One major benefit for Las Cruces Writers members are our regular educational events. These are free for our members. In 2022, these were monthly seminars (see below). In 2023, the seminars combine with critiques and panel discussions.
Educational Event Calendar: Q1 2023
January 12
1:30 to 2 PM: Membership meeting
2 to 3:30 PM: Critique of Member’s Writing. Led by David Osterhout
February 9
1:30 to 2 PM: Membership meeting
2 to 3:30 PM: Panel Discussion: What does it take to be an award-winning writer? The panelists are four award-winning writers. Efrem Carrasco, Fenton Kay, Lisa Lucca, and Bob Worthington. Moderator is David Osterhout.
March 9
1:30 to 2 PM: Membership meeting
2 to 3:30 PM: Writing Seminar: How to write a query letter to get a sale. The teacher is Bob Worthington who sells books and articles with his query letters 99% of the time.
Sign up and enjoy another benefit of “writers helping writers.” The Events page gives more details on overall meeting schedules and educational events.
2022 Writers’ Education Seminars
Here is the complete list of 2022 seminars. Seminars are open to all members of LCW and take place on the fourth Saturday of the month. We look forward to seeing you there!
| Date | Presenter | Topic |
| Jan | Bob Worthington | Writing as a business |
| Feb | Susan Bontly | Using computers for research |
| Mar | Bob Worthington | How to craft a story |
| Apr | Efrem Carrasco | Self-editing |
| May | Mark Davis | Online marketing and digital platforms |
| Jun | Mark Davis | How to self-publish |
| Jul | George Pintar | How to market your book |
| Aug | Karen Ray | How to write a memoir |
| Sep | Efrem Carrasco | How to develop characters |
| Oct | Efrem Carrasco | Tips for authors |
| Nov | No seminar (Thanksgiving) | |
| Dev | No seminar (Christmas and book signing) |