With sunshine and St Patrick’s Day providing alternative attractions, only 12 of us made it to March’s Writers’ Mill meeting, which means a lot of us missed out on Zita Podany’s excellent demonstration of how to create a professional looking website in JUST ONE HOUR ! I tried to take good notes, which I’ll include at the end of these minutes. Continue reading Writers’ Mill Minutes 201903
We had a good meeting with lots of great discussion, an award-winning special guest, around 16 attendees, and plenty of announcements: Continue reading Writers’ Mill Minutes 201902
Twenty people attended January’s meeting, a number that included Matthew, celebrating his tenth anniversary with the group; two members attended for just their second time; and four newcomers. We are delighted to welcome all of you and look forward to a productive and encouraging year. Continue reading Writers’ Mill Minutes 201901
With apologies for the delay… Please read on for lots of useful information… Continue reading Writers Mill Minutes 201812
Only ten people were present for November’s meeting, but those ten got to watch a book grow from folders of random files to print-ready, kindle-ready documents, to a saleable, slender volume with a cover, designed at the meeting, soon to be available on Amazon! How’s that for an action-packed afternoon! Continue reading Writers Mill Minutes 201811
Nearly 25 people met at the library for an informative, encouraging and engaging talk from Beth Jusino. Last in her recent series, this talk brought all her advice about getting published and self-publishing to a logical and practical close, leaving us all with much to think about and great ideas going forward. Our thanks go to the Lynne at the library for arranging such a great series of presentations. Continue reading Writers Mill Minutes 201810
Around 12 of us braved the unexpected storm to hear a fantastic talk from Matt Haynes about books, writing, and especially narration. As we arrived, the sun came out, and we welcomed several new members who’d found us via Meetup. Someone suggested that maybe more time will be spent on indoor pursuits like writing as the weather turns cooler. If you agree, make sure you mark your calendars and save the date, October 21st, for Beth Jusino’s next visit, when the library brings her in to share those all-important self-editing tips. Continue reading Writers’ Mill Minutes 201809
We were delighted to welcome seven new members at out latest writers’ mill meeting with an amazing talk from Beth Jusino (see notes in separate post)! Continue reading Writers’ Mill Minutes 201808
A small group met this month, braving the heat to enjoy a very inspiration-filled writers’ workshop led by the ever-popular Carolyn Martin. Continue reading Carolyn Martin on Inspiration – Writers’ Mill Minutes 201807
Minutes from June’s meeting with thanks to our speaker Beth Jusino, Lynne for obtaining the grant for her to join us, LaVonna for leading the meeting, Jean for taking minutes, and Judy for ensuring the minutes got sent out in a timely manner. With thanks to everyone else too — I’m still jetlagged; I’m sure I’ve forgotten someone! Continue reading Writers’ Mill Minutes 201806