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THE WRITERS GROUP ANTHOLOGY 2021

 Get your form here--> SUBMISSION FORM 

ATTENTION WRITERS GROUP MEMBERS! 

GET READY TO BE PUBLISHED IN 

THE WRITERS GROUP 2021 ANTHOLOGY!

HERE ARE THE GUIDELINES:

1. You must be a current member of The Writers Group to submit work for possible publication in the 2021 anthology. You must also be a current Writers Group member at the time of publication for your work to be included in the anthology. You must have attended at least (3) meetings within the last (12) months. Editors may make exceptions at their discretion.

2. Members may submit up to two pieces of final edited work for consideration. A separate submission form must be completed for each work. FINAL Deadline for all submissions is May 30th, 2021. Any submitted works will not be accepted after May 30th, 2021. Work shall be submitted in Microsoft Word or Rich Text FIle RTF and a printed copy for edits. SUBMISSIONS WILL BE LIMIT TO (3) EDITS ONLY.

3. Members must pay ten dollars ($10.00) for each submission, with payment due no later than May 30th, 2021. Members are not guaranteed inclusion in the anthology. The Editors of the anthology have the final say about acceptance and may reject any submission for any reason. If a submission is not accepted for publication, the submission fee for that work will be returned. Work will be not be accepted if it is too long or there are too many errors.

4. The Writers Group Anthology is not a genre-specific anthology; we are looking for great stories. Therefore, most genres are considered, including Speculative Fiction, Western, Young Adult, Young Adult Paranormal Romance, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Mystery, Crime, and impossible-to-classify works that blend elements from multiple categories.

*Micro-Fiction: Micro Fiction up to 100 words.

*Short Stories: Short Stories up to 7,500 words.

*Fiction: Fiction up to 9,000 words.

*Poetry & Prose: Poems up to 100 lines.

*Flash Fiction: Flash Fiction up to 1,000 words.

*Vignette: Vignette up to 1,000 words.

*Creative Non-Fiction: Creative Non-Fiction up to 9,000.

5. The Writers Group Anthology is not accepting the following submissions because we’d like to reach the widest audience possible. The 2021 anthology will be geared towards adult and young adult. 

WE ARE NOT ACCEPTING - FanFic, Erotica, Violence, or Previously Published Work. The goal of The Writers Group is to publish great writing and poetry the world has never seen from both established and up-and-coming writers and poets. We also consider work previously published if it has appeared in a high-school or college anthology, or in the published results of a writing contest. We consider works that can be easily found through an internet search to be previously published, including stories and novels published to your own blog. Work must not be something that is being considered by another publisher. By submitting your work, you warrant that you have retained a copy. TWG will not be responsible for keeping any copies of the work submitted.

6. Author must sign a release form that acknowledges: By submitting an entry, you represent and warrant that your entry: (a) is your original creation; (b) has not been copied in whole or in part from any other work; (c) has not previously been published; (d) does not violate or infringe any copyright, trademark, privacy or publicity right, or other proprietary or intellectual property right of any person or entity; (e) is not defamatory, libelous, obscene, or otherwise illegal; and, (f) is your sole and exclusive property. You further represent and warrant that you have complete, worldwide distribution rights. Author understands that he/she retains the rights to his/her work, but any royalties and/or profits from the sale of the anthology go to The Writers Group for future events.

7. REQUEST YOUR SUBMISSION FORM: Include "REQUEST ANTHOLOGY 2021 SUBMISSION" in the subject line of the email.  thewritersgrouporg@gmail.com

"TAKE FIVE" The Writers Group 5th Annual Anthology 2020

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The Simple 5 Step Secret To Great Fiction

Stephen King says he starts his novels with a "What if?" question. What if a woman and child are trapped in a car by a rabid dog? What if a family pet buried in a Pet Semetary came back to life? What if a young girl could start fires with her mind?

I have also heard many other bestselling novelists such as Jodi Picoult, Janet Evanovich, and Nicolas Evans lay claim to the same thing.

And I have heard others say they just saw an image in their mind or had a persistent sentence knocking on the inside of their brains, and they just followed that to where it leads them.

And while their insight and tutelage is invaluable, when I was a budding writer it left me with another question.

What's next?

It's all good and fine to have a starting point. In fact, a starting point is imperative. But in answering the question of "What next?" you will lift your novel from "What if?" to "Howzat!"

So in answer to the "What next?" question, I defined the five essential elements of any good story, whether it's a novel, a short story, a play or a screenplay. Use these five elements to plan your story and you're guaranteed to write a bestseller every time.

Step One: Desire

It is essential that your main character wants something. Even if it’s only a glass of water, they must have an “object of desire” to pursue. It can be anything from a way of escaping their predicament, or a way to bring their world back into balance, but the key is that your main character must want something. Without that, you will not have a story.

