Wekiva Writers Critique Group

Wekiva Writers is a writing critique group, the focus of which is to offer respectful, constructive criticism that honors the writer and the writing in order to help the writer make his or her work the best it can be.  The group’s purpose is not to impose anyone’s ideas on the writer or the writing, but rather, to give thoughtful and careful feedback for the writer’s consideration.  They meet every Saturday at Wekiva Presbyterian Church in Longwood.  Meetings begin at 9 a.m. and continue until they’re finished (which depends on how many people attend and how much work is up for discussion).  This fun, informal group is open to anyone who would like to attend—and it’s free!

On July 17, Jamie Morris, with Woodstream Writers, will be a guest facilitator to conduct a writing workshop.  She’ll demonstrate the popular Amherst Writers and Artists method that she uses as a writing coach and workshop leader.  Jamie is offering this terrific opportunity free of charge.  If you’d like more information or have any questions, please email Marcia Brooks at mlbrooks1@embarqmail.com

How to Write and Illustrate Children’s Books workshop and brunch

Learn to write and illustrate the children’s book you’ve always dreamed of publishing.

10 a.m.-1 p.m., Sat., July 24,

Garden Gate Tea Room, 142 East 4th Ave., Mount Dora.

Writer’s coach/children’s book author Diana Scimone and children’s book illustrator/author Valerie Kosky will teach you practical steps and techniques to help you find the book inside you and put it on paper.

For budding and experienced writers and illustrators of children’s fiction and non-fiction. Portion of registration fee goes to The Born2Fly Project to stop child trafficking.

$56 advance; $66 at door; includes brunch.

407-333-3030 (writers), 407-321-9100 (illustrators).

Register at www.HowToWriteABook.biz , or mail check payable to Peapod Publishing, Inc., PO Box 951599, Lake Mary, FL 32795.

Terry Odell on Smashwords

Terry Odell has uploaded a couple of short stories to a digital site called

Smashwords.  They’re available in just about any format, and can be read

on your computer or phone if you don’t have one of the snazzy e-book

reading devices.

The first is “Words” which is absolutely free. It was the first short

story she ever sold, and it’s been out of “print” for a while, so she’s

pleased to be able to offer it.

The second is “Coping Mechanisms” which features characters from two of

her novels, Finding Sarah & Hidden Fire. You can read a sample for free.

If you like it, the whole thing is a whopping 99 cents.

You can find both of them here:

http://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/TerryOdell

(Scroll down the page for the links)

www.terryodell.com

http://terryodell.blogspot.com/

http://www.redroom.com/author/terry-odell