Other Events
We participate in several special events for the benefit of our members.
If you have information on other events of interest for our members not listed here, contact the Events Committee Chairperson
Links to external events
Volunteer Provisioners
Jean Watters - I can bring cups.
Dakota Wright - I’d love to come Dennis, but ...
Bob Waldron - I'll bring the paper cups, plates and napkins.
Arbitrary Elbow (Will) - I've got paper plates.
Brown Bag Brainstorming
When: Sat, June 15, 12pm – 1pm
Where: Arts Council / Boys Ranch
Description
BYOB or order take-out pizza. PlotLuck style free format discussions of story structure, plot problem solving and idea exploration. Not to mention hanging out with a bunch of awesome authors.
bring $$$ for pizza & drinks
Marcos Pizza 5 minutes away
https://store3508.marcos.com/ordering/menu/Pizzas
After Hours Guest Speakers
DFW Self-Publishing Group
organizersJim & Zetta Brown
Saturday April 20th, 12:15 pm
program format:20 to 30 minutes Introduction, Overview Presentation, followed by Q&A.
A group for serious writers who want to self-publish their work. The DFW Self-Publishing Group is for sharing knowledge, information, and best practices for those writers, new or experienced, who aim to produce professional quality work.
DFW-SPG organisers, Jim & Zetta Brown have over 15 years each in the modern digital publishing industry.
Saturday February 16th
Amber Helt of Editorial Freelancers Association (EFA North Texas) arranged for a small panel to speak to TAWW members. They provided information and answered questions for our writers to get a better understanding of what aspects of editing are universal and what aspects are unique to the individual when they are ready to look for editors.
Panelists: Ingrid Scroggins, Pamala Taylor and Leslie Lutz spoke about:
Developmental Editing
Line Editing
Copy Editing
Proof Reading
Manuscript Evaluation
other questions and topics of interest discussed:
cost structure
scams
past other events
November 3rd 2018
8am - 2pm
Free - Open to the public - Lunch provided
sessions on the following topics:
Publishing
Podcasting
Creative Brainstorming
Social Media
Horror/Fantasy Writing
Writing for the screen
Writing for video games