Greater Lehigh Valley

Writers Group


3650 Nazareth Pike, PMB #136
  Bethlehem, PA 18020-1115 
 
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Monthly Programs

Monthly Meetings

GLVWG meets from September through June on the 4th Saturday of the month at the Palmer Library, Palmer Township. Note: no monthly meetings are held in December, July, or August. We typically skip either March or April due to the conference—check the calendar on the home page for details. Click here for upcoming programs.

Our Schedule

9:45 a.m. Join us for refreshments

10–10:40 GLVWG business meeting

Open to all members; prospective members are invited to attend up to three times. We introduce new members/guests and what they write; encourage members to share publishing news/writing triumphs; announce upcoming events; gather member opinions about how best to use organizational funds to serve their needs; and let people know about volunteer opportunities within GLVWG and other ways to promote networking with other writers. The participation of all members is highly valued--otherwise, you are leaving important decisions up to others!

10:40 Spotlight or Tech Talk

A member presents either a Spotlight (a reading of original work) or a Tech Talk (tips on writing craft for fellow writers). To volunteer, contact any Member Representative.

10:50 Refreshments

11:00 Program: A guest speaker—a published author or other publishing industry professional—focuses on some aspect of the craft of writing or the business of publishing.

On dates where an afternoon workshop is scheduled, don’t run off! Those staying through often lunch together. An announcement to this effect will be made.  

NOTE: As of October 2011, Afternoon Workshops are no charge to members, 
BUT YOU MUST STILL REGISTER HERE.  

Non members are $15.00 Register HERE.


Morning Programs
11 am-12 noon Following Monthly Meeting
No registration or fee for the morning programs

Saturday January 28, 11-00AM - 12:00 Noon. Morning Program

Indie Publishing 101

Bart Palamaro surveys the burgeoning Indie (self) publishing business.  What is the current state of the publishing industry? Changing contracts. Why Indie publish?  What does the current market look like? Why you should (or shouldn’t) Indie publish. What about agents, publishers? Time, finances and skills. What has to be done to Indie publish a book? What should you do yourself? What should you farm out? Can you really sell books this way? What others have experienced. Basic marketing considerations: title, cover and formatting. Support resources. Legal stuff.  Q&A


Saturday February 25th, 11-00AM - 12:00 Noon. Morning Program

Poetry for the Prose Writer: Using Poetic Techniques to Enhance Your Writing
Ben Heins

We will explore poetic elements that can heighten and energize our own writing, including the use of an economy of language, unique and engaging imagery, rhythm, sonic resonance, clarity and order of detail. By studying poems by Billy Collins, Sharon Olds and others, we will examine how we might apply these elements to our own writing.

Ben Heins is the author of the forthcoming electronic chapbook, Greatest Hits & B-Sides, set to be released by Vagabondage Press on March 13 at www.vagabonagepress.com. He is currently teaching accelerated composition at Rosemont College, putting the finishing touches on his thesis, and will be graduating this spring with an MFA in poetry. Though he currently resides in Greater Philadelphia, Ben was born and raised in the Lehigh Valley, where he studied under the late Dr. Len Roberts. Ben's work has appeared in several local and national journals, including Lehigh Valley Literary Review, Wild Violet, White Pelican Review, and The Battered Suitcase, among others. His poem, "Stone's Weight," won first place the Lindsay R. Hannah Poetry Contest in 2007. He also has been meeting bi-weekly with a close-knit poetry group in Bethlehem since 2005. He can be contacted at benheins@yahoo.com.


Saturday April 28th, 11-00AM - 12:00 Noon. Morning Program

Kieryn Nicholas: "Create While You Can Relate: Why Being a Young Writer is an Asset Rather Than a Disadvantage."

Kieryn Nicolas is the author of two young adult novels, Rain and Flawless Ruins, as well as the short story Poison Ivy. Kieryn lives in Pennsylvania with her parents, younger sister and yellow lab. In addition to being an author, Kieryn is a black belt in Taekwondo, which means you never want to mess with her or her characters. She has also found a new way to terrorize her parents, in the form of a driver’s license. (Kidding, she’s a totally awesome driver. Just don’t mention “manual transmission” around her.) When she isn’t writing, Kieryn is fulfilling her duty as Conqueror of Daily Homework Assignments. With her course load, college visits, standardized tests, and recent addiction to Doctor Who, writing can sometimes get shuffled down on the To Do List. However, even if it’s finals week she’ll find time, somehow, to work on that New Idea That Just Won’t Let Go.


 
 
 

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