose who attended the Bartlesville WordWeavers Club meeting in November were Jennifer (President), Saralyn (Treasurer), Abigail (PR), Erin (Secretary), Cindy, Tawnya, Charlotte, Sally, Rita, Stacey, Marilyn, Linda, Margery, and Ann. We also had two first time guests: Glenn and Francia Vermillion. Glenn and Francia were extremely fun to talk to and would be valuable new assets to our club. We hope to see them again soon!<br />
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On the day of the meeting the club had given away free copies of the <u>Seasons of Life</u> anthology on Kindle. Most people forgot until that afternoon, but we ended up having 118 Kindle copies taken that day with no PR.<br />
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We were reminded not to forget to share the Book of the Day on Facebook. <br />
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There was information given out about four upcoming writing competitions:<br />
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<li>2016 Oklahoma Book Awards - Deadline January 8, 2016</li>
<li>OWFI Conference May 13th and 14th - Deadline February 1, 2016. www.owfi.org</li>
<li>Friends of the Library, February 1st, 2016 - enter by the end of December, 2015</li>
<li>10th Annual North Texas Book Festival Book Awards on April 8th and 9th, 2016 - Submissions Sept 1st, 2015 - December 31, 2015. </li>
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Kindle copies of <u>Seasons Remembered</u> will be given out for free on December 13th and 15th. Let's try to remember to publicize this time around. Who knows how many copies we could get out there with some PR effort if we gave away 118 without any!</div>
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OWFI has changed formats on their Newsletter. It is now being updated monthly on the webpage.</div>
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Our December meeting will be shared with our club Christmas Party. It will be taking place on December 15 at 6:00 pm at President Jennifer McMurrain's house. Bring your favorite goody; sweet or savory. Please remember that we will be conducting a normal club meeting as well as celebrating, so print out and edit the stories we are sent for a critique session. An e-mail with more details will be forthcoming.</div>
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There is some exciting news for various club members! Jennifer was accepted by BookHub, which is notoriously difficult to get into. Charlotte had a book signing the Saturday after the meeting at the Nowata Library. </div>
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For NanoWriNo this year our club had 3 participants. Abigail wrote her first full draft of a book, Saralyn worked on a rough draft for <u>All the Little Pieces</u>, and Jennifer was writing the rough draft of her next novel. These ladies deserve lots of respect for making that commitment and trying to write everyday!</div>
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Margery announced that she is almost done editing a book for Robert Peters. He already has one book published in the 90's. He needs help formatting and publishing on Amazon. He also needed editors. Several club members volunteered to help Mr. Peters.</div>
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Last but not least, Abigail got not one, but two contracts for "Pockets" Magazine. She will be in two back to back issues: Jan/Feb 2016 and March 2016. </div>
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I hope to see you all in a couple of weeks at the Christmas Party!</div>
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Erin McMillan, Bartlesville WordWeavers Club Secretary</div>
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