Attendees: Eileen, Nancy, new member Hank and Michelle
We did not have a formal list of announcements to start this meeting. The group launched into a discussion about the Swanton Arts Council and specifically the meet the author's event held on June 3rd. The majority of the limited attendees were friends/family of the authors and members of the writer's group. The consensus seem to be that more advertising is needed for future events. The group would like to get an update from the council as it pertains to writing group and related activities. Request for a future meeting.
Upcoming Events
BookStock is June 23-25th. Please consider attending. Information found HERE
Contests:
Don't forget the Edwin M Church Award. Deadline for submission has been set for September 1. 1,000-3,000 words. More information HERE
Resources
Eileen offered to talk about her experiences with Kindle Direct Publishing during a future Writer's Group Meeting. Find some information HERE
Hank used Finishing Line Press to self publish his poetry. Perhaps we could ask him to expand on the process at a future meeting. Information found HERE
Michelle brought up the concept of A Human Library as explained to her by author Bill Schubart. He wrote a wonderful article for VTDigger. Find it HERE Bill is a font of information and he is always willing to share. Reach out to him via email HERE
Readings
Nancy read a journal entry about worrying/thinking about the future. Such thoughts can be distracting and consuming.
Hank read from a work in progress. It's called "Basic Questions". Inspired by his experiences during basic training for the army during the Vietnam War. A reflection of what is the purpose of training people to kill/hate others. Delved into areas of spiritualism, race etc. Intense!
Eileen read a draft of the prologue to her second memoir "The Builder's Wife"
Meeting wrapped up a little after 7. Our next meeting is July 20th at 6pm. at the Swanton Library.
