Brooks Goldmann Publishing

The Author's Partner - publishing consultation

You are here: Home / Archives for AZ Authors Association

Scottsdale Society of Women Writers welcomes Vijaya Schartz, author and editing expert

by

vijaya2013-1chatelainemedium2SCOTTSDALE SOCIETY OF WOMEN WRITERS

 

Welcomes Award Winning Author Vijaya Schartz

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WHO:                          Scottsdale Society of Women Writers

 

 

WHAT:            Monthly Speaker/Dinner Meeting

Camaraderie for writers and speaker/member book signings

 

 

WHERE:          Chaparral Suites Resort, 5001 N, Scottsdale Rd. NE corner

Enter off Chaparral Rd – 4th Floor Grill entrance

 

WHEN:                        Wednesday – Mar 26th, 2014   5:30-7:30 pm

 

HOW:              PLEASE – RSVP now to Patricia L. Brooks, president/founder

Cell 480-250-5556 or patricia@plbrooks.com   See Details Below

 

WHY:   The 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 and authors, an alliance with businesses relating to writing, publishing, camaraderie and support.  

 

 

SPEAKER  AUTHOR BIO – Vijaya Schartz

Born in France, award-winning author Vijaya Schartz never conformed to anything and could never refuse a challenge. She likes action and exotic settings, in life and on the page. She traveled the world and claims to also travel through time, as she writes without boundaries about the future and the far away past. Her love of cats transpires in most of her books. Find out more about her novels at http://www.vijayaschartz.com/

 

EDIT IS A FOUR LETTER WORD

Sad but true, a story is only as good as its editing. The best tale can be mired in awkward syntax, poor grammar, superfluous wording, slow pacing, shallow characters, or overused clichés, while a great editor can make even a mediocre story sparkle. Self-editing can be your best opportunity to reach new writing heights. It can make or break your career, whether you seek a publisher, or choose the self-publishing route.

 

 

 

See notes below for dinner fees, meeting format and location directions.  Thank you.

 

MENU:  A light dinner – salad or sandwich and soup, dessert, beverage and roll with tax and gratuity included – make your choice the night of the meeting.   

 

NEW dinner prices and NEW menu items – enjoy!

 

COST:  price increase:  members $25 and guests $28 – please RSVP early – thank you

 

CHECKS or cash:  Please make check payable to (SSWW) Scottsdale Society of Women Writers prior to coming to the meeting to save time at check-in.  Thank you for the help.

 

CHECK-IN:  Please check-in between 5:00 and 5:45.  The meeting starts promptly at 6:00.  All those attending the meeting must pay for the dinner/room/speaker – cost noted above.  Pick up your name badge at the front table and ENJOY a wonderful night!

 

AGENDA:  The agendas will be on the dinner table – always a lot of good INFO for you. 

 

DIRECTIONS:  Located in Scottsdale at Chaparral Rd just north of Old Town.  Chaparral Rd has a light.  Parking is to the rear – two large lots.  Note: best to enter from the side elevator for the 4th Floor Grille – NOT the main lobby.

 

From the 101 freeway exit Chaparral Rd and go west.  Just prior to Scottsdale Rd enter the side drive at 4th Floor Grille – take that elevator.  Note awning marked 4th Floor Grille on the Chaparral side.  This is the easiest way – NOT through the main lobby.  Welcome!

 

Goals of the Group

 

  • Value all the professional women writers seeking to share their expertise
  • 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 presenters, mentors, judges and volunteers
  • Support and challenge each other to always be writing
  • Help members to stretch as writers and reach lofty personal goals
  • Have fun, meet trustworthy women writers, share dreams

AZ Authors Associ Writers Circle welcomes Patricia L. Brooks to speak on The Art of Writing Memoir

by

WRITERS FAIRE 2012 011

 

The Art of Writing Memoir

AZ Authors Association – Writers Circle

 

  North Mountain Visitor’s Center

12950 North 7th St., Phoenix, AZ 85022

 

RSVP/register info@azauthors.com

Limited Seating

 

 Patricia L. Brooks, speaker, author, consultant patricia@plbrooks.com

 

 www.blog.brooksgoldmannpublishing.com

for details 480- 250-5556

In this workshop you will immerse yourself in the art of powerful storytelling and take an unflinching look at your own stories.