This “desire line” is the golden thread that will run through your story.

For example, in a love story, the object of desire is beloved. In a story of illness, the object of desire may be anything from a medical specialist who can treat the patient, to a specific medicine guaranteed to cure. In a failing marriage, the object of desire could be the best divorce lawyer in town or an apartment of their own. It’s your choice and will be dictated by the type of story you are writing.

Step Two: Conflict or Opposition

You will undoubtedly know that nothing ever moves forward in the story except through conflict. So once your main character knows what they want, there has to be something or someone around to stop them. And the most powerful person, or thing, to oppose the main character is the one who can put the most pressure on them and force them to change.

It’s critical to remember this: the strength of any story is directly related to the strength of the opponent. If it’s easy for the main character to reach their goal, then where’s the challenge? Where’s the drama? Where’s the struggle for growth and change?

The Harry Potter novels kept us on the edge of our seats for seven books and ten years because of the promise of a showdown between Harry and Lord Voldemort. The success of Star Wars hinged on the multilayered battle between Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker. The Bourne series enthralls us because it's one man against the CIA.

In our earlier examples, the opponent in the love story is always the lover. If a boy meets a girl and they get together and live happily ever after, where is the story? There isn’t one! So the lover must resist in some way. In the case of the illness, the main opponent could be a government department that is withholding approval for a drug that will cure you, or it could be a lack of funds to travel overseas to see that one specialist who can treat you. And in the failing marriage, the opponent would be the other marriage partner, who is either trying to send you broke or stopping you from moving out.

Really take the time to explore your opponent. They can often be the most interesting character in the story!

Step Three: Moral Dilemma

The conflict must build so that your main character is forced into a corner, where they must make a decision that challenges their values.

There is only one question you need to ask yourself at this stage, and that is, “how can I push my main character into a place where they feel as though they are stuck between a rock and a hard place?” The decision they make here must be a true test of their core values, and whatever decision they make needs to tip them into the most intense conflict of the story, where they battle the opponent in a do-or-die climax to your story.

For example, in the love story, your character may be forced to choose between love and security, or love and family, as they enter new territory in the relationship stakes. In the illness story, your character may need to choose between health and authority, or health and pride, if they are forced to ask for charity to finance their overseas trip. And in the case of the divorced couple, your main character may be forced to choose between freedom and control, or financial security and love, depending on the scenario you choose.

One way or the other, your character has to make a choice and this choice sends your story into its most intense conflict.

Step Four: The Battle or Climax

You are now entering the most intense conflict of the story and the action here must take place between your main character and the main opponent. This is the classic “fight” scene, or where the great revelation comes out, where you can otherwise surprise or shock your readers. Push it out there! Allow whatever comes out to come out onto the page. Remember you are just exploring your story here. If it goes too far you can pull it back in the writing or the editing. Just remember that the most powerful climax will be one that brings about absolute and irreversible change.

It’s a good idea to explore your character’s highs and lows at this time. By this I mean look at how they can behave really badly, as we often do when we are pushed into a corner. Does your character come out swinging, or do they submit and surrender? Neither answer is wrong or right. It will depend entirely on your story.

Step Five: Resolution

Every good story asks a question at the beginning. Whether it's a Stephen King "What if?" question, or something entirely different, it's imperative that you answer the question here. How can you show your character having learned their lesson? How are they seeing themselves clearly for the first time? What impact does that have on those around them? What is the "solution" to your story?

I recommend not spending too much time planning this final step, as it almost always simply comes out in the writing. Stories that you are meant to write have a way of just coming out the way they need to and too much planning of the ending will make it seem contrived.

So those are our five simple steps to great fiction. Have a character who wants something, add something or someone who tries to stop them, put them in an impossible situation, watch them fight their way out and see what they learn in the process!

Simple Really!

The Secret Power of Words

If the best way of communicating with prospects and existing customers was through sign language, we’d all have to learn to sign. Or if the best method of communication proved to be some kind of mutually understandable code, we’d all have to learn that code in order to say anything. Thankfully, our communication process is much more simple…or is it?

A salesperson has the benefit of meeting his prospect face to face and will be able to gauge his pitch according to visible response signs displayed by his prospect. An experienced salesman will instinctively know from the facial expressions and body language of his prospect, whether he’s hitting the right buttons. This is usually indicated by the prospect’s head nodding up and down combined simultaneously with a beaming smile and wide-eyed appreciation.

A telesales person has much less to go on. They can only judge response to their sales pitch through the prospect’s answers to questions and the actual tone of their voice. Most telesales people find their job easier when they try to imagine the look on their prospect’s faces while they’re talking to them. But, the deciding factor will almost always come down to the tone of voice deployed by both parties.

