Julie Kimmel-Harbaugh, Editor
It seems like such a long time since the NightWriters have gotten together for a meeting.
Having to cancel the February meeting due to weather didn’t set well with any of us, but it was unavoidable. The inclement weather closed the library, so we couldn’t have met even if the officer board hadn’t decided to cancel. I hope everyone got some good work done. I know several of you have been busy because I see your posts on Facebook and I read your emails. I’m anxious to read Gloria’s new book, and the new book Bill has in the works sounds fascinating.
Several of our members have new works in progress. I hope our new accountability program is helping all of us expand our horizons, learning from each other, doing what we do best—write.
So here I sit looking at a new blanket of snow covering my yard, driveway, and the street in front of my house. I spent today (Saturday) with my wife, enjoying a set of DVDs we bought at
Vintage Stock, so you know it’s an oldie. I’ve reviewed a couple of manuscripts I’m working on, worked on the plot for a new thriller, and have even given thought to my cowboy story.
Why do I mention these things? I mention them because I’m doing what I want to do— write. I can’t guarantee that what I write will be published. I can’t guarantee that it will please anyone. I can’t even guarantee that it will be good. But what I can guarantee is that it will be written. It will be written because that’s what I’ve decided to do.
We have a number of very talented writers in the NightWriters. We have the capability of turning out simple material and epic works. We have the desire to help each other grow and learn and excel. What we don’t have, is the ability to do each other’s work. No one can make us turn off the TV or computer (Facebook), or put away our phones and iPads except ourselves. No one can make us dream or have visions of where we want to go and what we want to do. No one can take responsibility for us, and no one can motivate us except ourselves.

A couple of years ago, I was stuck on a manuscript I was working on. I made the off-hand statement to Chuck Sasser that I just couldn’t find the inspiration. Without missing a beat,
Chuck informed me that the best inspiration is starvation. He said, when I get hungry enough to set a writing schedule, do the research, turn off the TV, sit down at my desk, and do the work, that’s when I would find the inspiration that was eluding me. That manuscript was
The Apostle
Murders . Since hearing Chuck’s words, I’ve released three new books and revised and reissued my Galactic Axia series.
Please don’t take these words as any kind of boast. I say them to our members that desire a career as a writer. Get your words down on paper (or computer file). Do the work. Take responsibility for your own inspiration. Don’t expect anyone else to sit in your chair. A few years ago at OWFI, one of the presenters handed out buttons (shirt buttons) to everyone in her seminar. She said, when she doesn’t feel like writing or when she can’t find inspiration or when she doesn’t have anything to say, she reminds herself that only she can sit her “butt-on” her chair and do what she wants to do—write. I still have that button. It reminds me that I’m responsible for my own work.
We can and should help each other, but it’s your foot on the gas pedal when the rubber meets the road. If you want to see your book on Amazon, write it; then do what it takes to get it published. Do the best work you can do; then do it again. When you’re finished, do it again.
Tulsa NightWriters is a writing club, not a political or social party. Ask for help when you need it, offer help when you can, but don’t expect anyone to carry your load, and don’t try to carry anyone else’s. Take advantage of your accountability partner’s expertise, but don’t take it for granted. In the end, we can all be what we want to be—writers.
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In this Issue
The Prez Sez
A Message from Your Vice President
Our March Speaker
Critique—the lifeblood of a true writer
Champion a Writer: Book-Review Challenge
Learning the Craft 101: Basic Mistakes New Writers Make
Getting Over the Hurdles: The Blank Page
Meet a NightWriter
Our Members Have Brags
Announcements
OWFI
Time to Fill Our Baskets for OWFI!
Writing Opportunities
Reminders
Your TNW Officers—Contact Information
Schedule of Meetings
How to Join the Tulsa NightWriters
Jim Laughter
Charles Betzler
Editor
Linda Trout
Donna Jones
Bill Wetterman
Sally Jadlow
Bob Avey
Pam Wetterman
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Since our February meeting was cancelled due to inclement weather, I have rescheduled John
Mark Young as our guest speaker for our March 17th meeting. He will discuss the art of research. John is a prominent local attorney who is and weekly columnist for the Sapulpa Daily
Herald . He is a former Tulsa NightWriter who attributes his success in writing to TNW.
While perusing the World Wide Web, I came across an article about writing that I found to be most enlightening. Here is a link to the article.
This Surprising Reading Level Analysis Will Change the Way You Write
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Attorney at Law
Retired Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Marine Corps Reserve
Author and Sapulpa Daily Herald Columnist
John Mark Young, Esq., is a familiar face to many in the Tulsa area. A 4 th
-generation attorney and member of the Oklahoma Bar Association, John has provided legal services from his 92-year-old family firm in Sapulpa for over 35 years. Readers of the Sapulpa Daily Herald have consistently selected him as the First-Place Readers-Choice Attorney.
John is also admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court; U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit; and the U.S.
Court of Military Appeals. His long list of civic involvements include Sapulpa Metropolitan
Area Planning Commission, Sapulpa Trolley and Rail Museum, Creek County Literacy Program,