You will learn to incorporate fictional techniques into your memoir writing to enhance your effort to share galvanizing events.

 

Objectives of this Workshop

ü Learn to help your reader see and feel what you saw and felt.

ü Understand the process and structure of memoir writing as a learned craft that will enhance your art.

ü Appreciate the power of storytelling by being loyal to your truth.

ü Further empower yourself to tell the truth.

ü Take an unflinching look at your stories and share your galvanizing events.

ü Bring your memoir writing to a new level with fictional techniques.

 

 

 

WRITERS FAIRE – Mustang Library/Scottsdale

by

SCOTTSDALE SOCIETY OF WOMEN WRITERS
WRITERS FAIRE
Three Speakers, Authors, Books, Refreshments for Sale

Memoir Writing (non-fiction), Mystery Writing (fiction), Marketing for Publication

WHO: Scottsdale Society of Women Writers

WHAT: Writers Faire – a Sunday afternoon with award winning authors, plus a dozen additional authors of SSWW showing off their books and answering questions!
WHERE: Mustang Library, 90thSt., and Shea Blvd., Scottsdale (behind the hospital)
WHEN:          FEB 19th,  Sunday 1:00-5:00 p.m.
WHY: The Scottsdale Society of Women Writers will
generously share their expertise for free and offer an afternoon opportunity for you to network with other women writers and authors for camaraderie and support.
HOW:             PLEASE – RSVP now to Patricia
L. Brooks, president/founder of Scottsdale Society of Women
Writers at patricia@plbrooks.com or Dana Braccia at the Scottsdale Library
WORKSHOPS:
Susan Pohlman, author, memoir (1:30 – 2:15) www.susanpohlman.com
Susan Pohlman is a freelance writer based in Scottsdale, Arizona.  Her essays have been published inThe Washington Times, Family Digest, The Family, Raising Arizona Kids, Guideposts Magazine, Homelife Magazine, AZ Parenting, Goodhousekeeping.com and Italiannotebook.com.
Her memoir, Halfway to Each Other, is her first book and winner of the Relationships category and runner-up in the Memoir category in the 2010 Next Generation Indie Book Awards. It was shortlisted for the 2010 Inspy Awards.  She has also written four award-winning short films.
Workshop:
Memoir is a fascinating and powerful literary genre that has enjoyed an increased notoriety in the marketplace. Susan will discuss the unique nature of memoir writing and elements to consider as you embark on a writing journey of your own.
Betty Webb, author, fiction/mystery (2:30 – 3:15)
Before beginning to write mysteries full time, Betty Webb worked as a journalist and interviewed everyone from U.S. presidents, astronauts who walked on the moon, and Nobel Prize-winners, as well as the , the dying, and polygamy runaways. Her mysteries are based on stories she covered as a reporter. Currently a creative writing teacher at Phoenix College, she is a member of National Federation of Press Women, Mystery Writers of America, and  the Society of Southwest Authors.
Workshop: Writing a marketable mystery is harder than it looks. I explain why, describe the mysterious “arc of action,” and how to come up with believable plots and characters so interesting that they can carry you through an entire series. Betty Webb: Author of NEWLY released Desert Wind and Desert Cut, Desert Run, Desert Shadows, Desert Wives:   Polygamy Can Be
Murder, and Desert Noir. All by Poisoned Pen Press.
“Eye-popping,” The New York Times. “Socially conscious mysteries,” Publishers Weekly.  Also a traditional mystery series, beginning with THE ANTEATER OF DEATH.  www.bettywebb-mystery.com
(http://www.bettywebb-mystery.com/) and
Patricia L. Brooks,
author, memoir, publishing/marketing consultant (3:30-4:15)
Patricia is an inspirational speaker, and published author.  She contributes to the success of both men and women.  With her book (and now eBook) “Gifts of Sisterhood” and its grief workshop “Journey from Grief to Gratitude” she is a favorite for Wellness Programs.  Patricia earned a prestigious AZ Authors Association Literary Contest Non-fiction award for this book.
As founder of Brooks Goldmann Publishing Company, LLC www.brooksgoldmannpublishing.com she is the author’s partner for
publishing consultation and offers workshops on writing memoir, self-help,
non-fiction and self-publishing.  Her mission is to enhance the spirit of the author’s journey.  Patricia is president/founder of the Scottsdale Society of Women Writers and a member of the AZ Authors Association, the Willamette Writers, the Phoenix Writers and Pub West.
Workshop: Publish with Marketing in Mind
Find out how easy, as well as how difficult, it is to transform your work into book form and to bring it to market. Learn about the new trends in marketing as they relate to the publishing basics you should address before launching your book to market.   Patricia answers:
Outcomes: Attendee will understand and takeaway the importance of:
Starting six months before the book launch.
  • Designing a good shelf-life book cover
  • Using social media marketing
  • Valuing differentiation
  • Honoring brand and living it
  • Keeping marketing basics in mind
Cell:    480-250-5556             Email
:            patricia@plbrooks.com
Social networking user names:
FACEBOOK – Patricia L. Brooks
LINKED IN – Patricia L. Brooks
TWITTER – patriciabrooks
GOODREADS Patricia L. Brooks
Goals of the Group
Value all the professional women writers seeking to
share their expertise
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 presenters, mentors, judges and volunteers
  • Support and challenge each other to always be
    writing
  • Help members to stretch as writers and reach lofty
    personal goals
  • Have fun, meet trustworthy women writers, share dreams

