August Events
Wylie Police Veteran Helen Taylor
Saturday, August 4th, 10am to noon
Helen Taylor is an 11 year veteran of the Wylie Police Department, a member of the Crisis Negotiations team, and a certified police instructor. She has worked in the the patrol and crimes against children divisions and, in fact, received the Children’s Advocate of the Year Award for 2017.
$10 for program, reduced to $5 for those staying for lunch.
Build a Wildly Engaged Readership
Sunday, August 5th, 3PM to 6PM
Mary DeMuth, novelist and nonfiction author, will give you the tools you need to build a highly engaged, enthusiastic readership. In this seminar, you’ll learn the ins and outs of list building, discover how to create personalized content, and find innovative ways to legally gather subscribers.
The Foundry Club at Mockingbird Station in Dallas
$60 general admission / $45 for WWD students and alums
(Use Discount Code WORD at checkout for 10% off)
Accomplishing the Impossible
Saturday, August 11th, 10:30am-12pm
ACFW DFW Ready Writers presents: Accomplishing the Impossible: When Your Heart Says Yes, But Your Mind Says No
According to Greg Matthews, “The greatest obstacle to fulfilling goals and dreams is doubt.” He maintains that with the right mindset and the ability to envision those dreams and goals, we can accomplish anything. In this meeting, he will speak about his experiences, including having survived being mauled by grizzly bear in 2015.
Arlington Community Church
Guests welcome two times before asked to join the group.
Achieving Catharsis
Sunday, August 12th, 3PM to 6PM
You know how sometimes you close the cover of a book or walk out of the theater, and you’ve laughed, you’ve cried, gone through the whole gamut of emotions with a character, and now you feel renewed? That’s catharsis. In this seminar, we will focus on matching up character arcs with plot events and reversals to achieve catharsis.
The Foundry Club at Mockingbird Station in Dallas
$60 general admission / $45 for WWD students and alums
(Use Discount Code WORD at checkout for 10% off)
Critique Night
Tuesday, August 14th, 7 to 8:30PM
Dallas Area Writers Group* presents: Critique Night
Read and receive valuable feedback about your written work from authors: Win Shields, LaRee Bryant, and James Gaskin. Additional info, including format and guidelines can be found here.
Zula B Wylie Library in Cedar Hill
Free to attend!
August Bloc Buster Writing Challenge
Deadline: Wednesday, August 15th, midnight
Granbury Writers’ Bloc presents: August edition of Bloc Buster Challenge
This month’s challenge is to write a short story in less than 1500 words that uses the phrase, “This wasn’t the first time (blank) was trapped (in, on, under, inside, etc.) a (blank)…” anywhere in the story (fill in the blanks to suit). Submit your story and receive detailed scores and comments from three professional judges, plus a chance at a cash prize!
$20 contest entry fee
DAWG Poetry Contest
Deadline: Friday, August 17th, 11:59pm
Dallas Area Writers Group* presents: 2018 DAWG Poetry Contest
First, second and third place winners receive cash prizes and will be featured in DAWG publications. Winners will be announced at the October 20th writing workshop.
Read the rules or enter now.
$15 fee per entry / One free entry for DAWG members.
Trademarks & Copyrights
With the recent "Cockygate" scandal, it's now more important than ever for authors to know understand trademark and copyright laws. In this presentation, corporate attorney Susan Do will explain copyrights and trademarks, including how and when to apply for and register them, what they protect, and how to enforce them.
$35 non-members / Free for paid DFW-SPG members
Working With Choreographers
Working with fight choreographers and stunt coordinators is an essential skill for filmmakers, actors, and screenwriters. This event will include a workshop with a fight team and stunt team assembled by veteran choreographer and visionary Shane Richmond, followed by Q&A with the choreographers and networking after.
Free to attend!
Writing Despite Distractions
Saturday, August 18th, 4 to 6PM
Saturday Night Write presents: Writing Despite Distractions with Special Guest Speaker Trakina Prevost
Trakina will talk to us about the challenges of writing with a day job, a toddler, or other distractions. You’re passionate about your writing. You have a story you want to tell. So how can you fit it in when you have a 9 to 5, children and other things pulling on your time?
Flying Fish Restaurant Arlington
Free to attend!
Dialogue is one of the most versatile tools in a writer's arsenal, capable of revealing character, motivation, and backstory, while giving the author an excuse to explore themes or insights that might otherwise try a reader's patience. In this seminar, novelist David Eric Tomlinson will examine how dialogue, done right, can propel your story to new heights.
The Foundry Club at Mockingbird Station in Dallas
$60 general admission / $45 for WWD students and alums (Use Discount Code WORD at checkout for 10% off)
Jen Cho, EVP and GM at Weber Shandwick, will help authors define their brand, refine their story, and create consistent and clear messaging to make them a credible authority in their niche.
Yeager Office Suites in Plano - 1st Floor
Free for first-timers. Others: $10 online or $15 at the door.
Courtroom Trials
Sunday, August 26th, 2:30 to 4:30PM
Sisters in Crime North Dallas presents: Courtroom Trials: The Prosecutor Wore Pumps
Tanya K. Pierce will discuss her experiences as a female prosecutor, including her trial and case work, the challenges of dealing with crime victims, and the affect media has on investigations and courtroom work.
Frisco Public Library - 4th Floor | McCallum Room
Free to attend!
Spear carriers, love interests, sidekicks, mentors, and henchmen don’t always get much page space, so how can you use what you do give them to make them memorable? In this interactive seminar, we will focus on creating captivating side characters that add to the plot and earn their space on the page.
The Foundry Club at Mockingbird Station in Dallas
$60 general admission / $45 for WWD students and alums (Use Discount Code WORD at checkout for 10% off)
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