Henderson Writers' Group Weekly News

Issue #08

2012-02-26T09:43:00.001-08:00

Monday Meeting Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM, 4550 S. Maryland Pkwy Across From UNLV.

February 2012 Sun Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat
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5	6 Saxby’s Coffee 6:30-8:30 Pm	7	8 Writers Pen & Grill http://penandgrill.com	9	10	11
12	13 Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf 6:00 -8:30 PM Speaker	14	15	16	17	18
19	20 Saxby’s Coffee 6:30-8:30 PM	21	22 Roundtable Pizza 6:30-8:30 PM	23	24	25
26	27 Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf 6:00 -8:30 PM	28	29 Happy Leap Year!!	March 1	2	3

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March 2012 Sun Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat
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4	5 Saxby’s Coffee 6:30-8:30 Pm	6	7	8	9	10
11	12 Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf 6:00 -8:30 PM	13	14 Writers Pen & Grill http://penandgrill.com 6:30 pm - ??	15	16	17
18	19 Saxby’s Coffee 6:30-8:30 PM	20	21	22	23	24
25	26 Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf 6:00 -8:30 PM	27	28 Roundtable Pizza Mtg. 6:30-8:30PM	29	30	31

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Las Vegas Writers Conference April 19-21, 2012 Sam’s Town Hotel & Casino

http://lasvegaswritersconference.com

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The winners of the Henderson Writers Group Student Writers Contest have been selected. However…

Did you submit a story to the Henderson Writers Group Student Writers contest?

Did you supply contact information? Contact Jo Wilkins.

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Issue #07

2012-02-19T07:39:00.001-08:00

Monday Meeting Saxby’s Coffee Lounge, 72 Horizon Ridge Pkwy, Henderson. 95 fwy @ Horizon Exit. 6:30 – 8:30 PM.

Speaker David Smith (last Monday’s speaker cancelled. David Smith has assured Darlien he’ll be there)

A little about David Smith

As an author, Dave has published the highly acclaimed tennis books, TENNIS MASTERY and COACHING MASTERY; both books have become top-sellers and focus on developing tennis players within his “Advanced Foundation” principles.Also, David is the co-author of the popular fictional novels HIDDEN MICKEY, a series of action-adventure mysteries for adults about Walt Disney and Disneyland. His newest book, a solo effort, HIDDEN MICKEY 5: Chasing New Frontiers was just released in August of 2011.

As a speaker, Dave has been a featured keynote speaker for many conventions, workshops, and lectures as well as at a number of USPTA conferences where he has been awarded “Speaker of the Year.” Dave also lectures on the art and business of writing, giving addresses on how to take a writing dream into a successful reality.

February 2012 Sun Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat
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5	6 Saxby’s Coffee 6:30-8:30 Pm	7	8 Writers Pen & Grill http://penandgrill.com	9	10	11
12	13 Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf 6:00 -8:30 PM ~~Speaker~~	14	15	16	17	18
19	20 Saxby’s Coffee 6:30-8:30 PM Speaker	21	22 Roundtable Pizza 6:30-8:30 PM	23	24	25
26	27 Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf 6:00 -8:30 PM	28	29 Happy Leap Year!!

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Las Vegas Writers Conference April 19-21, 2012

http://lasvegaswritersconference.com

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CONGRATULATIONS!! WRITERS BLOC IV AUTHORS:

The authors who’s stories were selected by National University for Writer’s Bloc IV are:

In Alphabetical Order – by last name

Grace Andrews

Garry Buzick

A.L. Campbell (Audrey Balzart)

Vital Germaine

Sid Goodman

Kathie Harrington

Leslie Hoffman

Ray Katz

Patricia Kranish

Judy Logan

Michael Malony

Lisa McGlaun

Fred Rayworth

Maudie Robinson

Amanda Skenandore

Darrah Whitaker

Jo Wilkins

Jay Yarbrough

Brian Yates

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Recommended Reading:

New tools make self-publishing e-books easier

http://www.usatoday.com/life/books/news/story/2012-02-14/ebook-self-publishing/53097762/1

**Reposted from USA Today News

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When I lost the ability to type

http://www.salon.com/2012/02/15/when_i_lost_the_ability_to_type/

**Reposted from Salon.com

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Free E-book Software:

Calibre E-book Management

http://calibre-ebook.com/

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Issue #06

2012-02-12T10:47:00.001-08:00

Monday meeting Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf 6:00 pm – 8:30 PM 4550 S. Maryland Pkwy, Across from UNLV.

