SCOTTSDALE SOCIETY OF WOMEN WRITERS
Welcomes Kristina Makansi, Editor and Designer
An Update on the State of Publishing Today
Do you want to understand the publishing maze? Join us!
WHO: ALL Women Writers!
WHY: Mission: Scottsdale Society of Women Writers gives members access to events of interest, a format for exchanging ideas, an opportunity to network with other women writers/authors in camaraderie and support, and an alliance with professionals for writing, publishing, and marketing.
SPEAKER/AUTHOR: Kristina Blank Makansi (pen name Marie K. Savage) is a writer, editor, and designer who has worked on over 160 book projects, several of which have garnered reviews from Publishers Weekly and many that have won the Bejamin Franklin Award, IFFY’s and other accolades. Her own books (including those co-written with her daughters) include Oracles of Delphi, The Sowing, The Reaping and The Harvest, The Trouble with Roommates and The Alchemist of Aleppo.
She will present on the Update of the State of Publishing Today: From self-publishing to hybrids, to small presses, to the big five international conglomerates. In considering which path is best, a writer must not only understand how to navigate the pitfalls of each path but must consider their publishing goals and what they are willing and able to do to achieve these goals. Mastering the craft of writing is just the first step. Before one can celebrate seeing their book in the hands of readers, one must consider proofreading, interior layouts, cover design, pricing, distribution, the role of agents, timelines, advances and finally marketing, which every author big or small, must do to succeed.
kbmakansi@amphoraepublishing.com www.amphoraepublishing.com
RSVP/Pricing for MAY 28, 2025: www.brooksgoldmannpublishing.com See PR and pay here. NO PAYMENT is accepted at the door. Please pay the $25 on PayPal or Venmo. It is due by the Sunday before the meeting! Thank you for your understanding.
You may also go directly to PayPal.com and use my business email info@brooksgoldmannpublishing.com
NEW VENUE: The meeting is being held at the CHOMPIE’S at 9301 E. Shea Blvd., at the corner of 92nd St. and Shea, Scottsdale. This is our NEW location.
GUESTS: If you have a GUEST, please text Patricia at 480-250-5556, or have your guest contact her directly. Guests may visit on two occasions, and then we ask them to join us as full-time members.
PRICING: Meeting cost is now $25.00: this covers the wonderful food and the spacious room. The menu will consist of sandwich and salad choices, fruit and/or veggie trays, a special dessert, and a variety of beverages. The food at this venue is fresh and good. I will be changing the menu each month to make it special and interesting.
DUES: Dues are $50. For your membership, you will receive a copy of the directory, the quarterly newsletter, member support at all Scottsdale Society of Women Writers events, and other happenings with the group and the area’s writing community. Plus, a plethora of professional speakers will be scheduled every month.
Contact Patricia L. Brooks, president/founder using her business email: info@brooksgoldmannpublishing.com for any questions. The membership form will be emailed to you upon membership payment. You may scan, mail, or email to return.
CHECK-IN: Please check-in at the restaurant between 5:15 and 5:30 pm. This allows you to mingle, go through the buffet line and settle in for the meeting. Themeeting starts promptly at 6:00 pm AZ Time.Thank you.
Goals of the Group
- Value all the professional women writers sharing their ability.
- Honor all genres and all forms of professional writing.
- Attend monthly meetings to move the group and its members forward.
- Learn and share in the experiences of monthly professional speakers.
- Grow the group to a membership of active and contributing women.
- Encourage participation by members as mentors, and volunteers.
- Support and challenge each other to always be writing.
- Help members to stretch as writers and reach lofty personal goals.