Meeting Info
Where: Pioneer Library System-SW OKC, 2201 SW 134th St, OKC, OK 73170
Room A-B or Conference Room
(varies depending on availability)
Our meetings will ALSO be virtual via Zoom!
Email us for the link or check the OKRWG Facebook page.
When: 1st Saturday of Each Month (Unless it falls on a holiday, see schedule below)
Time: 2-4:30pm
2023 Monthly Meeting Schedule
Jan 7:
(2-3:30pm) Workshop- Speaker: Author, Cover Artist, & Owner of Long Valley Designs, Angela Archer
Topic: The Perfect Cover: What Authors Need to Know
About: Finding the perfect book cover isn't as easy as one might think. Should you hire a designer for a custom cover? Find a good premade? Even those with a traditional publisher need to know what they should and shouldn't consider when dreaming of what they want. In this workshop, Angela Archer of Long Valley Designs will cover all the ins and outs of knowing exactly what will sell and what will flop, and how you can save time and money getting the perfect cover.
(3:45-4:30pm)Critique Group, (no more than 2500 words)
Feb 4:
(2-3:30pm) Workshop- Speaker: Award-Winning Author Sabrina A. Fish
Topic: Romance Tropes
About: TBA
(3:45-4:30pm) Critique Group, (no more than 2500 words)
Mar 4:
(2-3:30pm) Workshop- Speaker: Award-Winning Author Jennifer McMurrain
Topic: Author Branding: Why & How?
About: TBA
(3:45-4pm) Critique Group, (no more than 2500 words)
Apr 1 (This is NOT an April Fool's Joke):
(2-4pm) In-Person & Virtual Write In
Whether you're participating in Camp NaNoWriMo or not, bring your computer and come write!
NO CRITIQUE GROUP
May-
No Formal Meeting
You're encouraged to attend the OWFI conference and invited to gather with us at the bar during Happy Hour.
Jun 3:
(2-3:30pm) Workshop- Speaker: Traci Ison Schafer
Topic: Author Productivity
About topic: Multiple award-winning author Traci Ison Schafer will share strategies and tips to help you become more productive in your writing life and beyond.
(3:45-4:30pm) Critique Group, (no more than 2500 words)
Jul 8 (2nd Saturday due to holiday/ last planning meeting before RomanceLahoma23):
(2-4:30pm) In-person & Virtual Write-In
We'll discuss last details & volunteer assignments for RomanceLahoma23, then have a Write In
Whether you're participating in Camp NaNoWriMo or not, log in via our Zoom link(please email if you'd like to the link) or join us at the library. Prizes will be given to Sprint Winners!
NO CRITIQUE GROUP!
Aug 4-5: 1st Annual RomanceLahoma23
(4:30pm) OKRWG Business meeting/Volunteer Thank You
1st Annual OKRWG Romance Conference
Registration Required to attend
Sep 2:
(2-3:30pm) Workshop- Speaker: Author Angela Christina Archer
Topic: Creating a Marketing Strategy for Your Book
About topic: Bring your laptop/tablet AND/OR your planner if possible as we'll be working on promos you can do over the holidays, and give you tools for implementing a marketing strategy no matter the time of year.
Oct 1:
(2-3:30pm) Workshop- Speaker: Vinita Eggers
Topic: Writing Conflict
About: TBA
(3:45-4:30pm) Critique Group, (no more than 2500 words), bring 3 printed copies of the 2500 words you'd like critiqued.
Nov 4:
(2-4:30pm)Write In- Whether you're participating in NaNoWriMo or not, bring your computer and come write!
NO CRITIQUE GROUP!
Dec 2:
(6-8pm) Christmas Party, Location TBA
NO CRITIQUE GROUP!