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Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog, it's too dark to read.
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A NEW WRITERS GROUP FORMING IN DELAWARE COUNTY
The Main Line Writers Group held its first organizational meeting on Wednesday 20 January, 2010, at the Bertucci's Restaurant in Wayne, PA. Two BVWG officers, Gary Zenker and Wayne A. "Tony" Conaway, helped the organization get started.
The second meeting of The Main Line Writers Group will be held on Wednesday 17 February, 2010. It will be held at Bertucci's at 523 West Lancaster Ave (Route 30) in Wayne at 7 pm. Some members will meet at 6 pm to order dinner. This second meeting will be a critique session.
There are currently no dues to join The Main Line Writers Group, but donations to cover expenses are gratefully accepted. If you plan to attend, we DO ask you to register on Meetup.com and indicate that you are coming, The parameters for bringing material to be critiqued are on Meetup.com (registration is free).
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February, 2010, BVWG Events
MONTHLY BVWG PROGRAM
MEETING
Tuesday 16 February at 7:00 pm
Scott Pruden and Wayne Lockwood will present "Fate and Figures Favor the Independent: How to get from your written manuscript to a published volume." He will outline the benefits of Independent Publishing and how it differs from self-publishing.
What you'll learn:
- The three different publishing options for authors
- How the independent publishing option can get you
published faster and earn you more money sooner
- How busting the myth of the "writer's life" will make you
a better writer
- How to write over-the-top without sounding around the
bend
- How to let your friends - and friends' friends - be your
best marketers for your new book
- The importance of embracing new technology and
multiple platform publishing
Scott Pruden is a novelist, freelance writer and independent publisher of Codorus Press. Wayne Lockwood heads Codorus Press and is Assistant News Editor for The New York Daily News.
The meeting begins at 7 pm but many of the members arrive at 6:00 pm to have dinner. Come join us for a great meal before the meeting!
IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE:
If you are coming from the direction of West Chester, there is a bridge washed out just before you get to Marshallton on Route 162 west. The best detour is to take Route 322 west (toward Downingtown) to the traffic light at Sugar Bridge Road. Turn left onto Sugar Bridge Road and it will take you into Marshallton and dead-end at Route 162, right at the Four Dogs Tavern.
FUTURE BVWG EVENTS
MARCH MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 2010
WRITING CRITIQUE
Here is your opportunity to have your work reviewed by fellow writers and get constructive criticism .
Attendees break into smaller groups when review the work of other group members. Please bring six copies of your work. More details on length restriction as the date comes closer.
APRIL MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 20, 2010
SPRING SOCIAL
There is no official program for this meeting, but don't miss this chance to socialize with your fellow writers. You buy your own drinks, the group will buy the appetizers!
Please remember to join us on Facebook and add us as a friend, where our calendar is featured.
Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm.
(One Final Note: If you can't find us at the Four Dogs, ask the hostess. Occasionally, they move us to the Marshalton Inn next door.)
The Brandywine Valley Writers Group was organized to help professional and amateur writers from the area achieve their goals. Regular meetings feature writing professionals and published authors who provide their industry expertise and opportunities for discussion in a relaxed atmosphere. We strive to inspire writers through our various programs and to offer friendship within our extensive membership.
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Other Local Events of Interest to Writers
Read-Around at Wellington Square for Women Writers at 9 am on Saturday 13 Feb.
The Women’s Writing Circle will meet at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 13 at the Wellington Square Bookshop in Exton. Since this is almost Valentine’s Day, love and romance will be the topic, but as always, bring whatever writing your muse inspires. We share the joy of writing in a read-around format. Free coffee and tea are provided at this charming bookstore located in the Eagleview Town Center.
This is a free event and a chance to meet with other writers in the Philadelphia area in a supportive, non-judgmental setting. Please contact Susan Weidener if you plan on coming at: 610-304-5370 or sgweidener@comcast.net
West Chester Story Slam at 7 pm on
Tuesday 9 February at Ryan's Pub
in West Chester, PA.
Go to www.WCStorySlam.com
for more information.
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