FWA Brandon Writers Group

Our July meeting was supposed to be Tuesday, July 24, but since neither Paul DuBose nor I can make it, we need to cancel it. Our next meeting will be August 28th. It is always the fourth Saturday of every month except in December.

Eugene Orlando
FWA Regional Director/Hillsborough County

The Brandon Writers Study Group meets the fourth Tuesday of each month. Focusing on the study of the writing craft, it is the intention of the group to improve the writing skills of potential authors. The next meeting is Tuesday, May 22 from 7-9 pm at the Savannah Court living assisted facility 824 N. Parsons on the corner with Jersey north of Hwy 60, Victoria and Clay Streets (at the RR tracks) (Next light north of Clay). The door code is 3955*.

This month's topic is Plotting Part II. If you have anything on the subject of our discussion/exploration, please bring it to share. Also any good reference books on the subject as well. See you there.

My Cell 813-300-2480

A reminder that our next meeting is Tuesday March 27, 2007. We always meet the fourth Tuesday of every month except December. The door code for Savannah Court is 3955*. The next time we are going to start with character development. I've asked you to bring any information in that you find on it for discussion. Paul Dubose and I will have plenty of material and handouts. Be sure to look over your handouts on Genre from last time. When you come again, here are some thing to keep in mind:

1. Bring a work book and bring a note book.

2. Information to bring with you:

A. Any reference books you may have purchased and or read lately.

B. Title of the main writing you’re currently working on.
C. What is it (type, genre, etc.).
D. How far along are you?
E. What is its POV (Point of View).
F. Who are the main characters and secondary characters.
G. Summarize your story in one sentence and in a paragraph.

Looking forward to seeing everyone on the 27th. After the next meeting I will mail you a contact list of the other members and what writing they are into.

Always stay tuned to this blog for updated information on the Brandon Writers Study Group. Also check www.fwatampa.blogspot.com for more information on the Florida Writers Association.

You can reach all the news of the Florida Writers Association by going to their blog. Just go to http://www.floridawritersnewsletter.blogspot.com

Check out http://www.artnatomia.net/ for a really cool writing tool. Select either "English" or "Spanish" and then "Application". "Level I" shows you all the different facial muscles. "Level II" (the really helpful part) shows visually the expressions of emotional reactions and which muscles are affected. Instead of writing, "...he said in anger." You can click on "anger" and describe the face muscle changes making your writing more active. You can download the website and use it off line, too. Just make sure the computer you use has automatic Internet access.

Eugene Orlando
FWA Regional Director/Hillsborough County

There is a wealth of study information available to members on my YA website www.DakotaBalmore.com. Just select "Links and Other Things", and then "Help For Writers". There are 20 files worth of information to help you learn the craft of writing.

Eugene Orlando
FWA Regional Director/Hllsborough County

The Brandon Writers Study Group will have it's first meeting on Tuesday, Feb 27 at our permanent meeting place of Savannah Court assisted living facility (824 N. Parsons) on the corner of N. Parsons and Jersey. Contact Eugene Orlando at bwg@DakotaBalmore.com for the door code or if you are interested in more information). The meetings are regularly scheduled throughout the year on the fourth Tuesday of every month (Except December) from 7-9 pm. My cell is 813-300-2480. We should be just inside the door. The focus of this group is on the mastery of the writing craft.

Eugene Orlando
FWA Regional Director/Hillsborough County

The Brandon Writers Group will be up and running soon. We have eleven people as of today who want to partake in recreating it. After coordinating our schedules, we will decide on an initial meeting date and time in order to plan the group. It's focus will be on learning the craft of writing and will be workshop oriented. It is hoped a team of more astute writers will head the group. More information will follow.

Eugene Orlando
FWA Regional Director/Hillsborough County