SCOTTSDALE SOCIETY OF WOMEN WRITERS

by

5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. – Marriott Suites Old Town, 3rd Ave/ Scottsdale Rd.

Please RSVP to Patricia L. Brooks, president/founder patricia@plbrooks.com

 

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:   

Why not seize the pleasure at once, how often is happiness destroyed by preparation, foolish preparation.                                       

 

Jane Austen

   

5:30 p.m. Network – Order dinner   

 

6:00 p.m. Welcome – MEMBER introductions for 30 seconds ONLY – thank you!

 

6:30 p.m. Announcements     

 

 

Ø  AUG 14th WRITING CONFERENCE:  Write Now 2010, Wrigley Mansion, Phoenix, all day, register at  www.desertsleuths.com

 

Ø  SEPT 24-26th WRITING CONFERENCE/CONTESTS:  Members Betty Webb and Patricia L. Brooks will be speaking at the Wrangling with Writing – Tucson Radisson Hotel, register with the Society of South West Authors www.ssa-az.org or Donna J. Young, Wrangling with Writers Facebook page.

 

Ø  OCT 2nd – SEDONA BOOK FESTIVAL www.wellredcoyote.com

 

Ø  SCOTTSDALE LIBRARY – seeking locals authors for the library shelves – submit your books to www.scottsdalelibrary.org 

 

 Ø  CONTEST/AZ Authors Association: www.azauthors.com

  

Ø  MEMBER THANK YOU and CONGRATULATIONS:  art donation w/book:  Cay Randall May donated a piece of her art for the AZ Book Publishers May 1 Awards dinner – WIN award for books:  Dawn Fleming and Marcia Fine won Glyph Awards in their categories – congratulations!