Lions Club, Gospel Research Foundation, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Marine
Corps League, and service as a judge advocate for Disabled American Veterans.
For the past 20 years, John has published a column in the Sapulpa Daily Herald.
He has also written for other state publications on historical, military, and political issues. These are issues about which John is an authority. His book, When the Russians Blinked: The U.S. Maritime
Response to the Cuban Missile Crisis , is part of the Occasional Papers series published by the
History and Museums Division of the U.S. Marine Corps.
A 1972 University of Oklahoma graduate in business administration, John earned his J.D. from the OU College of Law in 1974. After being admitted to the bar in 1975, he served as a judge advocate general with the U.S. Marines for four years of active duty. He continued to be active in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve until 2003, when he retired as a lieutenant colonel, with a foreign-duty service record in Kuwait, Iraq, Korea, Egypt, and Bahrain. John’s military honors include a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (1998) and a Meritorious Service
Medal (2003). During this timeframe, John also earned an A.A. from Tulsa Junior College and an M.A. from the University of Tulsa. In 2007, he was named Distinguished Graduate by Tulsa
Community College.
John is a much sought-after speaker and has taught military history at Oral Roberts University and the U.S. Marine Corps Command and Staff College. A former Tulsa NightWriter, who credits the group with helping him polish his writing skills, John is a consummate researcher.
At our next meeting, on Tuesday, March 17 th , John will be sharing what he has gleaned over the years about research.
Please join us from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at:
Allee Beth Martin East Regional Library Auditorium
2601 S. Garnett Road, Tulsa, Oklahoma
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I pretty much drink a cup of coffee, write in my journal for a while, and then sit at a computer in my office and torture the keys. My one saving grace as a writer is that, if I'm having trouble with the novel I'm writing, I write something else, a poem or a short story. I try to avoid writer's block by always writing something.
(1965 - Present)
American Author
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Web Site: http://LindaTrout.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/@LindaTrout2.com
Facebook: http://facebook.com/LindaTroutAuthor.com
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Yes, you have to open up a vein. It doesn’t hurt too much {wicked grin}, but it is a necessary evil to improve your writing.
Since Tulsa NightWriters has implemented the Accountability-Partner Program, a lot of newbies are finding themselves in a position to critique someone else’s work. Do you know what all that involves? I remember the first time I critiqued someone and it was flat-out scary!
“What should I say? What am I supposed to look for? Is my opinion even valid?”
There isn’t a cookie cutter answer since everyone is in a different place with their writing.
One of the best things I can tell you is to be honest. Look for things that strike you in the story— good and bad. Let the author know what worked for you and what might have drawn you out of the story.
The best critique partners will not only tell you what you’ve done right but also what needs improving. How else will you learn and improve your craft? But there are a few simple rules that will make the process easier for all involved.
First and foremost, use the GOLDEN RULE!
Don’t say anything you wouldn’t want said to you. Don’t crush someone’s spirit simply because you can. After all, you don’t know where the other person is with their writing emotionally, and the last thing you want to do is discourage them.
Start out saying something nice about the other person’s work. Even if the story needs a ton of work, there’s always something good to say. ‘Love the overall storyline. Your character really spoke to me. You have a very poetic voice.’ Even compliment them on the formatting if it’s something they’ve struggled with and they got it right. You get my drift.
Then go into what they can improve. Be kind!
NEVER tell someone they don’t have talent and their writing is awful. Remember that Golden Rule thing? If you aren’t sure if what they’ve written is accurate, simply say this particular spot stopped you and drew you out of the story.

