https://www.audible.com/search?searchAuthor=Mary+Nida+Smith&source_code=MSNGBWS080516903E
Saturday, November 04, 2017
Wednesday, November 01, 2017
Arkansas SCBWI
2017 Publishing Workshop
The Arkansas SCBWI Publishing Workshop is Nov. 18, 2017 at the Fayetteville Public Library, Walker Community Room, in Fayetteville from 1-4:30 p.m. Author, Editor & Publisher Meg Dendler will lead the workshop on small & independent publishing. In her presentation, Process, Benefits, and Pitfalls of Publishing with an Independent Publisher, she will explore the differences between self-publishing and indie publishing and how authors can decide which route is best for them. A panel of authors working with small and independent publishers will join Dendler at the close to discuss and answer questions. This free workshop is offered as part of a grant from SCBWI. Information and registration are at: https://arkansas.scbwi.org/events/arkansas-scbwi-publishing-workshop/
Retreat 2017 Wrap-Up
The Arkansas SCBWI 2017 Retreat was Oct. 13-15 in Fort Smith. Two agents, Kari Sutherland and Victoria Selvaggio, joined the faculty for the retreat, offering attendees in-depth advice on manuscripts with individual critiques and writing exercises during workshops. Attendees delved into the process of self-editing projects and looked more intensely at dialogue, plot and show versus tell. All attendees were invited to submit to the agents after applying their feedback on their manuscripts. Some also had requests for other projects discussed during the retreat! Both agents were highly complimentary of our writers, the quality of the writing here and our region’s events.
SCBWI BookStop
Several ARSCBWI members have SCBWI BookStop pages for their books out in 2017. Stop by to find out about their books, and give them a like and a comment. You can find their pages here: https://www.scbwi.org/?author_illustrator_name=&s=&book_category=&sel_region=741&incl_all_pub_type=yes&pub_type=trad&post_type=blp
Critique Groups
Critique groups are active around the state, and others are looking for members to form a group in-person or online. You can also find this list on the ARSCBWI Member Page. Members have expressed interest in critique groups in the following areas or genres. Please contact arkansas@scbwi.org if interested:
–Picture books
–Illustrators
–Fort Smith area
Member News
Remember to let me know if you have a release date for your book, book signing, author event or good news. Email the information to arkansas@scbwi.org, so we can keep track of it and help you spread the word - so send your updates today!
As the holiday season approaches, make sure you schedule time for your creative work. Make a commitment to yourself to focus on your work - even if it’s only 100 words or a scribble of a sketch a day. Do something to move yourself and your work forward!
Warmest Regards,
Phyllis
--
Phyllis Hemann
SCBWI Arkansas Regional Advisor
arkansas-ra@scbwi.org
The Arkansas SCBWI Publishing Workshop is Nov. 18, 2017 at the Fayetteville Public Library, Walker Community Room, in Fayetteville from 1-4:30 p.m. Author, Editor & Publisher Meg Dendler will lead the workshop on small & independent publishing. In her presentation, Process, Benefits, and Pitfalls of Publishing with an Independent Publisher, she will explore the differences between self-publishing and indie publishing and how authors can decide which route is best for them. A panel of authors working with small and independent publishers will join Dendler at the close to discuss and answer questions. This free workshop is offered as part of a grant from SCBWI. Information and registration are at: https://arkansas.scbwi.org/events/arkansas-scbwi-publishing-workshop/
Retreat 2017 Wrap-Up
The Arkansas SCBWI 2017 Retreat was Oct. 13-15 in Fort Smith. Two agents, Kari Sutherland and Victoria Selvaggio, joined the faculty for the retreat, offering attendees in-depth advice on manuscripts with individual critiques and writing exercises during workshops. Attendees delved into the process of self-editing projects and looked more intensely at dialogue, plot and show versus tell. All attendees were invited to submit to the agents after applying their feedback on their manuscripts. Some also had requests for other projects discussed during the retreat! Both agents were highly complimentary of our writers, the quality of the writing here and our region’s events.