 

Ø  MEMBER NEWS: Congratulations Marilyn Frazer and Joanne Deck are finalists/recipients of the Indie Excellence Award www.indieexcellence.com

 

Ø  MEMBERS speaking w/books – Sedona:  Two Members will be speaking at the Well Red Coyote Bookstore in Sedona – Kebba Buckley Button speaks: June 25, Fri. @7:00 p.m. with her book www.discoverthesecretenergizedyou.com and Patricia L. Brooks speaks on Sept. 18th Sat. with her book www.plbrooks.com on the topic of Memorable Memoirs.

 

 

6:45 – SPEAKER:   DR. MARCIA REYNOLDS

 

SPEAKER:  June 30th – Wed. 2010    

My Journey from Publishing to Marketing my Books

  1. Book #1: What I learned NOT to do when self-publishing
  2. Book #2: Self-published and over 6,000 copies sold
  3. Book #3: Finding my voice WANDER WOMAN – just released June 2010

I will share what I’ve learned on my publishing and marketing journey and what I am planning for the future. Come hear lessons learned to help make your journey more enjoyable.

 

Dr. Marcia Reynolds is currently marketing her new book called Wander Woman, on how today’s strong, restless women can find contentment and direction.  It was just published by Berrett-Koehler in June, 2010.       

 

Marcia is considered an expert on the brain, helping people to understand “why they do what they do.” Excerpts from Marcia’s book, Outsmart Your Brain, have appeared in major publications around the world.

 

She travels around the world speaking, training and coaching leaders and rising stars in major corporations. Excerpts from her books have appeared in many publications, including Fortune Magazine, Harvard Communications Newsletter, Cosmopolitan, The Los Angeles Times and The New York Times, and she has appeared on ABC World News and National Public Radio.

 

In addition to her doctorate in organizational psychology, she is also a Master Certified Coach and Certified Speaking Professional.  

 

    

SEE BELOW – UPCOMING SPEAKER SCHEDULE – 2010

 

·         JUNE 30th            Dr. Marcia Reynolds www.marciareynolds.com speaker, award winning author of several books shares her expertise

·         JULY  28th            Donis Casey – Historical Fiction Writer – published author – shares her success, ideas and habits www.doniscasey.com

·         AUG 25th              Laura Tohe is Dine (Navajo) l.tohe@asu.edu ASU professor of English, award winning author and poet

·         SEPT 29th              5th Anniversary – be ready to celebrate!   Stella Pope Duarte www.stellapopeduarte.com author of several award winning fiction books, speaker, advocate, educator,

·         OCT 27th              Vickie Mullins www.MullinsCreative.com author, speaker, creative consultant

·         NOV 17th special holiday date

·         DEC 15th special holiday date

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

PLEASE RSVP in advance for the next meeting to Patricia patricia@plbrooks.com or 480-250-5556.   

We appreciate your help in making this a special event for all of us and we look forward to seeing you again!    THANK YOU!

 

7:30 NETWORKING – meeting ends by 8:00 – thank you for coming!

 

Goals of the Group

  • Value all the professional women writers seeking to share their expertise
  • 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 presenters, mentors, judges and volunteers
  • Support and challenge each other to always be writing
  • Help members to stretch as writers and reach lofty personal goals
  • Have fun, meet trustworthy women writers, share dreams

 

THREE TIPS FOR WRITING SELF-HELP – get published and make a difference

by

PATRICIA L. BROOKS, MAOM

Speaker, author, publishing consultant, business owner

and ASU faculty-associate

www.plbrooks.com          

patricia@plbrooks.com

480-250-5556 cell

www.brooksgoldmannpublishing.com           https://brooksgoldmannpublishing.com 

Three (3) Tips for Writing Self-Help

“Most people become writers because they are haunted by secrets they need to tell.”

                                 David Morrell, Lessons of a Lifetime of Writing

Ø  Why do you want to be a writer?   

Why do you want to write self-help?

Ø  Writing Inspiration for Self-Help

o   Can you be an instrument for change?

o   What is our purpose?

o   Is your goal to have others follow you?

o   Do you have objectives and strategies?

o   Will your stories grab your audience?

o   Do you understand good writing is not enough?

o   What is your passion?

o   What moves you?

o   What is the cause and effect for you?

o   For whom do you need to be a voice?

o   What makes you who you are?

o   Do you understand it is not about you?

