Members Present:
Jackie, Judy, Karen, Pam, Patty, Pete, Ruthann
Guest: Andy
Jackie went over the current member list and discussed a
suggestion from Karen. If someone has a longer piece and needs specific help
they can email their work to the group a week before the upcoming meeting. This
will allow members to take their time reading the piece and then offer more
thoughtful advice and critique. The members can print out their own copy and
bring it to the meeting with their corrections/suggestions.
Pete reported that he read his poems at an elementary
school which prompted the high school graphics department to contact him about
adding animated graphics to one of his poems. The LHS students worked over 9
weeks and even used Pete’s own voice. Members are anxious to see the finished
product.
Judy is looking for writers for the IWC blog. July’s them is
“Writing for Children.”
Jackie discussed the Prestivus Literary Festival which will
be held the weekend of July 22-24. Magic Hour Writers will have a table on
Saturday 10-4 p.m. at Central Park, in Griffith. The MHW Christmas book,
Rescuing Ivy, and artwork will be available for purchase. Members are also
encouraged to read a short story or poem for children. There will be other activities
for children as well in the children’s tent area.
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Ruthann, Judy, and Jackie submitted to Horizon Spectrum, the next Write-On Hoosiers publication, due out this fall.
Judy discussed ideas about an interactive children’s book
on travel, culture, and giving back inspired by her grandson’s travels. Luis’
group just returned from the Dominican Republic where they donated computers to
an orphanage.
Patty is participating in her 3rd
Nanowrimo and encouraged other members to as well.
Karen recapped the school visits she had since publishing
Rescuing Ivy. After the presentation, many of the students wrote her letters praising her story.
Pete read the poems he shared on the first and last day of the
2015/2016 middle school year. He is officially retired now but hopes to
continue to inspire kids to write poetry.
Andy read his poem “The Small Grey Rock.” Andy is from
Michigan and is studying to be a teacher at Valparaiso University. Members felt it would make a good picture book, only needing minor editing.
Judy discussed the books members can borrow from both the
MHW library and her own personal library. She compiled a list and Jackie will
put the titles on the blog.
Karen discussed the benefits of SCBWI and the Illinois
regional networks. She then read Chapter 2 of “Haunting Mom.”
Next meeting: Wednesday, July 13th at Rosati’s in
Schererville. 6:30 p.m.
