Member meetings are a time of learning and networking for aspiring and established writers. They feature a speaker, and usually occur the first Thursday of the month in the Fellowship Hall at First United Methodist Church, 410 E University Ave, Georgetown, TX 78626. Location details are available here. However, meetings will temporarily be held online until it’s safe to meet in-person, at least through yearend 2020.
You’re invited to arrive 30 minutes early for social time and stay afterward. Meetings usually last one hour. Visitors are always welcome and may attend two meetings without paying dues.
Have an idea for a topic or speaker at a League meeting? Let us know!
2020 SCHEDULE
- JANUARY 2, 7:00 p.m. – First United Methodist Church
“Talking Poetry of the Future (Now!)”, with Thom the Poet - FEBRUARY 6, 7:00 p.m. – First United Methodist Church
“Writing Magazine Articles for Profit (Even If You Don’t Get Paid)”, with Kent Cummins - MARCH 5, 7:00 p.m. – First United Methodist Church
“Hawking your Publication with Video”, with Martin Shelton - APRIL 16, 7:00 p.m. (rescheduled from April 2) – Will be held online. Instructions to be emailed.
“Plotting a Novel: Save the Cat Method”, with Sidney W. Frost - MAY 7, 7:00 p.m. – Will be held online. Request instructions from Sid Frost.
“Throw Stones: Build Conflict to Build Characters”, with Samantha M Clark - JUNE 4, 7:00 p.m. – Will be held online. Request instructions from Sid Frost.
“How to Write a Children’s Book in Nine Easy Steps”, with Susan Kralovansky - JULY 2, 7:00 p.m. – Will be held online. Request instructions from Sid Frost.
“Introduction to Screenwriting”, with Amy McPeak - AUGUST 6, 7:00 p.m. – Will be held online. Request instructions from Sid Frost.
“He Said…She Said: Effective Dialog Tips”, with Elaine Norman - SEPTEMBER 3, 7:00 p.m. – Will be held online. Request instructions from Sid Frost.
“How to Find an Agent and Get Published”, with James Wade - SEPTEMBER 15, 7:00 p.m. – Special online webinar. Register here.
“The Power of Podcasting”, with Thomas Umstattd, Jr. - OCTOBER 1, 7:00 p.m. – Will be held online. Request instructions from Tricia Sanders.
“Problems of Memory in Memoir”, with Rachel Starnes - NOVEMBER 5, 7:00 p.m. – Will be held online. Request instructions from Tricia Sanders.
“What Authors Need to Know About Copyright”, with Teresa Lynn. PLUS, election of 2021 Officers - DECEMBER 3, 7:00 p.m. – Will be held online. Request instructions from Tricia Sanders.
Holiday Party! See details here.