The Internet and Direct Mail Marketer have no such advantages over their prospects. They can’t see them and they can’t hear them. Their only weapon in their armory of sales pitches is their written word.

How we communicate through our written words holds the absolute key to successful selling online and offline. Whether it’s a sales letter, an email or ad, the written words must convincingly convey the sales message directly into the prospect’s mind. But first, you have to get your prospects to actually read your message, and usually, this very first hurdle will claim many, many casualties.

Getting someone to read your sales pitch will almost certainly depend on your headline. Your headline is your introduction. Your ‘hello’, your ‘hey you’ and your ‘listen up’. If your headline doesn’t grab the attention of your prospect within two seconds, it’s goodbye and farewell.

Other important aspects of a ‘killer’ sales message are sub-headings. Sub-headings are generally used to maintain interest throughout the copy. But they’re also included for the benefit of prospects that first scan your message before deciding to read it in full. To some degree, they’re almost as important as the headline itself.

Then there’s the body copy. It’s here that your copywriting talents and skills should really shine through. Here you have the opportunity to use any words in the English language to describe and explain in fine detail, the benefits and features of your product or service on offer. And the English language is positively rich in adjectives, so there can be no excuse.

But the real secret to creating captivating copy is to use ‘sense’ words. That is words that arouse the senses. Touch, see, smell, taste and listen is what we instinctively do every day. They represent our human survival mechanisms and for the most part, we trust them. Other mammals rely on them totally.

When you use sense words in conjunction with emotionally fuelled trigger words,   you can elicit all kinds of responses, which can be carefully channeled into the heart of your message for maximum impact. Harnessing words for profit in this way is a skill, and it’s a skill that every online and offline marketer needs to fully comprehend.

Learning to write outstanding and emotionally charged sales copy is not an essential requirement for business success, but recognizing the effectiveness is.

Never underestimate the secret power of words.

A Beginner's Guide to Writing a Novel

No one is born as a novel writer. But do you believe that we all have the capability to be writers? Impossible as it may seem but the answer is yes! If we have a passion for it and if we strive to make it happen, novel writing can be as easy as writing ABC. Writing is actually not a very complicated thing. It is just like drawing, painting, and even cooking. It is art! Your imagination is all that it takes to get it started. What makes it hard is not writing itself but how people make it hard than it really is.

The first key to writing a novel is the ability to dream and imagine. Think back to when you were a little child and dreamed. Your imagination took you to places you've never been to before. It made you do things you never thought you could do. Having superpowers...being in strange places...the conditions are limitless. Writing a novel is actually imagination translated into words. You close your eyes and let your thoughts drift while creating a web of consequential ideas. Afterwhich, you write them down on paper.

The second key to writing is formulating the premise of your novel. Let's say you'd start with a huge asteroid moving about in space. Then suddenly it collided with another asteroid and instantly created an explosion. Some of the explosion's debris fell down into the earth's atmosphere. By accident, a person comes in contact with it. These sequence of events could be your initial start in which you let your mind take hold of and run with to produce the succeeding events.

The third key would be creating a stream of spontaneous ideas. Once you have the initial idea, sink down into it and allow yourself to be completely absorbed. Let's say after the person comes in contact with the asteroid debris, he gains supernatural powers! And then he notices some new changes in his being, not just physically but also emotionally and psychologically. This is where an avalanche of new ideas start coming in. You will notice that you are no longer directing your story but your story is directing you. That makes writing now so easy. You don't need to analyze anything because the story now starts to play like a movie. All you have to do is put them into words as the story plays in your head.

Next, make sure you are able to retain your daydreaming and concentration as one event goes after another. This state is now called the "alpha state". According to Judith Tramayne-Barth, this is the place between consciousness and sleep. Time stands still when you are in this state. Words keep coming to you until you start to feel pain in your legs and in your waist and then you suddenly flick consciousness and you become flabbergasted because you've not only written one or two pages but five or more without even knowing it!

The next key would be to practice flipping in and out of the "alpha state". You can do this by rereading what you've written and internalized it as if it was your first time. It might take you time, as much as hours or even days before you are able to go to your "alpha state" again but once you're adept at going into the zone, it would only be a matter of minutes before you start writing a new dialogue.

So, you've finished your story! Now it's time to do the final touch-ups. There is still one last thing that you need to do. Yea, you guessed it. You need to check the entire story again for spelling, punctuations, grammar, correct word usage and coherence. You might even need to revise it a few times before you are able to arrive with the final output. But don't fret, it's not much work really compared to writing the entire novel. What's important is you now have your own novel, written by yourself, using your very own imagination. How much more proud could you get?

Carving Out A Home Writing Retreat

The phone rings. The laundry pleads to be stuffed, cycled, dried and folded. Chaos reigns in the kitchen, e-mails queue for attention. Our lives are at once mundane and undeniably seductive at the same time. When we sit down to write at home, suddenly everything that marks our existence as tedious becomes compelling. Writing at home can seem tantamount to training for the Olympics past age nineteen.