Speaker Guy Dawson of Henderson Press – Do It Yourself Public Relations For Writers

February 2012 Sun Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat
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5	6 Saxby’s Coffee 6:30-8:30 Pm	7	8 Writers Pen & Grill http://penandgrill.com	9	10	11
12	13 Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf 6:00 -8:30 PM Speaker	14	15	16	17	18
19	20 Saxby’s Coffee 6:30-8:30 PM	21	22 Roundtable Pizza 6:30-8:30 PM	23	24	25
26	27 Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf 6:00 -8:30 PM	28	29 Happy Leap Year!!

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Las Vegas Writers Conference April 19-21, 2012 Sam’s Town Hotel & Gambling Hall

http://lasvegaswritersconference.com

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What are the rules for writing numbers?

Simple Recommended Rules to Bookmark for reference:

Blue Book of Grammar by Jane Straus http://www.grammarbook.com/numbers/numbers.asp

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Chicago Manual of Style by University of Chicago Press. The bible for writers used by editors.

http://www.chicagomanualofstyle.org/search.epl

available on Amazon.com and bookstores nationwide. Sign up for online version http://www.chicagomanualofstyle.org/subscription_opts.html

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The Henderson Writer’s Group annual event, the Las Vegas Writers Conference is looking for Raffle Prizes. The money raised for the raffle prizes are used for the Student Writers Contest fund. The winners of the Student Writing Contest receive attendance to the conference, publication in the biannual Writers Bloc and CASH prizes. If you would like to donate a gift for the raffle please contact Jo Wilkins or Janelle Evans. Or contact any board member at the weekly meetings. Raffle Prizes are tax deductible. Gift cards must be national chain affiliated. Attendees come from all over the country. Quilts are a huge draw for the raffle, writing related items, gift baskets for writers; office supplies, spa goodies, pet baskets, coffee and/or tea, related items every writer can indulge in are always welcome.

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Special Announcement Attend San Francisco Writers Conference for FREE!!

2012-02-08T06:59:00.000-08:00

Special Announcement!! Attend the San Francisco Writers Conference for FREE!! This is an exciting opportunity. Enter today, read the guidelines carefully.

http://www.writersdigest.com/editor-blogs/guide-to-literary-agents/amazing-giveaway-a-free-pass-to-the-2012-san-francisco-writers-conference-feb-16-19-2012-worth-745#comment-207951

Issue #05

2012-02-05T20:21:00.001-08:00

Monday February 6th, Meeting Saxby’s Coffee Lounge, 72 Horizon Ridge Pkwy, 95 Fwy at Horizon Exit. 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

February 2012 Sun Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat
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5	6 Saxby’s Coffee 6:30-8:30 Pm	7	8 Writers Pen & Grill http://penandgrill.com	9	10	11
12	13 Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf 6:00 -8:30 PM Speaker	14	15	16	17	18
19	20 Saxby’s Coffee 6:30-8:30 PM	21	22 Roundtable Pizza 6:30-8:30 PM	23	24	25
26	27 Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf 6:00 -8:30 PM	28	29 Happy Leap Year!!

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Monday February 11, 2012 Speaker at Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf,

6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Guy Dawson of Henderson News

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The Nevada PTA is hosting an event Saturday April 28th at Texas Station. If you have material that is suitable for grades k - 12, contact Brian T. Yates at yatesbt@comcast.net. The two tables cost $350 and Brian is willing to split the fee among anyone interested in attending. This is an opportunity to meet principals, librarians, teachers, and parents who can get you access to the schools in Clark County.

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Las Vegas Writers Conference April 19-21, 2012

Sign up today! http://lasvegaswritersconference.com

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Results for the 2012 Student Writing Contest & Writer’s Bloc IV should be finalized by the end of next week. Jo Wilkins will contact the winners!

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Have a great week!!

Teresa Watts, Editor

Issue #04

2012-01-29T09:28:00.001-08:00

Monday Meeting Saxby’s Coffee Lounge, 72 Horizon Ridge Pkwy. 95 fwy @ Horizon Exit. 6:30-8:30 PM.

