March TypeRider is here!
The March, 2015 TypeRider is now available. Look for writing events in each of our four districts plus many others coming up including the annual Tucson Festival of Books. Meet Joan Cox and discover some writing opportunities.
Rim Country District Meeting, February 18
Author shares journey to publication
Join the next monthly meeting of the Rim Country District of Arizona Professional Writers to hear local independent (indie) author Connie Cockrell speak to the challenges and triumphs of getting a book into print. Cockrell says: “From the first challenge to write to getting a book published is a long and perilous journey.”
Cockrell’s books run the gamut from science fiction to contemporary stories. To date, she has published two stand-alone novels and a four-book series. Additionally, her stories have been included in four different anthologies. Cockrell is currently working on on a number of writing projects, including a contemporary young adult series and three collections of short stories. A few of her books will be available for purchase and signing following the presentation. Cockrell’s publications are also available through Amazon and other ebook vendors.
The meeting and presentation will convene at 12:00 noon, Wednesday, February 18, in the Community Room of the Payson Public Library, 328 N. McLane Road. The public is invited to attend free of charge.
Deadline for Communications Contest- coming up fast!
The deadline for entries in the Communications Contest is Monday, February 9. Get your entries in! See the contest page for categories and how to enter online.
February TypeRider now available!
Take a look at the February, 2015 TypeRider. Editor Lynda Exley has done a fine job of assembling lots of good information. The website for Rim District’s July 25, 2015 Payson Book Festival is now online. We have a new Colorado District- meet the members! And find out about lots of events that are coming up as well as information about the Communications Contest.
Time to enter the Communications Contest!
APW Members — Please click on the 2015 Communications Contest flyer with directions and links to the annual Communications Contest. APW is having their own contest but entries will be submitted electronically.
Entry deadline is Monday, Feb. 9. For work that must be submitted in hard-copy format, the entry deadline is Monday, Feb. 2.
Thanks,
Cheryl Kohout
Co-chair, Communications Contest
January 2015 TypeRider
Start the New Year off right by reading the January 2015 APW TypeRider! See lots of photos of fellow members enjoying holiday get togethers. Read about the newest district of APW and the rules for the 2015 Communications Contest. APW will be having its own contest again, rather than participate in the at-large contest. In this issue you can also meet Jodi Weisberg and find out about writing events coming up this spring.
December 2014 TypeRider
Read the December, 2014 TypeRider, the last issue of the year! It’s another information-filled issue. Each district is hosting a holiday party – we hope you can come to at least one. And read more about the upcoming contests and writing events taking place in the state. Thank you Lynda for the superb job you do each month!
Happy holidays to all.
October TypeRider
Read the October, 2014 TypeRider here! Read all about the NFPW Convention in Greenville, SC and our APW award winners. And mark your calendar for the Payson Book Festival, which will be held July 25, 2015.
2015 Student Scholarship Competition announced
Arizona high school students planning to study journalism at an Arizona university or Arizona community college in the fall of 2015 are invited to apply for the $1,000 June Payne Memorial Journalism Scholarship.
Arizona Professional Writers, a statewide organization of professional communicators formerly known as Arizona Press Women, established the annual scholarship with funds honoring the memory of June Payne, a longtime member, journalist and photographer.
Applicants must be graduating high school seniors who intend to major in journalism at an accredited Arizona university or community college. Requirements include filling out an application, a letter of recommendation from a high school teacher, two published [print, online or video] writing/reporting samples and a one-page letter from the student that describes her/his background and the reasons she/he wants to pursue a career in journalism.
Download the application here at APW Scholarship Application for 2015. For additional questions or to receive an application by email, contact the scholarship chair Joan Westlake – 480-968-8902 or jkwestlake@aol.com.
November TypeRider
The November, 2014 TypeRider is now available. Catch up on members and events. Read about Betty Webb’s search for her sister and Rim Country District’s field trip to the Sedona Book Festival.
Arizona Professional Writers 