Ask them to double check facts if something doesn’t sound right. Don’t tell anyone they’re wrong unless you’re absolutely SURE your advice is correct. You never know, they just might be an expert and you’re the one who needs correcting. 
Always end your critique session by (re)stating some positive aspect of the other person’s work. Perhaps they never thought they’d get past page one, yet they finished the first chapter or figured out a major plot point. Encourage them to continue. That way you leave them with an upbeat vibe.
It doesn’t matter if the other person is a new writer or multi-published, always start and end on a positive note.
The person being critiqued should also observe some rules.
 Don’t expect the other person to do a lot of work for you, while you simply give their work back with a, “Looks good to me,” yet you give no comments of any kind.
Remember, this is a give and take proposition. What goes around comes around.
 Don’t be greedy and exceed the agreed upon word or page count hoping to cram in just a little bit more. Trust me, they’ll notice.
 Don’t expect the reviewer to drop everything to adhere to your timetable while you ignore theirs. We all have busy lives so be considerate.
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Be open-minded. After all, the other person is trying to help you.
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Always thank them for their time and effort and comments.
You don’t necessarily have to use every suggestion they make, after all it is YOUR story and not theirs, but consider what they’ve said. Getting feedback from others will help stimulate your mind and the possibilities for your work. If you truly want to grow as a writer, you (obviously) have to write. But you also have to learn to give and receive critiques in a constructive manner.
Plus, the more you critique others, the better your own writing will become.
You can’t get there without some blood, sweat and tears. Pump some fresh blood into your project by accepting critiques from others, and see how much you can grow.
Keep writing my friends. We’re all pulling for you.
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Credit for the title of this article goes to Susan Shay. Susan, a TNW member, is one of my critique partners and does an exceptional job of finding my boo-boos and making my stories shine. Thank you, Susan!
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ABOUT LINDA
A long time TNW member, Linda has participated in numerous critique groups over the years and practices what she preaches. She welcomes constructive feedback, never surprised to see her pages filled with ‘red’ from her critique partners.

Linda currently has three published novels and can be found at:
Writing with an Edge, http://LindaTrout.com
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www.donnawelchjones.com
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We are two months into the challenge to review at least one book a month. I'm always happy to see when someone posts on Facebook what he/she is currently reading and/or reviewed.
Reviews don't have to be long. A recent reviewer gave me four stars, and two words, "Good
Book." It's short but it counted, and I appreciated the input.
Since I'm currently concentrating my reading and reviews on Tulsa NightWriter books,
I've become very aware of the talent of our members.
I'm curious to know the total number of books reviewed in January and February. Please e-mail me your total at Sky744sky@yahoo.com
. Your number will not be listed with your name but added to the total for the two-month period. Please send me your number by March 10th. I will put the total on Facebook.

Please keep up your efforts. I didn't realize, until after my first book was published, how important it is to have my work reviewed. Even if your book has not yet been published, it's good to help your fellow authors. I think you'll find, when your book is published, those you have supported are eager to support you.
If you are willing to take on Donna’s challenge, please follow the link below and comment so she will know who you are. https://www.facebook.com/groups/65584661400/
Comments on books by Donna Welch Jones are welcome.
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Basic Mistakes New Writers Make:
Using unnecessary words: Just, very, began, started, felt (always a tell word). These words and many more are filler words used when the author is unsure of how to show.

Examples:
The solution just seemed too easy. Better: The solution seemed too easy
I had a very hard time opening the door. Better: I had a hard time opening the door.
Dick started to peel a potato. Better: Dick peeled a potato.
Betty felt ill. Better: Betty coughed and broke out in a sweat.
Lack of Imagery and Bad Clichés: Newbies either write flat fiction lacking substance or put in clichés so overworked they sound stale, like the movie quote, she completes me.
Showing originality is our job. The only exception is in dialogue, and only if the comment fits the character. Good fiction matches imagery and character. A depressed character needs be in a dark room, a tunnel, or a basement to reinforce the prevailing mood.
Irrelevant Detail: Information must further the plot, add to the characters, and establish place and time. I love Tom Clancy’s writing, except he goes into more detail than I can grasp, and I turn pages to get back to the action. Don't drop in heavy description that breaks the action.
Unfold information in bits and pieces, not by a data dump.
Poor Dialogue Skills: Keep dialogue sharp. Read it aloud to hear if it sounds natural. No long confessions or paragraphs full of chit-chat. Use dialogue to create conflict, provide key information, and show character traits.
No Pacing or Structure: Avoid the sagging middle. Begin the story as close as possible to the moment of change—the inciting incident. Don't back off on tension once the incident and its aftermath happen. Don't allow yourself to be sidetracked. Pace the story, giving and withholding information. Tension is both internal—what goes on inside the characters—and external—the challenge they face. Learn to create tension. Speed internal action up. Slow external action down. Then reverse. If you introduce a flashback, carefully sign-post it in and out, to avoid confusion. Shifts in viewpoint should also be carefully introduced.
For as long as I can remember, the word said has been taught as being invisible in dialogue.
Times change. With the growing emphasis on audiobooks and text-to-speech, the said has become visible. Writers must learn to consider using the word sparsely, working movement or internal monologue between dialogues.
Example:
“Don’t move a thing,” Tom said, “I have to photograph the room.”
Versus: “Don’t move a thing.” Tom analyzed the lighting. “I have to photograph the

