Wednesday, June 24, 2009
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Local newspaper columnist Shelly Schneider and
multi-published writers Dianna and Don Graveman will talk about "Getting
Paid to Tell the Truth" on Saturday, June 27.
Visit the EVENTS page for speaker bios.
A Workshop Registration Application can be found on
the Member Application page.
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The year 2009 is dedicated to "taking our
writing to the next level."
What this means is our focus in 2009 will be
on meeting the diverse interests and needs of all members, from beginners to
the next best seller.
Our primary goal this year is to offer a
variety of programs, including a few hands-on workshops that will appeal to
all writers on their journey to publication--from just starting out to
multi-published--and everyone in between.
If you're a current member, we want you to
get more involved! If you have a special interest or request for a speaker
or topic, please let us know.
If you're not a member but are thinking about
joining an energetic and accepting writers' organization, Saturday Writers
is the place for you! All writers are welcome; we especially encourage
beginners to join.
We believe Saturday Writers is one of the
finest writers' organizations in the Midwest, but don't take our word for
it.
Here's what former MWG President Patsy Bell Hobson
has to say about us: "Saturday Writers is one of our strongest and
most proactive chapters. . . Saturday Writers consistently win contests,
awards, and get published."
So, if you want to "take your writing
to the next level," please read below to find out how you can join Saturday
Writers.
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WHAT IS SATURDAY WRITERS AND WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN?
* Our membership is VERY AFFORDABLE - just $20 a year
for new members and $15 for current members who renew by March 1.
* Speakers at our ten monthly meetings educate, motivate,
and inspire us to achieve our writing goals.
* Our members showcase
their talent during our works-in-progress meetings.
* Our annual poetry and short story
contest winners receive cash, certificates, and recognition. We also publish
(on our web site and in our newsletter) information about other contest and
submission opportunities.
* Our quarterly newsletter, which
is sent to all members, is full of helpful information for and about writers.
* Our website is updated several times each month, and membership
entitles members to link from our website
* Chapter-members receive discounts at our annual fall
workshop and the
MWG conference each spring
* Network, network, network. Let's
face it; writing is more than finding your Muse and putting pen to paper (or
butt to chair and fingers to keyboard). Writing is a creative process, but
it's also a business. Like any successful businesses, it's also about
connections and networking. At Saturday Writers, we connect with
other writers and with experts in the publishing industry.
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You do not have to be published to become a member.
Writers on
all steps of the journey -- whether just starting out, struggling to finish
their works, or multi-published -- are welcome and encouraged to join us!
* Belonging to Saturday Writers is
a blessing --- and a bargain.
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Saturday Writers
is the web site for the St. Charles/Lincoln/Warren and St. Louis County chapter of the
Missouri Writer's Guild. Saturday Writers is a
not-for-profit organization and one of fourteen chapters of the Missouri Writers
Guild. Founded in January 2002, our members include writers from the Missouri
counties of St. Charles, Lincoln, Warren, and St. Louis, as well as members
from throughout Missouri and other states. Our members write in all
genres: fiction, non-fiction, essays, memoirs, poetry. Chapter meetings are the
last
Saturday of each month from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the St. Peters Community and Arts Center, 1035 St. Peters Howell Road (just
off Mid Rivers Mall Drive); St. Peters, MO 63376. Phone
636-397-6903. Directions to the center are found on the FAQ page.
The goal of Saturday
Writers is to be a forum to network
with local writers by offering support and by sharing ideas and markets for publication.
Each month we have a guest speaker, a
panel of speakers, a round-table discussion about some aspect of writing, or readings of
works in progress. We also have an annual workshop in the fall.
The
primary benefits of membership in Saturday Writers are attending our
meetings, receiving our quarterly newsletter, posting your bio on our
website and receiving e-mail updates
from our president about writing events and opportunities.
Saturday Writers is not a critique group
and does not provide formal critique or editing services as a benefit of
membership, but our during our meetings, writers can share tips and make
contacts for critique groups.
We strive to assist writers in achieving their publication goals so,
if they desire, they may become
members of the Missouri Writers' Guild, . Our membership also believes in "giving something back" by
sponsoring contests and by participating in community activities to support literacy and
to encourage aspiring writers. Each year we sponsor fiction and poetry contests
for adults, as well as writing competitions for children and young adults.
All writers, including non-members, may enter these competitions.
Winners in our writing contests have the opportunity to have their works
published in our annual Cuivre River Anthology.