 

Ø  How serious are you about being prepared?

 

Ø  The Importance of Research for Self-Help

o   Practice strict research rules – Primary and Secondary

o   Stay focused on the goal at hand

o   Have a vision for success to stay motivated

o   Do your homework and study history

o   Realize there is no easy way and no basic formula

o   Take copious notes in interviews and lectures

o   Carry a notebook and camera everywhere

o   Listen to people and ask questions

o   Read ferociously on your topic for complete understanding

o   Learn everything you can about your topic

o   Understand yourself completely

o   Have a follow-up plan, but don’t be obsessed

 

“Research is the reward not the penance to be able to write.” 

David Morrell

 

Ø  What gnaws at your soul?

 

Ø  What incident in your life has motivated you to write this book?

 

Ø  The Voice and Structure of Self-Help

o   Rely on ideas coming spontaneously from within

o   Pay attention to your subconscious

o   Don’t doubt yourself, write daily

o   Involve all of your senses in your writing

o   Be mindfully aware of who you are

o   Be clear on your goals, objectives and strategies

o   Harness a distinct subject matter

o   Secure a specific approach and be original

o   Remember the five W’s of reporting

o   Give yourself a timeline

o   Emulate others you admire

 

Ø  Ask yourself why would anyone care if you wrote this book?

 

Ø  Ask yourself if it will hold interest?

 

Book/Peer Review – Live Life to the Max for Robin Reynolds

by

Book/Peer Review – Life to the Max

for Robin Reynolds, author

by Patricia L. Brooks, author

Robin Reynolds is hardly the first woman to write the self-help, feel good book for adults or children on life’s lessons, but this creative soul chose an unusual route to what appears to be publishing success.  She has taken the “traditional” self-help, life lessons concept and written it from the voice of her late pet Max who has personality to “the max” and keeps you turning pages.

By passing clichés she writes clear and concise messages with one-liners on lessons for all ages along with the story and experience of this lovable dog that could have only been in Robin’s household.  She has taken the children’s book genre to a new level by including the “big kids” like you and me.  With the reminders we love to remember and the lessons we hold dear, Life to the Max is a journey back in time and you should not miss it.

Originally awarded the “gift award” by the AZ Book Publishers Association this past year, this book has transcended that arena and catapulted itself into self-help.  By gently taking us on a path only a well-bred, sophisticated pooch like Max could take us, we travel all the way to his most critical lessons in life.

Many books about dogs are sappy, and I like dogs, many books for children are not educational, and I am a demanding teacher.  Many books in the self-help genre are insulting and I read about one a month, but this book Robin has written takes all of that to task and shines through a different view – that of a lovable family pet.

Robin has found her niche in children’s books by utilizing the voice of an animal to tell “big kids” and children about life.  Her work should be lauded for its fine writing, graceful lessons, good humor, beautiful illustrations, and fun photos and of course the philosophy behind it all.

I commend Robin and Max for doing an outstanding job, along with the other characters she developed to make this a family we would want to know and have as neighbors.   I recommend this book to any of you as a gift giving idea for any “big kid” or smaller child on your list – self-help genre is a natural for gift giving. 

We are in challenging times and many are seeking quiet and spiritual moments.  I was moved to tears while reading this beautiful book and all the issues it addresses and all the lessons it reminded me were possible to revisit and love again. 

Thank you Robin www.nicecreative.blogspot.com for rolling the dice and taking a shot at a new type of writing for you, we are all the better for it.  We appreciate your courage in telling this very personal and heartfelt story that needed to be out there to be useful to many readers young and “forever young.”

Patricia L. Brooks, author/publishing consultant info@brooksgoldmannpublishing.com 480-250-5556

Categories

Site Design

SRN Broadcasting & Marketing, Inc.