Welcome
The Fort Worth Writers is a writing group located in Fort Worth Texas that strives to provide a fun, creative environment, where new writers can learn the craft, and more experienced writers can hone their skills. We offer camaraderie, critique, and constructive criticism every week.
News:
NAME CHANGE!!
Freelance Writers Network has changed it name to Fort Worth Writers. Our web page will reflect that change as soon as our host server had up-dated their software.
FWW would like to welcome its newest members
FWW would like to welcome its newest members, Julie Stephens, and Eleanor Forfang-Brockman. We are looking forward to a productive writing relationship and life long freindships.
FWW would like to congratulate Debbie Gillette
FWW would like to congratulate Debbie Gillette on winning an First Place in the Haltom City Public Library's Short Story Contest 2010. Her piece Water Melon Bride can be read in the coming month on Haltom City's Library web site. Congratulations Debbie! (July 2010)
FWW would like to congratulate Jim Wood.
His novel The System won 3rd place in the Science Fiction Novel catagory sponcered by Frontiers in Writing, Amarillo. We look forward to seeing your novel published Jim. (June 2010)
2010 OWFI Contest Winners
Abilene Writer's Guild winners
Congratulations to everyone who entered, and especially those who won, the recent AWG competition. The following members won:
Flash Fiction - 2nd Place - Christine Endy for the Terrycloth Cape
Flash Fiction - 3rd Place - Marjorie Bixler for Flora's Choice
Articles of General Interest - 1st Place - Marjorie Bixler for Bending the Rules
Articles of General Interest- 2nd Place - James A Wood for Private Though and Public Technology
Novels - 2nd Place - Christine Endy for The Secret Clover
May 2010
FWW would like to thank Robyn Conley
FWW would like to thank Robyn Conley for her entertaining talk on November 14th. Robyn was one of the original members that founded the group. Since then she has gone on to better things (and the other end of the state). Her witty and educational presentation was well received by all. Thanks Robyn!
Read more about Robyn at www.robynconley.com.
FWW would like to congratulate Debbie Gillette
FWW would like to congratulate Debbie Gillette on winning an Honorable Mention in the Genre Short Story category of the Writer's Digest 78th Annual Competition. Her piece Blood on Tap won out among 13,434 submissions, making Debbie's win especially gratifying. Congratulations Debbie! (October 2009)
FWW Congratulates Nell Noonan on the publication of her new book
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FWW congratulates Nell Noonan on the publication of Not Alone: Encouragement for Caregivers. Not Alone is a collection of 150 devotions. Each devotion features a Bible scripture passage, a personal anecdote, and a prayer. Sometimes funny, often poignant, and always heartfelt. Not Alone offers insight from someone who has "been there too." Congratulations Nell!
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FWW Congratulates Neena Kahlon on the publication of her new book
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FWW would like to congratulate Neena Kahlon on the successful publication of her latest book. Remembering the Juice Mango shows how a nine year old orphan, Ratna, copes with the trauma caused by the partitioning of India, aided by the love of her adoptive family and her refusal to allow tragedy to control her life. The book is available from 2) Amazon.com 3) Connections Bookstore in Fort Worth (2428 Forest Park Blvd) Read more about Remembering the Juice Mango at Neena's website (8th August 2009, updated 31st January 2010) |
FWW would like to thank Detective M. J. Carroll
FWW would like to thank Detective M. J. Carroll for his informative talk on September 25th. Mike is a detective with the Fort Worth criminal investigation division/homicide unit. His presentation was riveting. Not only did we learn a lot, I think we all can sleep more soundly knowing what a great job he does. Thanks Mike!