Yet carving out time to write at home is possible. You can even design a home writing retreat. This weekend, I have staved off all other obligations and have Friday and Saturday free. I look forward to delving into my writing revision with hours of uninterrupted time. How to make sure I don’t veer into work mode. I’ve developed a strategy for an at-home writing retreat. Here are the ways that you, too, can carve out space for uninterrupted writing bliss.

Look ahead a month or two in your calendar. Find a day or two that are free and X them out for your retreat. When people suggest a get together on those days, say no. They’re full with something more important. It is vital to guard these days.

The week before, act as if you are going out of town. Take care of all the work and home obligations that need your attention. Think about what needs to be taken care of when you are flying the coop – pet and plant care, clothes for the trip, etc. Make sure your work is done by the day before so you can take the time guilt-free.

Devise a plan. Consider your ideal writing retreat. First, think about what you are retreating from. Make a list of the roles you play in life: mother, spouse, employee, and writer. Give yourself permission to take time off from those roles to focus on one role. This weekend, I will set aside business owner, writer and teacher to be novelist for two days.

Have a focus for your time. You may wish to work on one creative project or several but know beforehand what this time is devoted to. This will help when you enter the writing zone to get down to work right away.

Enroll allies. Alerting your people to your plans will make it easier to keep your boundaries. If your retreat means simply that you are stowed away in your bedroom or office while the rest of the family goes about their day, make sure they know that your do not disturb sign means just that. Better yet, help plan an outing for them so they can have their own adventure while you write. Who do you need to let in on your plan so they don’t inadvertently try to thwart your efforts?

Get your vittles lined up. Plan for your nibbling needs. Make sure to have healthy snacks on hand. Prepare meals in advance or plan to order out so you can eat well but not get distracted by food preparation.

Be more than a walking head. Have a plan for being embodied. You may plan walks into your retreat, simple yoga or your regular workout.

Commit to tuning out. You may want to unplug the phone, commit to leave your e-mail program off for the day and silence your cell phone. What other things do you need to set aside to be on retreat?

Give yourself a break with evening recreation. You’ll want a break by evening. What activities will nurture your writer? You could rent a film about a writer or artist to inspire you. You could have a juicy book waiting to read.

Consider other activities that support your writing. If you went to a retreat center devoted to writers, what would you want to see? Inspiring books about the writing life or writing craft, favorite quotes, photos of writers who are role models may all be part of your writing retreat. Background music that encourages your creativity might help.

Being on retreat doesn’t mean being holed up at home. If working in a cafe or at the library supports your writing, plan for excursions out of the house... Watch out for the errand monkey, who will try to yank you around town on a bunch of his missions!

Give yourself permission to step out of your norm. Take this time to focus and be in full creative mode. A retreat of even a few hours can be a huge boon to progress on your writing. Have fun and make it work for you.

The Writers Group Releases Their Fourth Anthology Book “The Forth Coming”

The Writers Group Releases Their Fourth Anthology Book 
“The Forth Coming”

Akron, Ohio- (Sept 9, 2019) - Kora Sadler, the founder of The Writers Group, is pleased to announce the release of its fourth installment anthology, “The Forth Coming”-A book that encompasses a selection of highly diverse poetry, fiction, non-fiction and excerpts from published works by members of The Writers Group.

“The Forth Coming” is the fourth anthology released by The Writers Group and includes the works of accomplished writers and those of emerging talents. “The Forth Coming” is the celebration of decades of learning, practicing and teaching of The Writers Group. 

Kora Sadler shares: “The Forth Coming is a diverse selection of poetry, fiction, non-fiction, and excerpts from published works written by members of The Writers Group including selections from – Alex Clay, Amy Schneiderman, Ben DiCola, Brett A. Tipton, Carol P. Vaccariello, and Corine Ricks, along with Eric Beversluis, Havelah McLat, Iris F. Steinen, James Valentino, Jane Lalli, and Ken Rogers. Readers will also enjoy the works of Kora Sadler, Laurie Peel, Leigh Adamkiewicz, Louise Richards, Matthias Hoefler, in addition to Michael Fisher, Pat Hunsicker, Rui Xu, Russell Henley, and Sedrick Walters.”

"We received a great response with the first three anthologies, and we're hoping for the same great level of appreciation with our latest one" said Sadler.

Every page of “The Forth Coming” is written with a personal touch such that either one read this book beginning from the front to back, or maybe one just turn to any page and started reading from there, it does not matter; the message that the book contains will touch the depth of one’s heart in numerous ways. One must buy this book to get the undiluted wisdom in it as words cannot describe the beauty and wonders of this book!

