WORDfest 2017

Join the Writers Guild of Texas and over 20 other DFW writers organizations for WORDfest — a one-day all-you-can-meet festival of writers groups from all over the metroplex.

WHEN: Saturday, April 8th, 2017 from 10:00am — 4:00pm

WHERE:
TCC Northeast Campus
Student Union Building (NSTU)
828 W Harwood Rd
Hurst, TX 76054

COST: Free

To learn more and register, visit wordwriters.org

The Mentor, February 2017

Newsletter of the Writers Guild of Texas

Featuring:

• Blue by Leah Hinton — 2nd Place winner of the 2016 WGT flash fiction contest;
• I'm Sorry, You Broke My Sense of Disbelief, an article by Scott Bell;
• Notes from the WGT January 2017 meeting with C.L. Stegall;
• Details about upcoming writing events and opportunities;
• and much more.

"Yes, it's a rejection letter. But it's from The New Yorker!"

Need an Editor?

The Editorial Freelancers Association has a searchable database that's free for anyone to use. It allows you to use keywords, like "young adult" or "memoir," to find an editor that specializes in your type of writing. Many editors offer customized editing samples, and this is a great way to find out if you've got the right fit. Some writers like to use local people, so you can use a city as a keyword as well.

If you are an editor, or interested in becoming one, be sure to check out the North Dallas chapter of EFA.

The Mentor, January 2017

Newsletter of the Writers Guild of Texas

Featuring:

• List of 2016 Writers Guild of Texas flash fiction contest winners;
• The Visiting Professor by Deborah Bean — 1st Place winner of 2016 WGT flash fiction contest;
• A Look Back at 2016, featuring pictures of WGT events, speakers, and members;
• Details about upcoming writing events and opportunities;
• and much more.

"John? Is this a good time to bring up a book problem?"

The Mentor, August 2016

Newsletter of the Writers Guild of Texas

Featuring:

• Details about the 2016 WGT Fall Workshop, Secrets of Smart Querying;
• Notes from the WGT July 2016 meeting with Brian W. Smith;
• 2016 WGT Flash Fiction contest rules;
• Details about upcoming writing events;
• and much more.

"I thought I had written a subtle, witty, sophisticated novel. Then I realized it was just my cold medicine."

The Mentor, June/July 2016

Newsletter of the Writers Guild of Texas

Featuring:

• 2016 Writers Guild of Texas flash fiction contest announcement and rules;
• Notes from the WGT May 2016 meeting with James Gaskin;
• Notes and photos from the June 2016 WGT Read-In;
• Details about upcoming writing events;
• and much more.

"Do you mind if I ask you a few questions? I'm writing a crime novel."

The Mentor, April/May 2016

Newsletter of the Writers Guild of Texas

Featuring:

• Always Something by Scott Bell — Honorable Mention winner of the 2015 WGT flash fiction contest;
• Notes from the WGT April 2016 meeting with Joe Milazzo;
• Notes from the WGT March 2016 meeting with C.L. Stegall;
• Details about upcoming writing events;
• and much more.

"Now, Ms. Rawling. We think your book may find a few readers, but 'Harry Potter?' That title will never sell!"