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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!

DatePresenterTopic
JanBob WorthingtonWriting as a business
FebSusan BontlyUsing computers for research
MarBob WorthingtonHow to craft a story
AprEfrem CarrascoSelf-editing
MayMark DavisOnline marketing and digital platforms
JunMark DavisHow to self-publish
JulGeorge PintarHow to market your book
AugKaren RayHow to write a memoir
SepEfrem CarrascoHow to develop characters
OctEfrem CarrascoTips for authors
NovNo seminar (Thanksgiving)
DevNo seminar (Christmas and book signing)

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