The books have been launched and can be purchased all over the world. Readers who wish to experience this potent work can purchase the paperback edition of “The Forth Coming” online on Amazon and other digital platforms.

For additional information or inquiries, please visit www.meetup.com/thewritersgroup.

About The Writers Group

Founded in 2014 by Sadler, the group has more than 1,800 members and is an eclectic association of poets and screenwriters, actors and comedians, artists and singers, and students, teachers, and scholars.

The ensemble connects on the social media platform Meetup to share, learn and encourage all aspects of the writing life. Members offer critiques for experienced authors and help guide new writers as they take their first literary steps.

Locally, The Writers Group also meets in person every two weeks on Saturdays from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Those gatherings are held at The Akron Kenmore Library, located at 969 Kenmore Blvd. in Akron. It’s a time for individuals to read or critique excerpts of what they’re working on and an opportunity to meet like-minded writers. The association welcomes new and established writers in all genres for learning, fellowship, and fun.

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It's Coming! The Writers Group Fourth Annual Anthology 2019

READY TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE WRITERS GROUP FOURTH ANTHOLOGY?

HERE ARE THE 2019 SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:

1. You must be a current Writers Group member to submit work for possible publication in the 2019 Anthology. You must also be a current Writers Group member at time of publication for your work to be included in the anthology. Editors may make exceptions at their discretion.

2. Members may submit up to two pieces of their final edited work for consideration. A separate submission form must be completed for each work. Deadline for all submissions is May 31st, 2019. Work shall be submitted in microsoft word or rich text file (Electronic submissions only; hard copy submissions will not be accepted.)

3. Members must pay ten dollars ($10.00) for each submission, with payment due no later than May 31st, 2019. Members are not guaranteed inclusion in the anthology. The Editors of the anthology have the final say. If a submission is not accepted for publication, the submission fee for that work will be returned. Work will be not be accepted if it is too long or there are too many errors.

4. The Writers Group Anthology is not a genre-specific anthology; we are looking for great stories. Therefore, most genres are considered including Speculative Fiction, Western, Young Adult, Young Adult Paranormal Romance, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Mystery, Crime, and impossible-to-classify works that blend elements from multiple categories.

* Micro-Fiction: Micro Fiction up to 100 words.

* Short Stories: Short Stories up to 7,500 words.

* Fiction: Fiction up to 9,000 words.

* Poetry & Prose: Poems up to 100 lines.

* Flash Fiction: Flash Fiction up to 1,000.

* Vignette: Vignette up to 1,000 words.

* Creative Non-Fiction: Creative Non-Fiction up to 9,000.

5. The Writers Group Anthology is not accepting the following submissions in FanFic, Erotica, or Violence because we’d like to reach the widest audience possible. The anthology will be geared toward the adult and young adult.

6. Previously Published Work: The goal of The Writers Group is to publish great writing & poetry the world has never seen from writers and poets. We also consider a work previously published if it has appeared in a high-school or college anthology, or in the published results of a writing contest, etc. We consider works that can be easily found through an internet search to be previously published, including stories and novels published to your own blog. Work must not be something that is being considered by another publisher. By submitting your work, you warrant that you have retained a copy. TWG will not be responsible for keeping any copies of work submitted.

7. Author's Release Form(s), with an original signature, must accompany payment for submission(s). Author must sign a release form that acknowledges: By submitting an Entry, you represent and warrant that your entry: (a) is your original creation; (b) has not been copied in whole or in part from any other work; (c) has not previously been published; (d) does not violate or infringe any copyright, trademark, privacy or publicity right, or other proprietary or intellectual property right of any person or entity; (e) is not defamatory, libelous, obscene, or otherwise illegal; and, (f) is your sole and exclusive property. You further represent and warrant that you have complete, worldwide distribution rights. Author understands that he/she retains the rights to his/her work, but any royalties and/or profits from the sale of the anthology go to the The Writers Group.

8. Email your work to: thewritersgrouporg@gmail.com as an attachment. Include "ANTHOLOGY 2019 SUBMISSION" in the subject line of the email.

9. Make your check or money order payable to The Writers Group. In the memo line write: 2019 Anthology Submission. Submit your submission form and check or money order by midnight 05/31/19 to Kora Sadler, or mail it to:

THE WRITERS GROUP ORGANIZATION
ATTN: KORA SADLER
P.O. BOX 2839
AKRON, OHIO 44309

Writers Group Annual Mix & Mingle w/ Special Guest Literary Agent Hope Bolinger

Writers Group Annual Mix & Mingle w/ Special Guest Literary Agent Hope Bolinger

Hosted by Kora S.

