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The 2008 Writers' Roundup Conference, April 25 & 26
NETWO's 22nd conference was a huge success. All three agents, and the editor, had full slates of interviews, and the good news is -- a number of the attendees
were asked to submit samples, or three chapters, or the entire manuscript! Nancy Robertson Masters gave a terrific workshop on Friday. She
had the largest crowd we've had for a workshop. Here, New York agent Barbara Poelle addresses the conference crowd.
The "Mystery Night" was enjoyed by all. A special thanks to Our "actors" -- Holly White, Earlene Callan, Ginnie Bivona, Bill Carl,
David Allen, Paul Paris, and Tommy Merick. Everyone - audience and actors - had a great time.
click here for some more pictures from the 2008 NETWO conference.
A Treasure Box,
NETWO's 2008 anthology, is here,
and everybody is talking about what a beautiful, well-produced book it is. And, as award-wnning author Jory Sherman says, if you write, you
can learn from this book. If you haven't gotten yours yet, order one on-line by clicking
here or, pick one up at the next NETWO meeting. Not only will you be supporting your writers group,
but you will read some terrific stories and poems, and learn more about the creative process.
And remember, these make terrific gifts. It is a beautiful book, it's interesting, and it encourages reading - something all writers should do.
NETWO member Ginnie Bivona was invited to California to watch part of the filming of the Hallmark movie being made from her novel,
Ida Mae Tutweiler & the Traveling Tea Party, (published in 2000). It has been re-titled "The Glass Seagull," at least for now, says Ginnie.
"I have to admit, I was excited. They had my name on my room at the shooting location. But, darn, no star on the door. Still, they were all very
nice to me, and didn't take too much umbrage when I tried to tell the director what to do."
We're all excited, too. Can't wait until it airs.
Classes on Poetry & Fiction Offered
NETWO member Skip Hughes will teach a mini-course entitled "Poetry--Why & How."
Sessions will be held on two Saturdays in July, the 19th and the 26th, 900 to 1130 a.m. and 100 to 330 p.m.,
at the Pizza Inn on U.S. Highway 271 just north of Pittsburg.
Registration fee is $50. Skip has won a number of awards for poetry. For more informaion, contact
Skip Hughes (903-572-2793). For additional information on why you might like to attend these sessions, click here.
Award-winning author and NETWO member Jory Sherman will teach a four week course on fiction writing. Jory has had more than 350 books and
over 500 short stories published.
Contact Oaklea Mansion in Winnsboro, or Jory Sherman (903-856-5064) for more information.
Also Jory will be teaching a summer class, Creative Writing 101, at the Northest Texas Community College's Pittsbug facility, 237 College Sreet. These will be held on Tuesdays, starting
June 10, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Call NTCC office
of continuing education
(903-434-8134 or 903-855-1441) for registration information.
Winners of the 2008 Short Story Contest Announced
The winners were announced at the Saturday post-conference dinner, Saturday April 26. First Place, and a check for $125 went to
Nita Allen for "Midwifing Life in the Valley of the Shadow of Death." Jean Lauzier's story "Eye of the Beholder" took Second Place.
Barbara Washburn captured Third Place with "Where's Eddie?" And David Allen won Fourth Place with "Grandma, How Did My Daddy Get Under the House?"
The judges named two stories Honorable Mention. NETWO's Jackie Brown received the HM for "The Master Plan." And one of the fartherest
entries took the other HM. "Smoking Is Hazardous to Your Health" came from Judith Gallardo in Bass Lake, California.
Congratulations to all those, and to everyone who entered. It takes courage to submit your work to be judged. And if you didn't win in 2008,
please try again in 2009.
NETWO Announces Initiative to Help School Library
When the library for the entire K-12 system burned in Wheatley, AR, NETWO initiated a project to help supply the school
with appropriate books,
By the fall school opening, NETWO had donated 800 books to the school. NETWO has been informed that
when the school opened, it had 810 books in the library -- the 800 we donated and only 10 more.
And, as noted in a recent issue of With Pen in Hand, NETWO delivered another load of books to a school recently.
A parent came to the rescue as Galand
Nuchols delivered two big boxes of books to the Avinger High School
library. She reports an excited teacher
was going through one of the boxes when she left and was very pleased with the
wide selection of books we provided them.
NETWO is continuing to collect books to donate to other needy school libraries, and is asking its members and anybody who
wishes to help, to donate books appropriate to a primary or secondary school library NETWO will also accept
money earmarked specifically for this project, and will use it strictly to purchase books for this purpose. Help
encourage reading by young persons.
If you want more information on this project, or an address to make a donation, please click on the "Contact Us" button
on the upper left of this page, and send NETWO an e-mail. We'll answer !
The Northeast Texas Writers' Organization is a group of northeast Texas area persons
interested in the craft of creative writing, or the support of that endeavor. We accept all members,
regardless of age or persuasion, in the belief that variety enhances learning. Included in the group
are writers of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, scripts, and journalism. Under fiction, many different
genres are represented for both adult and children. In non-fiction, the interests range from
medical and technical writing to memoirs, from religious to nostalgia. Any phase of the
writing craft is welcomed. Many of the members of NETWO have been published, but many
have not been - yet.
The purpose of the Northeast Writers' Organization is to
promote literary pursuits in this area. Some of the activities include critique sessions, lectures,
book signings, publishing, and writers' workshops and conferences.
Members are encouraged to submit items for our newsletter, With Pen in Hand,
including their opinions concerning programs we have had or should schedule, short works of
most any kind, brief bios, notices of writing contests and conferences, and just about any news
of interest to our members.
The Northeast Texas Writers' organization meets on the second Thursday of each month, except December.
Click HERE for detailed information on the next meeting.
A short business meeting begins at 6:30 pm.
A program follows the business meeting. This may consist of a critique session, a speaker,
a tutorial, or a workshop.
NETWO is always looking for new members. If you have an interest in writing, come visit a
meeting and see how friendly and helpful NETWO members can be.
Click HERE for information on the next meeting.
For more information, call Georgia at 903-856-6724.
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