February 2012 Sun Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat
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5	6 Saxby’s Coffee 6:30-8:30 Pm	7	8	9	10	11
12	13 Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf 6:00 -8:30 PM Speaker	14	15 Writers Pen & Grill http://penandgrill.com	16	17	18
19	20 Saxby’s Coffee 6:30-8:30 PM	21	22 Roundtable Pizza 6:30-8:30 PM	23	24	25
26	27 Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf 6:00 -8:30 PM	28	29 Happy Leap Year!!

February 13, 2012 Monday Meeting at Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM Speaker Guy Dawson of the Henderson News will talk on “Do It Yourself Public Relations for Writers”
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Las Vegas Writers Conference

April 19-21, 2012

Sam’s Town Hotel & Gambling Hall

Register Today at http://lasvegaswritersconference.com

Meet agents, publishers, authors and more at the Henderson Writer’s Group Annual Event!

Workshops, Q & A Panels, Pitch Sessions and Meals included with registration cost. Hotel and travel not included.

Limited Attendance. Don’t miss out on this exciting event!

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UNLV Screenwriting Course. For more information click link below
https://cedwebserver.unlv.edu/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?&course=121WR1124
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Bella Online Muse Literary Accepting Submissions for Spring Equinox Issue.

A reminder that the deadline for submissions to the upcoming Spring Equinox 
issue is Sunday, February 5th. Be sure to get your poems, plays, photos, short 
stories, and other submissions in by then! We offer free feedback, and we'd love 
to help you reach your goal of being published!

http://bellaonline.com

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Lost in Las Vegas Writing Contest

Writing Contest $$ Lost in Las Vegas. See website for submission guidelines and details of prizes

Intro from the Website:

~What have you lost in Las Vegas? Your money, your honey, your virginity?

Or maybe you found something in Sin City-a big poker game, a binge, a gorgeous spouse

 (freedom from that spouse), whatever. We’d like to hear about it! Keeping within the spirit

and theme of Lost in Las Vegas-trouble, hard luck, good luck, or madcap adventure-

we want your craziest Vegas true adventure story, or a fictional story that happened

only in the Vegas of your wildest dreams.

http://www.lostinlasvegas.com/index.php?option=com_pages&pageId=27

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Facebook Mandatory Timeline
Are You Ready For It?
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2091735/Facebook-Timeline-mandatory-users--just-7-days-clean-up.html
There is a lot of buzz on facebook with users upset about this drastic change to your profile page. I’ve been using it for awhile, although I’m not a fan, it’s not that bad and really no major changes. Facebook has just moved things around to make it look like a newspaper or magazine page.
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Technorati Tags: Writers Conference,Writers Groups,Writers,Authors

Issue #03

2012-01-21T08:55:00.001-08:00

Monday Meeting Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf 4550 S. Maryland Pkwy, Across From UNLV 6:00 PM – 8:30 Pm.

Wednesday West Side Meeting Roundtable Pizza 9350 W. Sahara Ave @ Ft. Apache 6:30 –8:30 PM vb

January 2012 Sun Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat
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8	9 Coffee Bean & Tea 6:00-8:30Pm pm	10	11 Writer’s Pen & Grill 6:30 PM - ?? Pen & Grill	12	13	14
15	16 Saxby’s Coffee 6:30-8:30 Pm	17	18	19	20	21
22	23 Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf 6:00 -8:30 PM	24	25 Roundtable Pizza 6:30-8:30 PM	26	27	28
29	30 Saxby’s Coffee 6:30-8:30PM	31

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The Las Vegas Writers Conference

Register Today!http://lasvegaswritersconference.com

For Faculty

http://site.lasvegaswritersconference.com/About.html

For Schedule

http://site.lasvegaswritersconference.com/Portfolio.html

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Call for Submissions!!

Dark Moon Books open to submission on Alternative History.

http://www.darkmoonbooks.com/

Missouri Review open to new submissions

Poetry, fiction, non-fiction, flash fiction, essays

http://www.missourireview.com/tmrsubmissions/regular-submission-guidelines/

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Recommended Reading

Confessions of a publisher on Pandodaily.com

http://pandodaily.com/2012/01/17/confessions-of-a-publisher-were-in-amazons-sights-and-theyre-going-to-kill-us/

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Apple introduces iBook Authors, before publishing check out all the details. Please

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/01/20/apple_ibooks/

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Have a great week!!