room.”
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How does retired TNW president, Lottie Wilds, spend her free time?
Answer: Presenting “An Evening with Lucy Stone" for church and school events. Lucy Stone
was a pioneer, who inspired Susan B. Anthony, among others, to become a suffragist.
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Are you ever at a loss of ideas when you sit and stare at that daunting blank screen? I have a solution. It’s called “The Storymatic.” Little prompt cards come in a small oblong box. There are six trillion stories offered in there.
Here are the rules:
1.) Draw two gold cards.
2.) Combine them to create your main character. For example, if you draw a “Patient” and a
“Follower,” your character may be a patient follower or a person who follows patients.
3.) Now draw two copper cards. Let these cards lead you into a story. For instance, a
“Vacation” and a “Broken Bone.”
4.) Now tell your story. There are only two laws. Your character has to change by the end of
the story, and you can’t kill a character.
There you have it. These people also have a children’s edition, called “The Storymatic Kids,”

and one to jog your old memories, called “Rememory.”
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Editor : How long have you been a NightWriter?
Bob:
It’s either 25 or 26 years. (I know . . . I had to do the math twice before I could believe it.) Anyway, back in 1989, during a period of financial problems and job losses, my family and I moved back to the Tulsa area, where my wife, Kathi, and I are both from. One of the first things I did after getting settled was to call the library and ask about writing clubs. They gave me the contact information for the Tulsa NightWriters, and I’ve been a member ever since.
Editor : What do you write?
Bob : I guess, nowadays, the books I’ve had published— Twisted Perception , Beneath a
Buried House , and Footprints of a Dancer —would be considered as crime fiction. However, my books have been called: mystery, suspense, hard-boiled, psychological thrillers, and police procedurals. I’m not sure any of the genre names really fit. I began writing when I was 14, during typing class. However, after the class was over, I discovered girls and fast cars. Anyway,

