Area 2 Newsletter
October 2024
Pennnwriters Area 2 Happenings and News
I'm Katie Yelinek, the Area 2 representative. Please email me at area2rep [at] pennwriters.org or kathryn [at] kathrynyelinek.com if I can help you in any way.
Make the holidays merrier
Since the holidays are somehow getting closer (how is it October already??), I wanted to try a new activity. Help area members start off the new year by suggesting writing-related supplies and gifts. Have a particular pen you recommend to everybody? Discovered a new tea/coffee that gets your creative juices flowing? Suggest it by filling out the recommendation form. Next month I'll run the list so everybody can have something to drop hints about when their loved ones ask them what they want for the holidays.
Reminder: There is an Area 2 Facebook group. It is not the most active group, so you won't be swamped with posts. However, some of us post important information and reminders there, so if you're on Facebook, I encourage you to join.
Meeting
The Area 2 critique group is currently alternating between meetings in Danville and Berwick. For information about the next meeting, contact Dave Freas, quillracer [at] pa.metrocast.net.
Got something to celebrate?
It's been some time since anyone sent me info about writing successes. If you've published recently, I'd love to know so I can share the details. Got a new book out? Short story? Poem? Article? Did you get something reprinted? Won an award? Gave a reading or presentation? Send me a note so I can celebrate with you.
Pennwriters Organization-Wide News
Reminders:
- Help your Pennwriters colleagues by leaving reviews on Amazon, B&N, Goodreads, Bookbub, etc.
- Do you want to see your name in print? The Penn Writer editor is always looking for articles. Contact her at newslettersubmissions@pennwriters.org
- You can join any area's Zoom meetings. You can find a list of area meetings on the website.
- Looking for feedback on your latest work in progress? Pennwriters offers the Critique Partner Program to match authors up with fellow writers. We want to know what you're looking for. Then, we'll find the most compatible partner based on genre, progress, and other factors. We can also handle articles, essays, or other nonfiction. Our goal is helping to create a mutually beneficial partnership for both parties. So whether you have a finished work you'd like a beta reader for, or a work in progress that you'd like critiqued, please email D. J. Stevenson a PennwritersCritiquePartners [at] gmail.com for more information.
Volunteer
Pennwriters needs you! We've managed to fill several openings, but still have to fill these positions:
- Conference Coordinators for 2026. You receive two free conferences and have lots of help from committee chairs. Interested? Contact president [at] pennwriters.org.
Upcoming online courses are:
Conference News
It's not too early to mark your calendars for next year's conference.The conference will be held May 16th-18th at the Pittsburgh Airport Marriott. Our keynote speaker will be Natalie D. Richards. Brent Maquire will be the Saturday luncheon speaker. Hope to see you there!
That's it for now. While I dread cold weather, I enjoy curling up on dark nights and reading. No matter what you feel about the change in seasons, happy reading and happy writing.