Annual chapter
membership is $20, payable in January*. Membership is open to all writers over the age
of 15 (parental permission required for those aged 15-17), whether they've been published or not. While non-members may attend
"open" meetings for $5 per event, selected events are limited to members
of Saturday Writers only. Events intended for members only will be publicized as such and
will require pre-registration.
A membership
application and detailed information about becoming a member follows:
Saturday Writers
"Writers encouraging writers"
Membership Application
Mission: To network with local writers by
offering support and by sharing ideas and markets for publication. We strive
to assist writers in achieving their publication goals so they may qualify
for membership, if they desire, in the Missouri Writer’s Guild, our parent
organization.
Background: Saturday Writers was established
in January 2002 as a chapter of the Missouri Writer’s Guild, which is a
501(c) (3) non-profit educational association. While the Missouri Writer’s
Guild has publication requirements for membership, Saturday Writers does
not.
Membership Requirements: Members must be over
age 18 and pay annual dues. Saturday Writers members do not have to be
published.
Dues: Annual dues are $20, payable in the
month joined and renewable on January 1 of each year. Those joining after
September shall be paid through the next year. Dues cover attendance at
monthly events, a copy of the quarterly newsletter, and the right to include
a member bio on the web site:
www.saturdaywriters.org.
Meetings are held the last Saturday of each month from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at
the St. Peters Community & Arts Center, 1035 St. Peters Howell Road, St.
Peters, MO 63376.
Please fill out the attached form, turn it in
at the meeting, or send it, along with your check for $20 ($15 for current
members renewing their membership by March 1), payable to
Saturday Writers, to Sheree Nielsen (Membership Chair), 780 Waylon Way,
Wentzville, MO 63385. Keep this page for your records.
The web site
www.saturdaywriters.org
includes a calendar of upcoming events and speakers. For additional
information, e-mail donna <at> saturdaywriters <dot> org or amy <at>
saturdaywriters <dot> org
Highlight, copy,
and paste the Membership Application below into an MS Word Document
and use as directed below
OR
Click on green MEMBER APPLICATION link button (above left) to print off a
copy.
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Saturday Writers Membership Application
"Writers encouraging writers"
Date __________________
NAME:
__________________________________________________________
New Member
____ $20
Renewing
Member ___ $15 (if paid by March 1)
ADDRESS/CITY/STATE/ZIP (SO
WE CAN MAIL THE NEWSLETTER):
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
PHONE NUMBER ( OPTIONAL):
______________________________________
E-MAIL:
__________________________________________________________
AREA(S) OF WRITING INTEREST:
__________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
PUBLISHING CREDITS (IF ANY):
___________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
WHERE DID YOU HEAR ABOUT SATURDAY WRITERS?
_____________
______________________________________ ____________________________
COMMENTS:
_____________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
Mail form and check for $20 for New Members*,
payable to Saturday Writers, to:
Sheree Nielsen (Membership Chair)
780 Waylon Way, Wentzville, MO 63385
*$15 for current members who renew before Mar 1
Questions about Saturday Writers? e-mail
donna at saturdaywriters dot org or amy at saturdaywriters dot org
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Board Members (2009-2010)
President:
Vacant
Past President: Tricia Sanders
Secretary:
Pat Wahler, St. Peters, MO
Treasurer: David
"Kirk" Kirkland, St. Charles. MO
Membership
Chair: Sheree Nielsen, Wentzville, MO
Publicity Chair:
Tricia Sanders, Foristell, MO
Hospitality Chair:
Doyle Suit, St. Charles, MO
Children's Writers
Chair: Margo Dill, Champaign, IL
Book Sales Chair: Louella Turner, St.
Charles, MO
Newsletter Editor:
Amy Harke-Moore, Old Monroe, MO
Website Editor: Donna Volkenannt, St. Peters, MO
Anthology Co-editors: Louella Turner and
Donna Volkenannt
Founders Committee:
Saturday Writers was founded in January 2002 by the following five writers:
Donna Volkenannt, Lou
Turner, David "Kirk" Kirkland, Amy Harke-Moore, and Margo Dill Balinski
Past Presidents. Since
our founding in 2002, the following have served as our presidents:
Tricia
Sanders - Jan 2008 - Dec 2008
Amy
Willoughby-Burle - Jan 2007 - Dec 2007
Amy
Harke-Moore - Jan 2005 - Dec 2006
Donna
Volkenannt - Jan 2002 - Dec 2004
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