Saturday, March 30, 2019
2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
TGI Fridays
125 Montrose West Ave
Copley, Ohio

Details

Come out and join The Writers Group for our annual social networking event with Special Guest Literary Agent Hope Bolinger, local Authors, Artists, Art Lovers, Writers, Publishers, and Business Professionals to mingle and connect. Don't forget to bring your business cards, sample art pieces, a few copies of your book, or promotional stuff to giveaway. This event is "FREE" to attend, food and drinks are at your own cost.

About Hope Bolinger

Hope Bolinger is a literary agent at CYLE Young Literary Elite and a professional writing graduate of Taylor University. More than 300 of her works have been featured in various publications ranging from Writer’s Digest articles to a WWII Veteran’s memoir (Taylor University Press, 2017).
While she was still in college, she got a book deal for Blaze, which comes out this June (Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas) and is up for preorder in March. When she’s not writing or going crazy or setting her characters on fire, she participates in local theater and hangs out with her fat cat Twix.

Facebook: @therosewoman
Twitter: @hopebolinger
Instagram: @hopebolinger
Website: hopebolinger.com

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Hope-Bolinger/e/B00V0VWFKQ?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_fkmrnull_1&qid=1550020518&sr=8-1-fkmrnull
Goodreads:

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/13700140.Hope_Bolinger

Also Featuring: The Robert Frost Cocktail & The Earnest Hemingway Mojito.

*** FREE RAFFLE - (10 PRIZES) - $10.00 GIFT CARDS. ***
(Must be in attendance to receive prize)

This event is open to all members in other writer groups. Please share this event.

Why You Aren't A Professional Writer... Yet

WWW.MEETUP.COM/THEWRITERSGROUP

WHEN: 

 Saturday, February 23, 2019

TIME: 

11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

WHERE: 

Kenmore Branch Library

969 Kenmore Blvd Akron, Ohio 44314

DETAILS:


If you’re an aspiring writer looking for direction and advice, or if you’re working seriously on your writing and wondering if you can or might be a professional... then make plans to come out and join us for this free two hour workshop with Leigh Adamkiewicz.


WORKSHOP OUTLINE:


ONE: REASONS WHY YOU THINK YOU'RE NOT A PRO WRITER YET - Excuses most people give for their lack of writing success.


TWO: YOUR READERS HAVE NO IDEA WHAT YOU'RE SAYING - The different types of miscommunications in written works. - How miscommunication can prevent you from finding your audience. - "I'm working in a visual medium" doesn't mean you can avoid certain parts of the writing process.


THREE: ASK YOURSELF - "Ask Yourself..." questions designed to help you take a second look at your work. - The importance of basic spelling and grammar in all writing projects.


FOUR: LIVING THE DREAM - "The different from when you can apply for writing jobs." - Steps you'll need to take after you finally get your first regular client or writing job. - "A deep dive into the realities of a writing life." - The pros and cons of living as a writer in the 21st century.


FIVE: WHY YOU'LL TRY TO IGNORE EVERYTHING I JUST SAID. - Debunk the top four excuses people give when someone tries to give you a solid critique. - Getting something published isn't always a good long term investment if you don't know how to self-edit.


SIX: QUICK REVIEW AND TO-DO - We'll review the issues covered in this presentation, and why you might not have found writing success. - We'll give you a list of ten steps you can take to address these issues and start finding writing success with plenty of resources to help you get on the right track. -

Final Q & A


Meet Leigh Adamkiewicz

As a seasoned writing professional, Leigh has lent her considerable talents to world-class institutions like the Boy Scouts, NPR, the ASPCA, Goodwill Industries, and The Shepherd Center. She also offers proofreading and copy editing services that help authors and small businesses find new ways to tell their story.


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This workshop is open to all writing groups Limited seating please RSVP at meetup.com/thewritersgroup Refreshments will be provided.

Motivating Writers Next Meetup 12/08/2018

If you’ve just finished a story and you need some feedback or if you’ve been wanting to come to meetings forever and are just curious to see what your fellow writers are up to, The Writers Group is for you.

Each member will share their work in a friendly, low-stakes environment where everyone understands the hurdles of writing. As a reader, you’ll get an immediate response to your work and be able to ask focused questions of the group.

In the group, you’ll get to see what your fellow writers have been up to and improve your own writing by analyzing others’ work.

More than that, it’s an opportunity to get to know your fellow writers better!

Writers will be scheduled primarily on a first-come, first-served basis to read their pieces. Please keep pieces under "5-7 minutes" to give everyone a chance to read.

