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Jan 28 – Monthly Meeting – Editing

Posted on January 5, 2017 by Starla

Please note that ONLY for this month, the meeting has been changed to January 28th. We’re starting off the new writing year with a program on Editing. There are so many ways to go about reviewing, refining, and improving your … Continue reading →

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October 15 Meeting – Characters

Posted on October 12, 2016 by Starla

This month our program has to do with Characters – What and Who They Are. No matter what genre you write in, characters are a key element to the writing project. This includes memoir writing. In a work of fiction, … Continue reading →

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Fairy Tale Challenge – Write In West McAlister’s Deli

Posted on September 16, 2016 by Starla

In an effort to breathe some life into the Monday night Write-Ins, we’re going to add some CHALLENGES. (Particularly to the West location) You don’t have to take part in the Challenge. You are still welcome to join us for … Continue reading →

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September 17 Meeting – Mystery Writing Panel & Manipulating Time Program

Posted on September 16, 2016 by Starla

This is one of those “more bang for your buck” meetings. At the September 17 meeting we will have two programs. 1:30-2:45 – Panel on writing mysteries, Rae Cuda and Louse Pelzl 3:00-4:00 – Mike Klaassen presentation “Warped Time: How … Continue reading →

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June 18 Meeting – Historical Writing

Posted on June 15, 2016 by Starla

The June 18th meeting will include a panel discussion on writing historical fiction. As always, there will be a general discussion on the topic with all members. Have a favorite reference? Bring it to share with others. Any great research … Continue reading →

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Updated Handout on Editing Creates Style

Posted on May 24, 2016 by Starla

Breaking news… The handout from the Editing program on May 21 has been removed. An updated handout, Quick Summary of Editing Creates Style, replaces that one. Be sure to check this out and do some serious thinking in connection with … Continue reading →

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Editing Program Handout

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Starla

Sara Jenlink presented a wonderful program on Editing at the Saturday May 21 meeting. One of her handouts has been added to the Writer Resources section on this website. She plans to tips on editing revisions once a month and … Continue reading →

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The Best Books on Writing

Posted on February 18, 2013 by KWA

I realize that many of the writers in the KWA have found their personal strides.  But I am a writer still exploring my creative voice.  As both a writer of fiction and a poet, there are several books that I … Continue reading →

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Live Blog from the Scene Seminar

Posted on March 25, 2011 by KWA

We kept a live blog going during the KWA Scene Seminar with speaker Kirt Hickman. If you couldn’t make it, check out a sample of what you missed! — Erin Perry O’Donnell, Scene Seminar Coordinator 4:19 p.m. Critiques–everyone needs them. … Continue reading →

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