Meeting Info
Monthly Coffee Socials
Where: Pioneer Library System-SW OKC, 2201 SW 134th St, OKC, OK 73170
Room A-B or Conference Room
(varies depending on availability)
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Our meetings will ALSO be virtual via Google Meet!
Email us for the link or check the OKRWG Facebook page.
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When: 1st Saturday of Each Month (Unless it falls on a holiday, see schedule below)
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Time: 2-4:30pm
Critique
Group
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2024 Monthly Meeting Schedule
Jan 6:
(2-4:30pm) Workshop
Speaker: Award-Winning Author & OKRWG President Sabrina A. Fish
Topic: Let's Have a Plotting Party!
About: I did this one a couple years ago and it was a hit, so I thought we'd bring it around again! I get asked SO often where I get all my ideas. So, I'll share some of the ways that story ideas have come to me over the years, then we'll brainstorm ideas together.
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Feb 3:
(2-4:30pm) Workshop
Speaker: USA Today Bestselling author & OKRWG PR Sarah Bale
Topic: Publisher Rocket for Keywords
About: In this workshop, Sarah Bale will tell us about PublisherRocket and how to use it successfully to find good keywords for your novel.
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Mar 2:
(2-4:30pm) Workshop
Speaker: International Romance Author, Katana Collins
Topic: Establishing and Utilizing Your Author Brand
About: TBA
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Apr 6:
(2-4:30pm) Write In
Whether you're working on that rough draft, editing or brainstorming, bring your computer and let's work together!
May 4: (No Formal Meeting due to OWFI Conference)
OKRWG is an affiliate of the Oklahoma Writers Federation Inc. As such, our members are encouraged to attend the OWFI conference and invited to gather with us at the bar during Happy Hour.
Jun 1:
(2-4:30pm) Workshop
Speaker: Award-Winning Author & OKRWG Grants Director Staci Mauney
Topic: Self-Editing: Weak & Repeated Words
About topic: We need up to 10 people to submit 3 pages of their writing for her to edit and use as examples…anonymously, of course. Send those to grants@oklahomaromancewritersguild.com by May 15
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Jul 13 (second Saturday due to holiday):
(2-4:30pm) Write-In
We'll discuss last details for Retreat 2024, then have a Write In
Whether you're working on that rough draft, editing, or brainstorming, log in via our Google Meet 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!
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Aug 2-3: OKRWG Writing Retreat
Heart Awards Ceremony on Aug 3rd @ 7pm during retreat and broadcast FB Live
Registration Required to attend Retreat
Sep 7:
(2-4:30pm) Workshop- Speaker: Kate Minty
Topic: Let's Talk About Sex
About topic: Get tips and tricks about writing sex scenes from a former phone sex operator. Learn how I created realistic fantasies.
Oct 5:
(2-4:30pm) Workshop
Speaker: Award-Winning Author & OKRWG VP Jennifer McMurrain
Topic: Outline Your Pants Off
About: Learn how outlining can help you avoid writer's block, dead ends, and taking your manuscript from the beginning to THE END.
Nov 2:
(2-4:30pm)Write In- Whether you're working on that rough draft, editing, or outlining, bring your computer and let's work together!
Dec 7: (Location alert! This is NOT at the library)
(4pm) Christmas Party at Sabrina's House