Brenna will also be quoted in an article in a small Woman’s Magazine — (Western North Carolina Woman’s Magazine) which hit stands in North Carolina last Friday. She is speaking at the University of Nevada — Las Vegas this Wednesday.

Carmen Goldthwaite is teaching Narrative Nonfiction: The Proposal at SMU beginning Feb 2nd.

Go the distance in narrative nonfiction with this class that helps you create the selling tool — a book proposal –for your memoir, biography, history, anthology or travelogue. In this intensive, the first classes will concentrate on story ideas and early chapters, including research skills. Next, in a distance learning phase, you will develop the skeleton of the book, the outline. The third phase will be classroom learning about the business component of the proposal: marketing, platform and polishing. The intended product — a complete and ready proposal (first three chapters, explicit outline, marketing and platform plans and statements) qualifies for eligibility to apply to the SMU Writer’s Seminar in New York. THIS TIME ONLY, NO PREREQUISITES.

Code: 123IWR223-D
Dates: February 2 — April 26, 2012
Meets: Thursday from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM (SKIP 3/15), 12 Sessions
Instructor: Carmen Goldthwaite
Fee: $600
Notes: Skip date 3/15 Publish Your Nonfiction Book by Shaarlene Martin and Anthony Flacco, Writers Digest Books, 2009 AND Writing for Story by Jon Franklin

Carolyn Williamson announced the North Texas Romance Writers are having writers conference Friday March 30th to Sunday April 1st. The cost is $150. For more info visit Texas Two Step Conference.
Alley Pat Hauldren announced the National Space Society of North Texas is having a poetry contest.

Don’t forget to register for the conference, DFW Writers’ Conference. Keynote speaker is James Rollins. Twenty-one agents and editors attending!

Jenny Martin is teaching Writing Young Adult Books: The Path to Publication this spring at the University of Texas at Arlington. Along with her agent and editor, she has many more established agents and editors that will share their expertise about the industry. https://www.uta.edu/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?~~12CO1722001

Speaking of the 2012 DFW Writers Conference… did you know we already have 18 agents and 3 editors signed up? For a list of agents and editors already confirmed visit www.dfwcon.org

The conference is May 19th – May 20th featuring keynote speaker James Rollins. You can read more about James Rollins at http://dfwwritersconference.org/keynote/

Rosemary Clement-Moore is the guest speaker at the Yellow Rose RWA this Saturday January 14th from 10am to 12:00. The meeting is held at the City of Grapevine – Merlot Room, 4500 Merlot Avenue, Grapevine, TX. She will be teaching ‘Method Writing’ which uses actor’s tools to enrich your writing. It’s free. www.yellowroserwa.com

Don’t forget to sign up for DFW Con! Three New York Times Bestselling Authors are attending, including our keynote speaker, James Rollins.

We have entered into negotiations to find a new meeting space. While this process is in the works, it will take some time for us to secure a spot. We’ll try to keep you updated!

Ballots counted, new board members announced:
Donna Lasko – President
Shawn Scarber – Treasurer
A. Lee Martinez – 2nd Vice President
Susan Clark – Director

Pamela Skjolsvik story “In the Pink” is being produced by the DFW Film Lab.

Richard Young was accepted to participate in a Federal program to deliver more efficient healthcare. He was the only physician in Texas asked to participate. Jim Landy interviewed him for an article in the Dallas Morning News.

Rosemary Clement-Moore will be the guest speaker at the Yellow Rose RWA on Saturday January 14th from 10am to 12:00. The meeting is held at the City of Grapevine – Merlot Room, 4500 Merlot Avenue, Grapevine, TX. She will be teaching ‘Method Writing’ which uses actor’s tools to enrich your writing. It’s free. www.yellowroserwa.com

Carmen Goldthwaite announced Chicken Soup for the Soul is calling out for essays on Hockey, either fans or players. She also announced she has two openings in her class held on Tuesday nights from 7pm to 10pm at her house. See www.carmengoldthwaite.com for more details.

Harry Hall announced Fred Compos from Fun City Social Media is looking for blog writers. For more details see www.funcitysocialmedia.com

Jason Myers announced three New York Times bestselling authors will teach classes at the upcoming Writers Conference. Only 19 Wednesdays left… DFWCon.org. Tom Gensler is looking for wranglers to assist the agents during their stay. We have twelve agents so far.

Donna Lasko reminded everyone of the vote next week. Nominations for the 2012 Board of Directors are due. The vote is next Wednesday along with the proposed amendments.

Please plan to attend next week so your voice can be heard.

December 14th is the holiday party. Bring your favorite potluck dish and ugly sweater.

The board began checking the read list against the member roster. Only paying members are allowed to read. If you have forgotten to renew please see a board member.

REMINDER:
Our monthly Board meeting is next week at 6:00 pm.

Candace Havens is having a book signing Sunday, Nov. 13th from 1-3pm at Barnes and Noble in Stonebriar Mall. She will be one of 10 authors and they will be taking Q & A. Check out her website for more details.

Shawn Scarber has an essay, Project: New Dad, in the upcoming, The Myth of Mr. Mom, edited by Jeremy Rodden. Check his website for more details.

Harry Hall is speaking at the Toastmasters District 25 Conference, on Nov 19th at the Southlake Marriot. For those who attended his book signing at Crystals Pizza know the local media also attended. Irving TV’s About Towne featured Harry’s book signing. Check it out at www.ci.irving.tx.us

Steve Manning thanked everyone who signed up for Friends of Burlington Northern Santa Fe. He did so well at recruiting, his manager asked him to get more people signed up. Check it out at www.friendsofbnsf.com

Membership dues were due at the end of October. You may not read or critique without being a paid member.

Please contact Katy Roberts if you are interested in running for the board.

Del Cain is speaking at the Saginaw Public Library on Nov 3^rd at 6:30 pm.

Candace Havens has two books coming out:

Model Marine comes out Nov 1^st

Her story in the Spirited Anthology is coming out soon.  Proceeds go to a literacy charity

George Goldthwaite heard from Books in Motion.  Recording has begun on his newest audio book.

Susan Clark has volunteered to Chair the Building Search Committee. If you hear of any vacancies in the HEB area, email info to susan.p.clark@hotmail.com

Halloween Read is October 26^th – bring a dish; come in costume!

Reminder:  Dues for 2012 are due by Oct 31^st.  $100 a year and it’s very simple to renew and pay online.

If you would like to see a copy of the proposed changes, please contact Donna.

Donna announced that Susan Clark, chairperson of the Building Search Committee, needs assistance.  If you live in the HEB area and notice a commercial building for lease or sale, jot down the information and send it to Susan Clark.  She will handle it from there.

Katy Roberts volunteered to be the Election Coordinator.  She is looking for three ballot counters.

Dues for 2012 are now due.  Dues are $100 a year and it is very simple and highly recommended to renew and pay online at www.dfwwritersworkshop.org.

Russell Connor announced that next month he will meet Steven King.

Halloween Read is October 26^th – bring a dish; come in costume!

Brenna Smith is teaching the “Small Talk” Workshop on Saturday Oct 15^th from 9am to 12pm at the Writers Garret in Dallas.  http://www.writersgarret.org/calendar.shtml

The board needs a volunteer to be the Election Coordinator.  Duties will include ballot counting and coordinating the 2012 Board Election.

Our annual Halloween Read is October 26^th.  We will also have a Potluck that night, so bring your favorite dish to share.  Feel free to come in costume.

Reminder: Annual Dues are due October 1^st