Teresa Watts, Editor

Issue #02

2012-01-14T08:56:00.001-08:00

Monday Meeting Saxby’s Coffee Lounge 72 Horizon Ridge Pkwy, Horizon & 95 fwy. 6:30 – 8:30 Pm.
Speaker Maxwell Alexandar Drake, Writing a Fight Scene http://www.maxwellalexanderdrake.com/

January 2012 Sun Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat
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8	9 Coffee Bean & Tea 6:00-8:30Pm pm	10	11 Writer’s Pen & Grill 6:30 PM – ?? Pen & Grill	12	13	14
15	16 Saxby’s Coffee 6:30-8:30 Pm	17	18	19	20	21
22	23 Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf 6:00 -8:30 PM	24	25 Roundtable Pizza 6:30-8:30 PM	26	27	28
29	30 Saxby’s Coffee 6:30 –8:30 pm	31

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It’s only 4 months away! The Henderson Writer’s Group annual Las Vegas Writers Conference. Register online. If you are a member of the HWG $25.00 discount will be refunded to you via check from HWG. See website for details and attending faculty.
Exciting line up coming this year. I always say you have to attend at least once in your lifetime. Writer’s Conferences are beneficial to your writing career. There is a lot more to it than just writing a story.
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Writer’s Digest annual competition is back! Deadline April 20,2012. Click the link below for submission guidelines and details.
http://www.writersdigest.com/competitions/selfpublished?et_mid=533226&rid=2954130
Check Writer's Digest Writing Competitions website to find out about all 2012 competitions.
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Submission Calls:
Chica Peeps: a group of women who anchor, guide and nurture each other, often through humor; a sisterhood of strength and support.
We are seeking submissions for a soon-to-be-published short story anthology ~ true stories, written from the heart, about three or more female friends - what an enduring tribute to your friends...your Chica Peeps!
We want to hear about your friends. Your story is what's important, not your writing style. NO FEE to submit OR appear in anthology!
http://www.chicapeeps.com/
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Writers Tricks of the Trade Newsletter

Writers' Tricks of the Trade Newsletter/Magazine which is slowly transitioning to an online magazine.

Exciting things are on the horizon. I am now accepting queries for guest bloggers and the subject they

would like to blog about and Coming issues will include a short, short story each month

(submission guidelines soon) beginning in March. 
http://writerstricksofthetrade.blogspot.com/

Contact: Morgan St. James for guidelines and details

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Upcoming Events
Las Vegas Write Your Book in a Weekend Retreat
JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort and Spa - 221 N. Rampart
April 20-22, 2012
What if you could write a book in a weekend - not just any book, but the best, most inspired writing you have ever done? You can with Tom Bird at the Write Your Book in a Weekend Retreat. Learn more at: http://www.authoruniversity.com. $500 discount with code: LUCKY 21.
Contact: Christene Houston for details and more information.
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Be Productive, Positive, Prosper & Published in 2012!!
Have a great week!
Teresa L. Watts, Editor

Issue #01

2012-01-07T20:23:00.001-08:00

We’re Back!! Happy New Year Writers let’s make 2012 the year to Be – Productive, Positive, Prosper & Published!

Monday meeting Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM. 4550 S. Maryland Pkwy. Across from UNLV.

**Note, Coffee Bean meetings begin at 6:00PM - Saxby’s meeting begins at 6:30PM.

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January 2012 Sun Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat
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8	9 Coffee Bean & Tea 6:00-8:30Pm pm	10	11 Writer’s Pen & Grill 6:30 PM –http://penandgrill.com	12	13	14
15	16 Saxby’s 6:30-8:30 Pm	17	18	19	20	21
22	23 Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf 6:00 -8:30 PM	24	25 Roundtable Pizza 6:30-8:30 PM	26	27	28
29	30 Saxby’s Coffee Lounge 6:30-8:30 pm	31

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Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award 2012 see details and guidelines on Create Space. No entry fee. Self-published or unpublished manuscripts only. Submissions begin January 23, 2012 deadline February 5, 2012.

https://www.createspace.com/abna

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Have a great week!

Teresa Watts, Editor

Reminder For Henderson Writer’s Group

2011-12-26T09:11:00.001-08:00

Wednesday December 28th Roundtable Pizza Meeting, 6:30 –8:30 Pm, 9350 W. Sahara Ave @ Ft. Apache

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No Meeting on Monday January 2, 2012. Monday night Meeting’s will resume on Monday January 9, 2012 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM at the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, 4550 S. Maryland Pkwy Across from UNLV.