SCBWI BookStop
Several ARSCBWI members have SCBWI BookStop pages for their books out in 2017. Stop by to find out about their books, and give them a like and a comment. You can find their pages here: https://www.scbwi.org/?author_illustrator_name=&s=&book_category=&sel_region=741&incl_all_pub_type=yes&pub_type=trad&post_type=blp
Critique Groups
Critique groups are active around the state, and others are looking for members to form a group in-person or online. You can also find this list on the ARSCBWI Member Page. Members have expressed interest in critique groups in the following areas or genres. Please contact arkansas@scbwi.org if interested:
–Picture books
–Illustrators
–Fort Smith area
Member News
Remember to let me know if you have a release date for your book, book signing, author event or good news. Email the information to arkansas@scbwi.org, so we can keep track of it and help you spread the word - so send your updates today!
As the holiday season approaches, make sure you schedule time for your creative work. Make a commitment to yourself to focus on your work - even if it’s only 100 words or a scribble of a sketch a day. Do something to move yourself and your work forward!
Warmest Regards,
Phyllis
--
Phyllis Hemann
SCBWI Arkansas Regional Advisor
arkansas-ra@scbwi.org
Thursday, October 26, 2017
A poem About A Man who loved the Ozarks.
Laid Down His Spurs
This
man worked the
land
he loved for
over seventy years.
He
started with
empty
pockets
bought
nothing
without
cash
or
something to trade.
Long
days of hard labor
until
he reached
into
his seventies.
Then
– he took
pleasure
in his abilities
to
be the best
in hunting and fishing.
His
pleasures in life
soon
gave way to a
world
of darkness.
His
dark eyes chained
Him
to his chair
Yet
… it NEVER
claimed
his mind or spirit.
On
the night
God
called him home,
he
laid down his spurs…
and
left the
flowers
turn
brown.
©
By Mary Nida Smith
Written
in memory of my father-in-law
Edd
W. Smith
Wendell,
Idaho
Died
June 4, 1986
Born
and raised in NW Arkansas
Tuesday, October 24, 2017
Sunday, October 22, 2017
Saturday, October 21, 2017
BRAGGING OR PROMOTING
Have you ever been accused of bragging about your success when posting clippings, site connects, or your book information? You feel you want to share, how all your hard work has paid off. Nothing like, making you feel you have created a great sin. Yet, these same people love to read magazines such as; People and Entertainment Weekly.
What I don't understand, is, if you own a business, do crafts or write a religious book - its okay. This is why social media (a blog and Facebook) are mighty important to me, when I am unable do tours or have signings. It is wonderful all the different "promote your book groups" that have started up. What a great service they do for themselves and others.
I have been blessed to have an agent and a wonderful publisher for my latest book. I had a running start with my book promotions they provided.
Do your friends and family understand?
I hope to do more writing on my blog, as I did when I stated it 2008, when My first book, Submarine Stories of World War II, was released.
What I don't understand, is, if you own a business, do crafts or write a religious book - its okay. This is why social media (a blog and Facebook) are mighty important to me, when I am unable do tours or have signings. It is wonderful all the different "promote your book groups" that have started up. What a great service they do for themselves and others.
I have been blessed to have an agent and a wonderful publisher for my latest book. I had a running start with my book promotions they provided.
Do your friends and family understand?
I hope to do more writing on my blog, as I did when I stated it 2008, when My first book, Submarine Stories of World War II, was released.
Tuesday, October 17, 2017
Monday, October 16, 2017
Tuesday, October 03, 2017
Friday, September 29, 2017
Sunday, September 24, 2017
Monday, September 18, 2017
Friday, September 15, 2017
/fall-conference/Thursday, September 07, 2017
Wednesday, September 06, 2017
Tuesday, September 05, 2017
Sunday, September 03, 2017
SPRINGDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Calling all local NWA Authors! Join us for author readings, Q & A sessions and a chance to buy local author books. Authors should register to participate by Saturday, October 21 via online registration (click on link below), email (jjohnson@springdalelibrary.com), telephone (479-750-8180) or in person. Space is limited.
Indie Author Day is Saturday, November 4 from 2:00 – 4:00
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