I didn’t pick it up again until I was in my forties. At that time, I was writing fantasy short stories. The critique group I joined right after joining the NightWriters convinced me to pick a more serious subject matter, abandon the short stories, and start a novel. The result was Twisted
Perception . However, my love of the unusual still shows in my novels, and I believe that is why they are difficult to squeeze into a specific genre.
Editor: Have you had anything published?
Bob: Twisted Perception (2006); Beneath a Buried House (2008); Footprints of a Dancer
(2012). All of the books have been published by Deadly Niche Press, an imprint of AWOC
Books.
Editor: Have you won any awards?
Bob: The books have all picked up some excellent reviews. Twisted Perception received
4 stars in a review by the Tulsa World , and Beneath a Buried House received a nice write-up in
USA Today ; however, so far, no awards. Perhaps my fourth novel will prevail.
Editor: What do you love most about writing?
Bob: Getting lost in the story.
Editor: What are your favorite books?
Bob: The book that made me fall in love with reading was A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine
L’Engle. I love anything by Dean Koontz and most of Stephen King’s work. Recently, I’ve discovered Ted Dekker— Eyes Wide Open .
Editor: What advice would you give to beginning writers?
Bob: Learn as much as you can about writing before you attempt it yourself. I don’t say that to discourage, but to advise. I’ve had several missed opportunities, which I believe would not have been missed had I been prepared. Always present your best work.
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Visit Bob Avey’s Web site: www.bobavey.com
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Visit Carla at:
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GUEST SPEAKER
Carla Stewart spoke on “Myths and Truths of Novel Writing" for the Fellowship of Christian
Writers' February meeting and was the guest speaker for the Woodward Public Library’s
Valentine Banquet on February 13th.
COMING JUNE 2015!
Carla’s next Roaring Twenties novel,
A Flying Affair, will release on June 3rd, and she’s excited about the cover reveal. The book is available for pre-order at any online site. Look for local events and online contests during release month.
Here’s what others are saying about the novel:
"Romance, danger, rebellion, exploration...and it's all delivered with the intricate sensory details and historical research readers have come to expect from Stewart's work."— Julie Cantrell, New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author of Into the Free and When Mountains Move
"Rich and complex....In A FLYING AFFAIR, the world is just opening up to women aviators, and
Stewart does a beautiful job of capturing the exhilaration and anxiety of the era."— Judy Christie, awardwinning author of Wreath, A Girl
"Deftly written, with a keen eye toward history, Carla Stewart's latest is sure to delight!"— Lisa Wingate, national bestselling author of The Prayer Box and The Story Keeper
BOOKS BY CARLA STEWART
The Hatmaker's Heart (FaithWords)
Sweet Dreams (FaithWords)—2014 Oklahoma Book Award Finalist
Stardust (FaithWords)—2013 Oklahoma Book Award Finalist; INSPY Short List
Broken Wings (FaithWords)—2012 Finalist, Oklahoma Book Award; 2012 Inspirational Reader’s Choice
Award (RWA)
Chasing Lilacs (FaithWords)—Finalist, Oklahoma Book Award; 2011 Best Fiction Book, OWFI
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Visit Jim at www.jimlaughter.com
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PAPERBACK RELEASE
Jim Laughter is happy to announce the paperback release of his new thriller, A Killer in Time , featuring a new cover, the first week of March.
SYNOPSIS
The FBI must stop a psychopath attached to the highest levels of the government before he can kill again.
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WRITING PROJECT
Lottie Wilds is writing a long article about John Christner Trucking, LLC, which will be published in a special edition of the Sapulpa News Herald promoting the growth and progress of local businesses. Lottie has worked as the receptionist at JCT for 10 years. She writes a monthly
JCT Family Newsletter for her company. She is delighted to get paid to write for work.
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This is how you do it. You sit down at the keyboard and you put one word after another until it’s done. It’s that easy, and that hard.
(1960 - Present), British Author
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SINGER OF SONGS, TELLER OF TALES
Scott is doing a poetry reading from his new book, These Stones.
In between the poems, he’ll be playing some songs and telling some stories. Everyone is invited!
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1302 E. 6th Street, Tulsa, OK, 74120
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Instructor: Author/Editor Renee' La Viness
Saturday, March 21, 2015
1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Nienhuis Park Community Center
3201 N. 9th Street, Broken Arrow, OK
Early registration encouraged. To enroll, please call:
Central Park Community Center (918) 259-8437
Nienhuis Park Community Center (918) 259-6550
or (918) 259-7000, ext. 7440
This workshop is contracted through the City of Broken Arrow Parks and Recreation Department.
http://jespiddlin.com/designingtheworldwithwords
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The Local Author’s Corner was created to encourage the Jazz and the writing community to collaborate in promoting Tulsa-area talent. You’ll find many Tulsa NightWriters showcased here.
If you haven’t visited this site, you’re in for a treat. Check it out at:
Hosted by Tulsa Area Children’s Book Writers
Monday, March 9 th at 6:30 p.m.
Martin Regional Library (auditorium)
2601 S. Garnett Rd., Tulsa, OK
Meet five area publishers—traditional, hybrid, self, and more.
Bring your questions! You will not want to miss this!
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In the Brady District and Beyond
For more information, please visit: http://poetsandwriters.okstate.edu/
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March 9 th : Tulsa Area Children’s Book Writers (Meetup)
Member of Publishing Panel
6:30 p.m. at Martin Regional Library, Tulsa, OK
Bill has been a guest speaker at the Lexicon Writers in Denton, Texas, for 3 years running.
He has been a speaker and panelist at the Rose State Writers’ Conference for the last 2 years.
He has spoken to several library book clubs in Oklahoma.
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Comments on books by Bill Wetterman are welcome.
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CREATESPACE CLASS
Sally Jadlow will teach a class on how to use CreateSpace.com to self-publish your book at the
Wordsowers Christian Writers Conference in Omaha, NE, on April 24 – 25, 2015. For more information go to www.wordsowers.com
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WRITING CLASS
Sally will also teach the spring writing class of Kansas City Writers Group, beginning March
12th and continuing for six weeks. For information contact Sally at Sjadlow@aol.com
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(1879 – 1955)
Physicist
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May 1 st – May 2 nd
Writing Zone: Craft from the Ground Up
Keynote Speaker:
(novels, short stories, nonfiction books, screenplays)
Be Part of the OWFI 2015 Team
Volunteers run the entire OWFI organization and conference. If you would like to be a part of making it happen, then please let someone know. Here’s a list of volunteer needs:
Shepherds
— Each conference presenter has an OWFI liaison who makes sure that they’re where they need to be and that they have a good experience at OWFI. Contact Linda Apple at lindacapple@gmail.com
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Agent/Editor Pitch Room —Working in the Agent/Editor pitch room is a great way to see the highs and lows of pitching your story. If you want a chance at this opportunity, contact Erin Cochran at ecochranpitchco15@gmail.com
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Basket Wars
— Each year Vivian Zabel and her Basket Wars crew do an awesome job of raising funds for scholarships to OWFI. To help, contact Vivian at vivian@vivianzabel.com
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Additional Volunteer Opportunities
—Check the OWFI Web site or e-mail
NatashaHanovaOWFI@gmail.org
.