January 2012 Sun Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat
1	2	3	4	5	6	7
8	9 Coffee Bean & Tea 6:00-8:30Pm pm	10	11 Writer’s Pen & Grill 6:30 PM - ??	12	13	14
15	16 Saxby’s 6:30-8:30 Pm	17	18	19	20	21
22	23 Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf 6:00 -8:30 PM	24	25 Roundtable Pizza 6:30-8:30 PM	26	27	28
29	30 No Meeting	31

Issue #47

2011-12-09T10:12:00.001-08:00

Monday December 12, 2011, 6:00 PM – 8:45PM. Clark County Library, Jewel Box Theatre. Flamingo & Maryland Pkwy. HWG Holiday Party. Potluck dinner, with games & gift exchange (Bring a gift receive a gift).

December 12 will be the last Monday get together for 2011. Regular HWG general meetings will resume on Monday January 2, 2012 @ Saxby’s Coffee Lounge, 72 Horizon Ridge Pkwy, 95 Fwy & Horizon Exit. 6:30 pm – 8:45 pm.

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There will be a general meeting at Roundtable Pizza Wednesday December 28, 2011. 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm. 9350 W. Sahara @ Ft. Apache.

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This will be the last newsletter for 2011. Henderson Writers Group wishes everyone a safe and Happy Holiday Season. Wishing all a productive and published 2012!!

Weekly Newsletter will resume January 7, 2012

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December 2011 Sun Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat
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7	5 Saxby’s 6:30-8:30pm	6	7	8	9	10
11	12 HWG Holiday Party	13	14 Pen & Grill 6:30PM - ??	15	16	17
18	19 No meeting	20	21	22	23	24
25	26 No Meeting	27	28 Roundtable pizza Mtg. 6:30-8:30Pm	29	30	31

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Congratulations to Michael Molony & Linda Lou!

Mike & Linda surprised visiting family members over the Thanksgiving holiday with a wedding. You can read all the surprise details on Linda’s Blog. http://vegaslindalou.blogspot.com

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Submission Call:

Australia Publisher Hardie Grant Egmont looking for UNPUBLISHED YA Writers. See website for details. This is not a contest.

http://www.hardiegrant.com.au/egmont/contact-us/the-ampersand-project

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Grant Opportunity:

$25,000 Grant Opportunity for Poetry Writers on Grants.gov

NEA Literature Fellowships: Poetry

http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=CfnzTNkVJNYM61plwqCJMRvczmGpZxBzMrjHkp9QCCJL8dcVGrty!-64218969?oppId=130713&mode=VIEW

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HWG Members,

The deadline for the short story submissions for Writer's Block IV have been extended to Dec. 31st. You're invited to send your edited stories, no longer than 4000 words in length, to Jo Wilkins. The submissions are judged independently. The top sixteen stories will make up the compilation.

Remember, the proceeds of this anthology help fund our Youth Writing Contest, and will give you a publishing credit on your resume.

If you've already submitted but did not receive an email confirmation from Jo, our president, please send it again.

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Have a great week and remainder of 2011! Be safe and Happy Holidays

Teresa Watts, Editor

Issue #46

2011-12-04T15:23:00.001-08:00

Monday Meeting at Saxby’s Coffee Lounge, 6:30 – 8:30 PM, 72 Horizon Ridge Pkwy, 95 fwy @ Horizon Exit.

December 2011 Sun Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat
				1	2	3
7	5 Saxby’s 6:30-8:30pm	6	7	8	9	10
11	12 HWG Holiday Party	13	14 Pen & Grill 6:30PM - ??	15	16	17
18	19 No meeting	20	21	22	23	24
25	26 No Meeting	27	28 Roundtable pizza Mtg. 6:30-8:30Pm	29	30	31

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Only 2 Monday night meetings for 2011 left.

Monday December 12th Henderson Writers Group Annual Holiday Party at the Clark County Library, Flamingo and Maryland Pkwy. 6:30 PM – 8:45 PM. Food, games and gift exchange.

Wednesday December 28th Pizza meeting at Roundtable Pizza Ft. Apache and W. Sahara 6:30-8:30 PM.

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Have a great week!

