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Generations Writing Contest
Category: Resources
Self-Editing for Writers Seminar
LCW’s own Efrem Carrasco will host a seminar on Saturday, April 23, 2022 from 2:00 pm – 4:00pm.
The goal of all writers is to continuously improve their writing
Before you submit your manuscript to the publisher, you want to make sure your work is concise, tight, structurally and grammatically correct, and meets the three criteria—Flow, Clarity, and Understandability.
This class is designed for writers of all skill levels who wish to advance to the next level.
Who Should Take This Class?
- Unpublished novices who desire to become good fiction/nonfiction writers.
- Published writers who desire to improve their writing craftsmanship.
You Will Learn:
- The Concepts and Misconceptions of Editing and Writing
- Proper Manuscript Format
- Proper Formats of Writing
- How to Write Stronger Sentences
- Choosing the Right Words
- Dos and Don’ts of Writing
- Common Writer Mistakes—and how to avoid them.
- Editing Marks
Efrem Carrasco, Instructor
Only 15 seats available.
This is a stress-free class. It’s neither a Workshop nor an English Grammar class.
REQUIREMENTS: Bring Paper and Pen—for notes and practice writing.
LOCATION: Good Sam, Building E, 3045 Buena Vida Circle
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Upcoming Seminar: How to do Internet Research
Join Susan Brontly, DACC Instructional Librarian, to learn advanced methods in internet research on 26 February 2022 (2-4PM) at Good Samaritan Village, Building E. Note this seminar is for members only and you should RSVP with Bob Worthington. Here’s an overview:
· Where you find resources depends upon what type of writing you do
· Types of resources writers might need
· Internet safety
· Google Power Searching
· Databases available to NM residents
· Locations of information on the internet
· Success stories & challenges
· Q&A
January Newsletter
Check out the newest LCW newsletter with a focus on author Susan Finlay who has published an astonishing fifteen novels!
Bob Worthington’s Newest at the Military Writers Society of America (MWSA)
Check out Bob’s newest book, Fighting Vietcong in the Rung Sat, at the Military Writers Society of America (MWSA). Bob has submitted it for review and a possible award. There are many societies, contests, and awards available for new authors, short stories, fiction and non-fiction alike. We will collect our own accolades here and add to our resources.
Upcoming Seminar
Writing as a Business
Sign up soon for Bob Worthington‘s Writing as a Business seminar. Bob will discuss tax matters, business formation, audits, and meticulous record keeping! The event will be January 22, 2022 (Saturday) from 2 to 4 pm in the 1st floor west end lounge of Building E in Good Samaritan Village. Bob Worthington is a professional writer, former university business professor and former business consultant for the Small Business Administration.
To sign up, watch for an email and contact Bob directly for a spot.…
December 2021 LCW Newsletter
Check out George Pintar‘s newest newsletter with a profile of LCW’s Rachel Glickler as well as writing and marketing tips:
Nonfiction Authors Association
Our own award-winning author, Bob Worthington, highly recommends the Nonfiction Authors Association for aspiring and published authors who want to learn more, network, and polish their craft. The association offers podcasts, interviews with thought leaders, email newsletters, conferences (during the best of times), and much more. BASIC membership is even free!
