Good morning!
There comes a time in our lives when we are compelled to give back, in need of friendship beyond what we have for us. That time when we have a thirst for knowledge and information we feel passionately about and know we can only find with those traveling on our journey.
With all of that in mind, three years ago, September of 2005, I launched the Scottsdale Society of Women Writers. If this is your dream, read on. I will help you make that dream come true.
We – SSWW – have a trade name, a checking account and and I do an agenda every month – set for six months out. We are not too organized with by-laws and rules and regulations. We will not forget to write or have time or energy to enjoy ourselves at our events and monthly speaker meetings. We do have a professional and well run meeting, with top-notch speakers – keys to our success. We are continuously energized by the speakers and the members and guests!
Yesterday was our event at the Pages New and Rare Bookstore in the Cave Creek/Carefree, AZ area. We do several events several times each year to stay out in the community. The sun was shining and the beauty of the desert was about our displays – outside of course, it was under 90 degrees and fall is in the air here in Arizona!
Eight of us spent the day sharing our stories and expertise in 5-10 minute presentations, supporting each other, giving ideas to each other and enjoying the special moments. We also conversed with customers about the writing path and the topics of our books, all genres and all types. Books were sold and friendships deepened.
When eight women, who have a passion for writing and are professional and kind and loving, wonderful things happen. That is why I value this group that has grown to a membership of 35 since I launched that first meeting three years ago. It was meant to be, there was a tremendous need and the women have come, the speakers have shined and the ideas flow because the energy is so high at all the meetings and events. Some blessings in life need to be recognized over and over again.
Here is the goals and purpose sheet below. If you have any questions about how we assemble and why – some of that is noted here. If you want to know more of what we do, how I put together a press release on the speakers and our events, what marketing ideas I use for the group, what an agenda format looks like for us, what I require of the speakers or how we do our introduction/30 minute commercials at all meetings, please email me at [email protected] or put a comment here. I will share with you any and all of what I have learned about running a women’s writer’s group at top speed. We also do a Critique Meeting four times a year, more on that in another blog. Here is today’s information and good luck with your plans. HAPPY WRITING!
WELCOME
to the
SCOTTSDALE SOCIETY OF WOMEN WRITERS
Old Town Scottsdale
The last Wednesday of the month
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Café Carumba, 7303 E. Indian School Road
Mission Statement
Scottsdale Society of Women Writers
To be a passionate support mechanism for our members in their writing while offering a sacred place critical to our members sharing experiences,
triumphs, and struggles as writers in an environment where members can grow professionally and camaraderie is paramount to our success.
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
Patricia L. Brooks, President/Founder
Scottsdale Society of Women Writers – founded September, 2005
Cell 480-250-5556
Email: [email protected] Website: www.plbrooks.com
Annual Dues: $50.00