Teresa Watts, Editor

Issue #45

2011-11-27T10:37:00.001-08:00

Monday Meeting 6:00 PM – 8:30PM Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, 4250 S. Maryland Pkwy. Across from UNLV

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December 2011 Sun Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat
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7	5 Saxby’s 6:30-8:30pm	6	7	8	9	10
11	12 HWG Holiday Party 6:30-8:45Pm	13	14	15	16	17
18	19 No meeting	20	21	22	23	24
25	26 No Meeting	27	28 Roundtable Pizza Mtg. 6:30-8:30Pm	29	30	31

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Only 4 days left to submit for the Henderson Writers Group Anthology Writers Bloc 4. Members who wish to submit please send your story to Jo Wilkins.

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Henderson Writers Group Holiday Party Monday December 12th will be at the Clark County Library in the Jewel Box Theater. 6:30 – 8:45Pm. Games, gifts, food and holiday celebration!

Gift Exchange bring a gift take a gift. You are not required to participate in the Holiday gift exchange. If you do not wish to bring a gift, please do not take a gift.

Monday December 12th will be the last Monday gathering for the Henderson Writers Group for 2011. General Monday meetings will resume on January 2, 2012, 6:30 PM at Saxby’s Coffee Lounge, 72 Horizon Ridge Pkwy, 95 & Horizon Exit.

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We will have a West Side Meeting on Wednesday December 28, 2011 6:30-8:30 PM at Roundtable Pizza, W. Sahara and Ft. Apache.

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Have a great week!

Teresa Watts, Editor

Issue #44

2011-11-20T21:22:00.001-08:00

Monday meeting @ Saxby’s Coffee Lounge 72 Horizon Ridge Pkwy 95 Fwy @ Horizon exit. 6:30-8:30 PM

Wednesday Night Meeting Roundtable Pizza Fort Apache & W. Sahara 6:30-8:30 PM

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November 2011 Sun Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat
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6	7 Saxby’s 6:30-8:30pm	8	9 Writers Pen & Grill	10	11	12
13	14 Coffee Bean 6:oo-8:30 PM	15	16	17	18	19
20	21 Saxby’s 6:30-8:30pm	22	23	24	25	26
27	28 Coffee Bean 6:oo-8:30 PM	29	30

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Writer Beware! Blog Alert

http://accrispin.blogspot.com/2011/11/alert-light-sword-publishing-returns.html

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Thursday is Thanksgiving!

The history of the feasting day goes back as far as 1621, but it didn’t happen on the fourth Thursday in the beginning. It took a few presidents and a few hundred years to finally settle on the day of the official holiday.

In 1789, President George Washington proclaimed November 26th as the Thanksgiving Holiday. In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln declared the fourth Thursday of November as the National Thanksgiving Day. In 1939 President Franklin D. Roosevelt changed the national holiday to November 23, the next to the last Thursday to be the national holiday. No surprise, controversy and refusal from the American people who stuck to tradition and continued to celebrate on the fourth Thursday instead. In 1941, Roosevelt succeeded and signed the bill making the fourth Thursday of November as the National Holiday Thanksgiving Day.

Want to read about the first Thanksgiving Dinner of 1621? http://pilgrimhall.org/f_thanks.htm

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Your book is done or almost done, do you have a tag line? In Hollywood they are called LOG LINES. In publishing refer to your TAG LINE. Here’s a great read on Book Buzzr on getting the description of your story down in a few short words. http://www.bookbuzzr.com/blog/book-marketing/book-marketing-mistake-number-1-no-tag-line-for-book-or-author/

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Have a great week and filling Thanksgiving Day everyone!

Teresa Watts, Editor

Henderson Writers' Group Weekly News

Issue #08

Issue #07

New tools make self-publishing e-books easier

When I lost the ability to type

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** Special Announcement ** Attend San Francisco Writers Conference for FREE!!

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Issue #04

Issue #03

Issue #02

Issue #01

We’re Back!! Happy New Year Writers let’s make 2012 the year to Be – Productive, Positive, Prosper & Published!

Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award 2012 see details and guidelines on Create Space. No entry fee. Self-published or unpublished manuscripts only. Submissions begin January 23, 2012 deadline February 5, 2012.

https://www.createspace.com/abna

Reminder For Henderson Writer’s Group

Issue #47

NEA Literature Fellowships: Poetry

Issue #46

Issue #45

Issue #44

Special Announcement Attend San Francisco Writers Conference for FREE!!