Archive | May 2023
May 29, 2023  

At-large Communication Contest 1st place winners

Congratulations to our members who won first place and, in some cases, other awards, in the 2022 “at-large” division of the NFPW Communications Contest. The at-large division is for states that do not have their own contest. This year there were entries from 20 states and Spain. APW members did very well!

Connie Cockrell

  • FIRST PLACE: Advertising Poster, Billboard or Banner: “Arizona Professional Writers Conference 2022”
    HONORABLE MENTION: Print-based newspaper: “Celebrating International Women’s Day”

Nancy Marshall

  • FIRST PLACE: Children’s Book, Fiction: A Rattler’s Tale

Jodi Decker

  • FIRST PLACE: Social Media Presence – Nonprofit, government or educational: “Seven Years Insane”

Jody Sharpe

  • FIRST PLACE: Novellas (40,000 words or fewer):
    “20 Moon Rd. An Angel’s Tale”

Marie Fasano

  • FIRST PLACE: News Story Print-based newspaper: “Complications of pregnancy and changes in the law”
  • THIRD PLACE: Photographer-writer: “New student aviation club gives teens a chance to fly”
May 10, 2023  

APW Book Club – 4/27/23 with RuthAnn Hogue

Karen Lateiner is inviting you to the April APW Book Club meeting.
Ruthann Hogue will present her book Goodbye Walter: A Reporter’s Notebook for our discussion and review.
Topic: APW Book Club 5/27/23
Date: May 27, 2023
Time: 10:00 AM Arizona
Zoom Meeting link has been sent to members. If you’d like to attend, contact Karen Lateiner kslateiner@gmail.com for the link. Guests are welcome.
“I’d like to share the story behind Goodbye, Walter: a reporter’s notebook. It’s a memoir documenting one of the most profound experiences from my journalism career in which I provided readers an inside look at hospice through the eyes of a cancer patient.” More information at www.goodbyewalter.com and on Amazon.
May 4, 2023  

President’s letter – April 2023

President’s Page: April 2023

It’s nearly time for the Arizona Professional Writers Annual Conference. There are only 12 days before the conference! This is where we elect new officers, celebrate member accomplishments, honor those who have passed on, and hear some really good speakers! This doesn’t even mention the time we get to socialize with our fellow journalists, authors, poets, screenwriters, oh, well, you get the idea. Here is the info:

It’s time to register for our upcoming State Convention on May 6 at the Phoenix Indian School Visitor Center! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/arizona-professional-writers-2023-state-conference-tickets-601839336657

Speakers: We have two excellent speakers, lunch and a chance to see the venue – the Phoenix Indian School. Elena Selestewa will not only be speaking but will later answer more questions and give us a tour. Our other speaker, Debra Utacia Krol, is a dynamic journalist with the topic of “On the beat – through the eyes of an indigenous reporter.” See https://arizonapresswomen.wordpress.com/2023-apw-state-conference for our speakers’ photos and bios.

Business meeting at 9:15: APW members should plan to arrive in time for our 9:15 business meeting. We have exciting ideas to share for the upcoming year plus election of officers. Be there!

Lunch: Choice of 3 kinds of salad, water and cookies.

Register: Register at Eventbrite. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/arizona-professional-writers-2023-state-conference-tickets-601839336657 Members use APWmember10 as the promotion code to register for the member price of $50. Regular price is $60. Click on Get Tickets but then enter the code to receive the $50 price. If you’d prefer to pay by cash or Zelle QuickPay, contact treasurer RuthAnn Hogue at arizonaprofessionalwriters@gmail.com.Price at the door is $75. Students with student IDs are $25.

Share and publicize! Please share the APW FB post to your personal and writing or author pages as well as to any community or writing groups that you belong to. You can also help by asking them to post it on their calendar, if they have one. We also need your help posting copies of the flyer (attached) at your local library. If you have a relative that is a high school or college/university student here in AZ, ask them to take a copy to their English or Journalism teacher and invite their students to attend. The theme –Diversity – stories honor our many heritages– is a hot topic and could fit into many curriculums.

Location: The Phoenix Indian School Visitor Center is located in the Band Building, 300 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85012. Parking: free on the grounds. If you are coming from Payson, I have 2 seats left in my car. Call or text me at 928-951-0970 or email at connie.cockrell@gmail.com.

Morning coffee: Bring your own! Both some Starbucks and Dutch Coffee locations are within 3 or 4 minutes of the school.

For questions, contact Jaimie by email or by phone at 928-607-3181. (Text or leave a message) Contact RuthAnn Hogue at arizonaprofessionalwriters@gmail.com for questions about Eventbrite or to pay by check.

Go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/arizona-professional-writers-2023-state-conference-tickets-601839336657 to register now!

More information at https://arizonapresswomen.wordpress.com/2023-apw-state-conference

From Marie Fasano, an opportunity: Take a look at our facebook page for APW. This is a great place to announce your newest book, magazine article, or speaking engagement. This is just one of the many perks you, as an APW member have, so take advantage! https://www.facebook.com/groups/ArizonaPressWomen

Finally, A reminder that the Payson Book Festival, this year called the Authors and Artists Festival, is July 15th at the Payson Mazatzal and Hotel ballroom. 9am – 2:30pm. Bring a friend!

Thank you everyone for your continued support of this historic organization.

Everyone stay safe, enjoy the upcoming warm weather, and hope to see you at the conference!