*** PLEASE NOTE: The Writers Group Will Be Meeting @ the Akron Kenmore Library.

Saturday, December 8, 2018

11:00 am to 1:00 pm

Kenmore Branch Library

969 Kenmore Blvd · 

Akron, Ohio 44314

How To Find Us: 

Glass Room On The Right

The Incredible Things We've Done This Year

"People will forget what you said. They will forget what you did.  But they will never forget how you made them feel." – Maya Angelou


Dear Aspiring Authors & Motivated Writers,


“Building A Writing Community - One Book At A Time.”  We are so much more than a writer's group: we also are a cafe of many talents, and most importantly, a key gathering hub for the greater Akron community. Now in our fourth year, The Writers Group serves the diverse needs of our writing communities pursuing successful careers as published authors. The Writers Group supports both new and seasoned writers. Over a dozen writers from the group have professional credits to their name from many publishing houses and many of the writers also hold literary representation.

“For new writers, we extend positive feedback to encourage their first steps in writing and also teach best practices to enrich their literary creations. We constructivelky criticize as well as guide experienced writers to help them sharpen their works for publication."

After three years in the Akron Kenmore Library, The Writers Group grew from three members to over sixteen-hundred members. In order to accommodate the rapid expansion of the group we moved to downtown Akron. Moving to the new location required the lease of a 2,000 sq.ft. space with wi-fi services. All the expenses incurred were paid for by Kora Sadler and a few generous members.

We expanded to include a performance space where local musicians, actors, poets, writers, comedians, dancers, artists, and other performers could come to share their talents and passions. The Writers Group has also evolved to become a vital community gathering space known for fostering creativity, supporting activism, promoting free speech, and forging new relationships and friendships.

Here are just a few of the events that have a home in our space:

-Creative writing workshops including all-levels and all genres.
-Local author events featuring international best selling authors and others.
-Motivating Writers discussion groups.
-Self-publishing workshops.
-As part of  TWG support of literacy programs we giveaway new books to local children.
-All skill level music sessions featuring a broad range of styles.
-Blind date with a book event.
-Vision Board Party accompanied by good food, good drinks, and great fun.
-TWG mix & mingle networking event.
-A weekly open mic platform that encourages and supports participation from all members.
-What Will Carol Do Next? special events.
-Many more events to come!

We are confident in and excited about our future because of our broader, community focus. More importantly, we believe in the diverse communities who continue to keep The Writers Group flourishing.  Thank you for helping to create what makes The Writers Group so special to us and to others. For many, our center is a second home, and we want to keep our space open to all, our events no- or low-cost, for many more years to come. To achieve this, we are asking for your financial support in order to continue serving the community.

You Can Make A Difference!

For more information, please email us: thewritersgrouporg@gmail.com

Kora M. Sadler, Founder

"A book is a gift you can open again and again" - Garrison Keillor

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** All Contributors will be acknowledged in our "Special Thank You" page in our next Anthology, also our Friends of The Writers Group website page, and receive a copy of our newest ebook: Now With Page Numbers Anthology.

*** The Writers Group's Friends Support Levels ***

-I Support The Writers Group- $1.00
-I Love The Writers Group- $5.00
-The Writers Group Free Coffee & Beverages Friends- $12.00
-The Writers Group WiFi Friends- $20.00
-The Writers Group Anthology Friends- $35.00
-The Writers Group Special Event Friends- $100.00
-The Writers Group Business Friends- $500.00
-The Writers Group Corporate Friends- $2500.00

We Accept Contributions By: Cash, Check, Money Orders, Debit/Credit Cards

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The Writers Group Announces Book Signing for new Anthology “Now With Page Numbers”

The Writers Group Announces Book Signing for new Anthology “Now With Page Numbers”

Akron, OH – July 1, 2018 – Kora M. Sadler, founder of TheWriters Group, announced that a book signing for its anthology, “Now With Page Numbers,” will be held on Saturday, July 21, 2018 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The event will take place at the Barnes & Noble located at 4015 Medina Rd. in Akron.

“We received great response with the first two anthologies and we’re hoping for the same great level of appreciation with our latest one,” said Sadler.

The book encompasses a selection of highly diverse poetry, fiction, non-fiction and excerpts from published works by members of The Writers Group. Also available on Amazon in a paperback edition, this is the third anthology released by The Writers Group and includes the works of accomplished writers and those of emerging talents.

Included are selections by April Sharp, Amanda Leonard, Ben DiCola, Bob Gray, Brett A. Tipton, Carol Grzeschik, Carol P. Vaccariello, and Christin A. Hazen, along with David “RedButton” Williams, Don “The Snarky Gardener” Abbott, and Don Ake. Readers will also enjoy the works of Donna Patterson, Jacqueline Baxter, Joseph Pryweller, Kora Sadler and Laurie Peel, in addition to Lewis Jenkins, Mathew Davenport, Pat Hunsicker, Patty Lovell, Rui Xu and Russell Henley.

Founded in 2014 by Sadler, the group has more than 1,500 members and is an eclectic association of poets and screenwriters, actors and comedians, artists and singers, and students, teachers and scholars. The ensemble connects on the social media platform Meetup to share, learn, and encourage all aspects of the writing life. Members offer critiques for experienced authors and helps guide new writers as they take their first literary steps.

