We welcomed visitor (and now new member) Angela Wells.
Flash writing topics were presented by Bonnie McEwan:
-What do you think about the birds falling from the sky and the fish floating ashore?
-What happens to me during The Winter Solstice?
-If I could change one thing about myself it would be...
-Who is my hero? Why?
-What can I do about the one thing or person that (which) really irritates me?
Congratulations to Bonnie McEwan for winning the December Members Only Mini-Contest!
The January MOMC has been extended to be turned in at the February meeting. John Brizzi has provided the following topic:
Write a short piece of 500 words or less that is dialogue-driven.
MOMC topics will be provided by the following people in upcoming months:
February: Marci Simmons
March: Barbara Moore
April: Cheryl Floyd
May: Dave Hicks
Making a Mark pens were given out to Marie Brass, Shirley Brown, and Carlos Colon
Phillip Volentine distrubuted Minute Magazine, featuring a column he writes.
Barbara Moore demonstrated the Flip Dictionary, which led to a discussion of book resources
Lee Adams gave a motivational speech about writing that made everyone smile.
Outgoing President Becky Haigler was presented with an engraved pen and pedestal as a thank-you for her hard work and dedication under her tenure as club President.
Incoming President Christy Cowden announced the appointment of Phillip Volentine as the new club Vice President.
As always, the meeting ended with a resounding round robin reading session.
Since 1935, Shreveport Writers Club has been a support group for writers. SWC includes writers from all stages of life. Many of us are published authors of fiction, non-fiction, or poetry. Others simply enjoy sharing their thoughts in written form with other people who love words.
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