Member Events
KWA meets the 3rd Saturday monthly @ 1:30 pm, Rockwell Library 5939 E. 9th St. in Wichita, KS
Aug 17 – MONTHLY Meeting
Aug 24 – Main Library Local Author Day, 2-4 pm
Sep 21 – MONTHLY Meeting
Category Archives: Writing Craft
Build an Idea Bank
I’ve always been one of those people that jots down the random ideas that float in my head. The other day I was driving down McLean, on a route I’ve taken to work for the past four years. For some … Continue reading
Business Cards for Creative Types
A writer wants their words to be memorable, but there’s another item they want everyone to notice…their business card. Your name, email address, photo and website are sufficient introductory information. Experts argue if you really need to add your writing … Continue reading
Party On, Wayne: Gathering Research From Area Festivals and Cultural Events
Writing conferences and conventions are informative and helpful in the quest for publication. However, there are a slew of cultural and fun events in this area that can enrich your prose with flavor, color and depth. You may want to … Continue reading
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Platform Building: Identify, Engage and Commit to Your Tribe
Building a strong and successful author’s platform is every bit as vital as the construction of a dream home. It takes the raw materials of discipline and dedication to your tribe, or audience. As a writer, you are the proprietor … Continue reading
Dear Diary: Journaling for Writers
The Hubster and I recently spent time with our daughter in Dallas, and took the opportunity to visit the Holocaust Museum. There was an exhibit of Otto Frank’s family photographs, father of noted diarist Anne Frank. Diary of a Young … Continue reading
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Scene 2013 Conference Fast Approaches
If you missed the KWA meeting in February, HB Berlow–president, fills us in. Discussing the idea of Writers Conferences, HB pointed out that there are “three primary reasons to go to a writer’s conference: learning, networking, socializing.” A conference is … Continue reading
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How to Write a Killer Author Bio in Three Easy Steps
A clean, concise author biography is your calling card, and can mean the difference between future sales and languishing in the bookstore bargain bin. Creative writing may be your bread and butter, but tooting your own horn can be a … Continue reading
Incorporating the Five Senses in Your Writing
I’m a foodie. The anticipation and joy in my heart that I experience while waiting for a restaurant entrée or homemade dinner is ridiculous. When the steaming plate is finally placed before me, I’m blissful. It is a feast for … Continue reading