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OWFI
Conference Chairs Registration
Workshops Hotel Reservations
Faculty First-Pages Critique Workshop
Book Room Famous Author Banquet
Schedule Scholarships Volunteer Needs Pitch-Session Appointments and more. . . .
This year, the Tulsa NightWriters has reserved three tables, of ten people each, in front of the speaker platform. If you have registered to attend the conference and want to sit with the group, then please contact TNW Treasurer Bill Wetterman at: bwetterman@cox.net
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PICTURE: The “basket” our club bought for the OWFI
Conference’s Basket Wars. It's a rolling tote that can hold books or other items a writer might
need when going to a conference .
Each year, OWFI holds a fundraiser to generate scholarships to help writers attend the annual conference. Clubs participate by purchasing and filling baskets to be auctioned at the conference. The cost of the baskets is donated by the clubs’ members; the funds raised, awarded the following year.
Time to create the best basket ever sold! All you need to do is help us fill our special bag. We have to complete our basket no later than May. We will put it on display, and anyone can bid on it.
Use your imagination--books you have published, pens, pencils, candy, bubble bath, headache meds, fluffy slippers, bath oils, notebooks, paper, note pads, etc.

Let’s have some fun while helping other writers!
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A Middle-Grade Anthology to Entertain Ages 9-12
By popular demand, new characters have been added.
Needed:
1500 - 2500 word short stories (Each story is a chapter.)
Submission Deadline:
Entries must be received before April 1, 2015
Publication will be August/September of 2015
For more information: http://www.jespiddlin.com/DaytonBarnes/submit
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The Peggy Fielding
Memorial Scholarship Fund
In honor of Peggy Fielding, whose hard work helped vault the
Tulsa NightWriters to the pinnacle of success as a writer’s organization, we have established a scholarship fund in her name for teenage and young adult writers.
Through individual NightWriter contributions, $260.00 has been collected, enough for three youth scholarships to this year’s conference. Additional contributions can be made to add to the fund.
If not used this year, OWFI will hold the funds and distribute them next year.
In her honor, our club sponsored the Crème de la Crème Award this year. We will have three front row tables by the speaker platform reserved for our club. The goal of your newly elected officers for
2015 is to hone the craft of writing. We will concentrate on improving our basic skills at all levels.
Whether beginner or published author, you can never stop learning.
If you’d like to make a contribution, please contact Bill Wetterman at
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Edited by Pat Wade and Joan Rhine

Julie
Jim Laughter Charles Betzler Bill Wetterman Pam Wetterman Kimmel-Harbaugh
President Vice-President Treasurer Hospitality Editor
2015 TNW MEETING SCHEDULE
President………………..Jim Laughter
March 17
John Mark Young, Esq.
(Author and Sapulpa Daily Herald columnist) jimlaughter@att.net
Research
Vice-President………… Charles Betzler e_tech1950@yahoo.com
Treasurer……………..Bill Wetterman bwetterman@cox.net
Hospitality…………...Pam Wetterman pwetterman@cox.net
Editor…….….Julie Kimmel-Harbaugh juliekh314@cox.net
April 21
Bill Wetterman
The Most Common Mistakes Writers Make
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