March 2021 Newsletter






Next Meeting:

Tuesday, March 16

6:45 to 8:45 PM

Zoom

Frisco Public Library Group

6101 Frisco Square Blvd.

Frisco, TX 75034





The Meeting is on Tuesday This Month!





Our next meeting is Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at 6:45 pm via Zoom. “Doors” open at 6:30. Look forward to seeing you then!





You’re Invited!





All are welcome to attend Write Club meetings….no formal invitation needed. Write Club meeting information can be found on the Frisco Library web site and on the club's Facebook page (Frisco Write Club). Additionally, every month, in advance of the meeting, Fergal O'Donnell (fergalod@hotmail.com) will send an invitation by email to the active members. Anybody who has attended a Write Club meeting is automatically subscribed to our newsletters. At the top of each newsletter is a notice of our next meeting.





Love Your Frisco Library





If you’re looking for ways to improve your craft, the Frisco Library offers marvelous online classes through Gale Courses. Search for courses in writing and publishing and click "Enroll Now" to get started. All you need is your library card number.


The classes begin each month, last for six weeks, are instructor-led, and have an interactive learning environment. You may access the class at your convenience. Future start dates are: March 17, April 14, May 12, and June 16.


Some of the classes include: Keys to Effective Editing, Craft of Magazine Writing, Mystery Writing, Writing for Children, Publish and Sell Your E-books, Write and Publish your Nonfiction Book, Travel Writing, Grammar Refresher. This a small sample of the opportunities available.





Flash Fiction Writing Contest—Last Reminder





Frisco Public Library's Flash Fiction Writing Contest is back! In this annual contest, the Frisco Public Library challenges writers to send in an original work of fiction that is 500 words or less. Submit your entry by: March 31, 2021

Submission Rules

  • Original unpublished works of 500 words or less in English.

  • There is no restriction on style, genre, or theme.

  • One entry per person.

  • Open to participants ages 18 and up.

  • Entrants must live in the greater Dallas-Fort Worth area.

  • The Frisco Public Library reserves the right to reproduce and distribute all submissions.

  • Visit the Library's website for submission form.





Poetry Contest (posted by Carolyn Lis on the Write Club website)





Wergle Flomp Humor Poetry Contest (no fee) - Winning Writers

Please submit once

Deadline is April 1, 2021

Prizes:

  • First Prize: $2,000 plus a two-year gift certificate from our co-sponsor, Duotrope (a $100 value)

  • Second Prize: $500

  • Honorable Mentions: 10 awards of $100 each

  • Top 12 entries published online

  • Submit online





From Last Month’s Meeting





  • Discussion about the trials of the polar vortex.

  • Please use the Frisco Write Club page for an exchange of ideas, questions, suggestions or jokes for writers.

  • Send your writing suggestion to lindabjohnson357@gmail.com so your healthy habit or writing mantra may help fellow members. (I only have one left in the file!)





Shared Writing Hint





From Mary O’Hara:

*** Write what you know. If you don't know anything, research!






Successes





John Alexander had an interview on Thursday 3/4 on Washington, England based radio regarding his poetry site QuiteTimeRhymes. Here is the link: https://chatandspinradio.com/





Presentation Format for Members Wishing to Present Work for Critique at Meeting





  • Word Length: 2, 500 words (longer permitted, but 2,500 for reading at our meeting)

  • Font Size: 12 points (to aid those with visional limitations)

  • Font Styles: Times New Roman, Arial (but not Comic Sans)

  • Spacing: Double spaced

  • Line Numbering

Please note: If you wish to receive feedback by email from the Write Club members, please also add your email address at the top of the first page.


Please email an electronic copy of your presentation to Fergal O’Donnell (fergalod@hotmail.com) by the Saturday before the meeting. He will email presentations to members prior to our meeting.


At the meeting, the presenter will be allowed twenty minutes. Many choose to read their submission and devote the rest of the time to comments from those attending.





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