Locally, The Writers Group also meets in person every two weeks on Saturdays from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Those gatherings are held at The Evans Building, located at 333 S. Main St. Suite B-200 in Akron. It’s a time for individuals to read excerpts of what they’re working on and an opportunity to meet like-minded writers.

The book signing set for Barnes and Noble on July 21, 2018 is an opportunity for attendees to obtain an autographed copy of the anthology “Now With PageNumbers” and meet some of the authors of The Writers Group. The association welcomes new and established writers in all genres for learning, fellowship and fun.

Media Contact

The Writers Group

Kora M. Sadler – Founder

Email: thewritersgrouporg@gmail.com

Website: www.thewritersgroup.org

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The Writers Group Releases Third Anthology This Month

The Writers Group from leading social media channel meetup.com has released its new anthology in June which comes with a diverse collection of poetry as well as fiction and  non-fiction works by a great line of talented writers and poets from the group.

The Writers Group Releases Third Anthology This Month


Akron, Ohio, June 25, 2018: Popular social media literary group, The Writers Group, has released its third anthology this month. Titled “Now With Page Numbers”, the latest release is packed with a versatile collection of literary works created by a vast range of both emerging and accomplished writers and poets in the Meetup group.

“Now With Page Numbers” is available on Amazon for purchase. http://a.co/cauZoFK

The new anthology is a diverse selection of fiction, non-fiction, poetry and excerpts from published works, penned by the members of The Writers Group. Submissions include selections by: April Sharp, Amanda Leonard, Ben DiCola, Bob Gray, Brett Tipton, Carol Grzeschik, Carol Vaccariello, Christine A. Hazen, David "RedButton" Williams, Don “The Snarky Gardener” Abbott, Don Ake, Donna Patterson, Jacqueline Baxter, Joseph Pryweller, Kora Sadler, Laurie Peel, Lewis Jenkins, Matthew Davenport, Pat Hunsicker, Patty Lovell, Rui Xu, Russell Henley.

“We are excited to announce the launch of our much awaited third anthology. Variety is the spice of life and thus our new anthology is adorned with a vast and versatile range of literary works, including both fiction and non-fiction created by some of the most promising writers and poets of our group to cater to a wide range of readers out there. We have received great response with the first two and we are hoping for the same great level of appreciation with our latest one”, stated Kora M. Sadler, the founder of The Writers Group.

Interestingly, the title of the 3rd anthology bears reference to a funny incident that happened during the release of the second anthology published by The Writers Group. In Sadler’s words:

“The title of our third anthology “Now With Page Numbers” is named so for when we published our second anthology “Many Shades Of Voices.” A funny thing happened when our whole shipment of books was unveiled in front of a live audience and we found out they were printed without page numbers... lol.”

Born in social Meetup group meetup.com/thewritersgroup , The Writers Group is an illustrious ensemble of scholars, poets, teachers, artists, students, screenwriters, singers, actors, comedians and also general geeks. The group has been meeting in Akron, Ohio, since 2014.

The popular Meetup group is aimed to help and encourage writers (18+) of all levels and of all genres in their pursuit of a successful career as a published author. The Writers Group supports both new and seasoned writers. A great line up of writers from the group has professional credits to their name from many publishing houses and many of the writers here hold literary representation.

“For new writers, we extend positive feedbacks to encourage their baby steps in writing and also show them the best methods to enrich their literary creations. In regards to experienced writers, we guide them with constructive critiques to help them sharpen their works in their way to submission for publication. Your purchase of our third anthology will support and inspire our local writers to come up with their best and make a name for them in near future.”

NEW RELEASE! NOW WITH PAGE NUMBERS: THE WRITERS GROUP ANTHOLOGY

     Now With Page Numbers is a selection of poetry, fiction, non-fiction, and excerpts from published works written by members of The Writers Group— an eclectic association of poets, scholars, artists, teachers, screenwriters, students, actors, comedians, singers, and general geeks that have been meeting in Akron, Ohio since 2014 through the social media platform - meetup.com/thewritersgroup

     Submissions include selections by members of The Writers Group: April Sharp, Amanda Leonard, Ben DiCola, Bob Gray, Brett Tipton, Carol Grzeschik, Carol Vaccariello, Christine A. Hazen, David "RedButton" Williams, Don “The Snarky Gardener” Abbott, Don Ake, Donna Patterson, Jacqueline Baxter, Joseph Pryweller, Kora Sadler, Laurie Peel, Lewis Jenkins, Matthew Davenport, Pat Hunsicker, Patty Lovell, Rui Xu, Russell Henley.

http://a.co/cauZoFK

The Writers Group Anthology: Now With Page Numbers

Coming Soon! 

The Writers Group Anthology

Now With Page Numbers