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2008 Writer's Roundup - NETWO's 22nd Annual Writers' 
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The 2008 Writers' Roundup Conference, April 25 & 26

2008 Conference NETWO's 22nd conference was a hugh success. All three agents, and the editor, had full slates of interviews, and the good news is -- a number of the attendees were asked to submit samples, or three chapters, or the entire manuscript! Nancy Robertson Masters gave a terrific workshop on Friday. She had the largest crowd we've had for a workshop.

The "Mystery Night" was enjoyed by all. A special thanks to Our "actors" -- Holly White, Earlene Callan, Ginnie Bivona, Bill Carl, David Allen, Paul Paris, and Tommy Merick. Everyone - audience and actors - had a great time.

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A Treasure Box

NETWO's 2008 anthology, A Treasure Box, is here,
and everybody is talking about what a beautiful, well-produced book it is. And, as Jory says, if you write, you can learn from this book. If you haven't gotten your yet, order one on-line by clicking here or, pick one up at the next NETWO meeting. Not only will you be supporting your writers group, but you will read some terrific stories and poems, and learn more about the creative process.


NETWO's Laurel Jean Pamplin has been recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow by the Mount Vernon Rotary Club. Jean is a founding member of NETWO, and also the Mount Vernon Arts Alliance. She currently servs on the Franklin County Library Board, and is active in the United Methodist Women's Organization. She has served on the Franklin County Historical Association board. Jean has written across many genres and has been and is active in NETWO. Congratulations, Jean. You deserve that -- and more.
The 2008 Short Story Contest deadline has passed. Hope your story is in. Winners will be announced at the Saturday evening dinner after the Writers Roundup Conference, Saturday April 26. Winners' names will be posted on this website in early May, and published in the June issue of With Pen in Hand.


NETWO member Ginnie Bivona just received notice (and a check !) that her novel, Ida Mae Tutweiler & the Traveling Tea Party, (published in 2000) has been bought by Larry Levinson Productions. A screenplay, is being written under the name The Glass Seagull. The production has tentative committments from two well-known stars, but Ginnie resisted giving their names until they are under contract. Plans call for The Glass Seagull to be a Hallmark TV movie. No date for production was given.

"Hey, the check cleared the bank. I'm excited," said Ginnie. And so are we. Always nice to have a NETWO member get the notice she deserves.


SKIP WINS ANOTHER POETRY PRIZE! NETWO member Skip Hughes just received word (and a check) that he had won an undivided second place in the eighteenth International Competition sponsored by the World Order of Narrative and Formalist Poets. Skip also was awarded two honnorable mentions in this prestigious competition. Sevral years ago he won a third place in this competition.

"It's a significant improvement," Skip tells us, "and I now have a better idea what they look for. I'll work at doing better yet next time. In the meantime, it's a strong motivation to get some of my current stuff into a book!" Skip reminded us of a quotation from American poet Don Marquis: "Writing a book of poetry is like dropping a rose petal into the Grand Canyon, and then waitng for the echo."



NETWO Announces Initiative to Help School Library

When the library for the entire K-12 system burned in Wheatley, AR, NETWO initiated a project to help supply the school with appropriate books,

By the fall school opening, NETWO had donated 800 books to the school. NETWO has been informed that when the school opened, it had 810 books in the library -- the 800 we donated and only 10 more.

And, as noted in a recent issue of With Pen in Hand, NETWO delivered another load of books to a school recently.

     A parent came to the rescue as Galand Nuchols delivered two big boxes of books to the Avinger High School library.  She reports an excited teacher was going through one of the boxes when she left and was very pleased with the wide selection of books we provided them.

NETWO is continuing to collect books to donate to other needy school libraries, and is asking its members and anybody who wishes to help, to donate books appropriate to a primary or secondary school library NETWO will also accept money earmarked specifically for this project, and will use it strictly to purchase books for this purpose. Help encourage reading by young persons.

If you want more information on this project, or an address to make a donation, please click on the "Contact Us" button on the upper left of this page, and send NETWO an e-mail. We'll answer !






The Northeast Texas Writers' Organization is a group of northeast Texas area persons interested in the craft of creative writing, or the support of that endeavor. We accept all members, regardless of age or persuasion, in the belief that variety enhances learning. Included in the group are writers of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, scripts, and journalism. Under fiction, many different genres are represented for both adult and children. In non-fiction, the interests range from medical and technical writing to memoirs, from religious to nostalgia. Any phase of the writing craft is welcomed. Many of the members of NETWO have been published, but many have not been - yet.

The purpose of the Northeast Writers' Organization is to promote literary pursuits in this area. Some of the activities include critique sessions, lectures, book signings, publishing, and writers' workshops and conferences.

Members are encouraged to submit items for our newsletter, With Pen in Hand, including their opinions concerning programs we have had or should schedule, short works of most any kind, brief bios, notices of writing contests and conferences, and just about any news of interest to our members.

The Northeast Texas Writers' organization meets on the second Thursday of each month, except December. Click HERE for detailed information on the next meeting.
A short business meeting begins at 6:30 pm. A program follows the business meeting. This may consist of a critique session, a speaker, a tutorial, or a workshop.

NETWO is always looking for new members. If you have an interest in writing, come visit a meeting and see how friendly and helpful NETWO members can be. Click HERE for information on the next meeting. For more information, call Georgia at 903-856-6724.

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