DFW Writers' Workshop » Nik Holman http://dfwwritersworkshop.org A professional association for North Texas writers of all backgrounds, genres and experience levels Sun, 12 Feb 2012 05:32:10 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Announcements 9/7 http://dfwwritersworkshop.org/2011/09/09/announcements-97/ http://dfwwritersworkshop.org/2011/09/09/announcements-97/#comments Fri, 09 Sep 2011 18:44:39 +0000 KateCornell http://dfwwritersworkshop.org/?p=984 Anyone interested in running the 2012 board election, please contact Donna.

Larry Enmon was asked to speak at the Dallas Romance Writers Conference.  He will be sharing his expertise on weapons.

A.Lee Martinez presented the French version of Gil’s All Fright Diner.  He also received the Advanced Readers copy of this upcoming book, Emperor Mollusk Vs. the Sinister Brain.  www.aleemartinez.com/

Del Cain has a book signing this Saturday, Sept 10th in Fort Worth at the Barnes & Noble on University Dr from 1:00 to 3:00.  He will be signing copies of his two non-fiction books, Lawmen of the Old West: The Good Guys and Lawmen of the Old West: The Bad Guys. www.del-cain.blogspot.com/

Harry Hall has a book signing Sept 17th in Irving at Crystals Pizza from 3:30 to 5:30. He will be signing copies of his book Help! People are Staring at Me.

Russell Connor confirmed the 2nd episode of Workshop is now available at www.conmanproduction.wordpress.com .  Not only does it star Russell and Nik Holman as a couple of scumbag writers, David Whiteman and Alex Martinez also make special appearances.  Check it out!

Candace Havens is teaching two (highly recommended) online courses.  Fast Draft & Revision Hell starts Sept 25th and her Six-week Comprehensive class begins on Sept 15th. For more details, check out www.candacehavens.com

Carolyn Williamson announced we now have the 2012 Writers Market books.  You may check them out for one week.

]]> http://dfwwritersworkshop.org/2011/09/09/announcements-97/feed/ 0 Announcements June 15 http://dfwwritersworkshop.org/2011/06/22/announcements-june-15/ http://dfwwritersworkshop.org/2011/06/22/announcements-june-15/#comments Wed, 22 Jun 2011 16:45:47 +0000 KateCornell http://dfwwritersworkshop.org/?p=917 Things were announced! Things were read! Reads were critiqued!

The pilot episode of Workshop is available on YouTube. Laugh, cry, stay tuned for the next episode…Part 1 and Part 2. Workshop was created by Nik Holman and Russell Connor.

Ken Ingle’s First Contact has generated some film interest, and he has found a screenwriter for the project.

Rosemary Clement-Moore has a book signing for Texas Gothic on July 16th at the Barnes and Noble in Arlington from 1-3pm.

The DFW Teen Writers’ Workshop started on June 18th and will be held on Saturday from 1-3pm until July 30 (no session on July 2). If you are interested in volunteering as a monitor or critiquer, all help is welcome. Also, don’t forget to spread the word. More attendees are always welcome. Email us here for registration, questions, or interest.
More information is available here.

]]> http://dfwwritersworkshop.org/2011/06/22/announcements-june-15/feed/ 0 A Light Crowd Hears Lots of News http://dfwwritersworkshop.org/2010/07/28/a-light-crowd-hears-lots-of-news/ http://dfwwritersworkshop.org/2010/07/28/a-light-crowd-hears-lots-of-news/#comments Thu, 29 Jul 2010 01:35:08 +0000 gkw831 http://dfwwritersworkshop.org/?p=553 Summer vacations finally caught up with the DFW Writers’ Workshop as a light crowd attended the July 28th meeting.

In the news, Nik Holman received a partial request for his novel The Boy Who Wasn’t There from agent Brandi Bowles. Del Cain had two poems accepted by Cross Tim­bers magazine. A. Lee Martinez announced Gil’s All-Fight Diner and In the Company of Ogres will be released as a combined book by his German publisher. In addition, Martinez has a book signing for his newest release, Divine Misfortune, this Saturday, July 31 at 10 a.m. at the Borders bookstore in Arlington.

In official news, treasurer Jeri Burbage displayed a new form that members need to complete to receive reimbursements when purchasing items for the Workshop. Secretary Kyle White advised this blog and regular meetings are now the source for all member news, including inclement weather closings (but we all know DFWWW never closes — not matter the weather). Finally, President Russell Connor stated a party will be held on October 27th to celebrate the recent milestone of 300 traditionally published books written by Workshop members. It’s sure to be a big event.

]]> http://dfwwritersworkshop.org/2010/07/28/a-light-crowd-hears-lots-of-news/feed/ 0 Election for 2009 board takes place Jan. 7 http://dfwwritersworkshop.org/2009/01/01/election-for-2009-board-takes-place-jan-7/ http://dfwwritersworkshop.org/2009/01/01/election-for-2009-board-takes-place-jan-7/#comments Fri, 02 Jan 2009 01:13:06 +0000 DFWWW http://dfwwritersworkshop.org/?p=128 The first meeting of every year is when we elect a new board of directors. To be eligible to vote, members must have attended at least three of the last five business meetings. (Business meetings are the first Wednesday of every month.)

This year’s slate of candidates is:

President: Russell Connor
1st Vice President: A. Lee Martinez
2nd Vice President: Carolyn Williamson
Secretary: Nik Holman
Treasurer: Fred Campos
Director: Kristen Lamb
Director: Chris Lee Moore

Thanks to these members for stepping up to lead the organization through another great year!

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