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THE GOOD, BAD, and UGLY OF POLICE OPERATIONS: HOW TO INCORPORATE THESE PROCEDURES INTO YOUR WRITING

Networking Topic: BE A MORE PRODUCTIVE WRITER BY CREATING AN EFFECTIVE WORK SPACE

Mike Rothmiller, New York Times Best Selling Author of the Non-Fiction Book “L.A. Secret Police, Inside the LAPD’s Elite Spy Network” will discuss law enforcement, illegal spying and undercover operations, and how that knowledge can help writers with their investigative reporting and writing when he speaks to the Professional Writers of Prescott on May 23. In his program: The True Story of Police Operations; the Good, Bad and Ugly, Rothmiller will provide his inside knowledge of political corruption and power in a power-packed presentation. Attendees should be prepared to present questions about law enforcement operations that Rothmiller can address during the program.

Rothmiller’s no-nonsense approach to law enforcement will be of interest to writers of mystery and suspense, as well as readers of all types of stories. Along with his exciting list of accomplishments, readers of his own books include two Presidents, a Vice President, a First Lady, Queen Elizabeth II and many major celebrities. After hearing the inside scoop on police procedures, reading novels and watching the news will take on a new turn.

Rothmiller is a former ABC Affiliate television reporter, former Executive Producer and host of programming for ESPN, PBS and other markets. His best selling book is recognized as the definitive source for law enforcement operations and is required reading at many universities, colleges and law schools.

Professional Writers of Prescott invites writers of all ages and levels (from beginner to published) to attend any of their meetings. The group meets the fourth Wednesday of each month. The program begins at with discussion and networking at 6 p.m. May 23 in the Founders Suite at the Prescott Public Library. Program starts at 7:00.

For more information about the meeting, contact Tara Fort, 928- 458-9303, tarafort@cableone.net

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March 28: Morgan Kearns “Social Networking”
April 25: Kenny Cook on turning short stories into books
May 23: Mike Rothmiller “Police Procedural”
June 27: Poetry Slam (with Mary Bragg)
July 18: Michael Broggie “Trials and Tribulations of Being a Published Writer”
August 22: TBA
Sept 26: TBA
October 24: TBA
Nov 28: Readings by contest winners
December: Christmas Party

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2012 Professional Writers of Prescott Writing Contest

FICTION, NONFICTION and POETRY RULES

PRIZES:   

New Increased Amounts for Prize Money This Year!!

Prizes in each category will be awarded for First Place ($150), Second Place ($75) and Third Place ($50).  Winners will be announced by September 30^th. The names will be published in the PWP newsletter and on the PWP website, as well in general publicity and media. Winners will also be invited to read their entries at the November PWP meeting in Prescott, AZ.

FEE:

REDUCED entry fee for members!! 

Member Fee:  $10

Non-Member Fee:  $15 (Non-members can join PWP for $15 and can then enter this contest as a member for $10).

Visit www.prescottwriters.com, and click the “Members” tab for the application; please submit with your check and contest entry.

DEADLINE:

Entries must be postmarked on or before Monday, June 4, 2012. Winners will be announced by September 30, 2012.

ENTRIES:

• Entry must be original writing that has never been published.
• No erotica will be accepted.  Judges reserve the right to deem inappropriateness, if necessary.
• Must be 18 or older to enter.
• Past winning contestants are eligible, but the past winning entry cannot be resubmitted.
• When multiple entries are submitted in any one category by the same author, and that author places in the top three for more than one entry, only the top finishing entry will receive a monetary award.

MECHANICS:

• FICTION and NONFICTION entries are not to exceed 3,000 words.
• Word count must appear on the first page of the manuscript.
• POETRY entries are limited to five pages total per entry. Each entry will be judged as a whole. (Therefore, if five poems are submitted as one entry, those poems will be judged and averaged for that entry.  The five poems will not be judged as five entries, unless submitted as separate entries with appropriate entry fees.)
• Entries must be double-spaced, with one-inch margins using standard 12 point typefaces. No electronic submissions accepted.
• The header on every page must contain only the title and the page number.
• Author’s name should not appear anywhere on the manuscript, but must be on the entry form.
• Three copies of each submission must be sent.
• Fill out the entry form below and send a copy with each entry.
• Copies will not be returned, and critiques will not be provided.

Where to Send / Drop Off: New Drop Off Location ONLY IN PRESCOTT!

In Prescott, contact or drop off at The Color Factor – ATTENTION Doug Arthur; 530 South Montezuma Street, Prescott, AZ 86303;  doug.arthur@hotmail.com (Color Factor is across the street from the Second Hand Man)

In Prescott Valley, contact or mail to: Carrie Malinowski, 6699 Desperado Drive, Prescott Valley, AZ  86314; cmalinow@cableone.net.  Feel free to mail your entries to this address, but do not drop off at this location; please contact Carrie if you plan to hand deliver.

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SOCIAL MEDIA FEATURED AT MARCH PROGRAM

Best-selling Kindle author, and paranormal / contemporary romance writer Morgan Kearns, will feature the ins and outs of all types of social media when she speaks at the Professional Writers of Prescott group on March 28, 2012.
In her presentation, Morgan will cover various social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Triberr, Pinterest and GoodReads, and discuss the importance of self-promotion through blogging, tagging, friending and following. This presentation promises to speak to all writers, authors and business people who want to know more about the success found through social media.

Morgan Kearns is creator of Bound by a Touch Series, including the recently-released Heart Ache. She is an active member of Romance Writers of America, and will be a featured author at Arizona Dreamin’ in June. arizonadreamin.wordpress.com. She is passionate, enthusiastic and engaging. Visit her website at www.morgankearns.com.

Professional Writers of Prescott meets the fourth Wednesday of each month. This month’s program will begin at 6 p.m. on March 28 in the Founders Suite at the Prscott Public Library. There will be no networkiing prior to the program. For more information about the meeting, contact Tara Fort, 928- 458-9303, tarafort@cableone.net.

Resolutions

“Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other.” ~Abraham Lincoln

As a new year begins, it’s time to talk resolutions and make goals for the new year. Go ahead and groan, but be sure to join us for the PWP Networking Session! January 25, 2012 at 6:00 pm.

MEMOIR WRITER TO SPEAK TO GROUP IN JANUARY

Writer Jill Williams will speak about “The Evolution of A Memoir” at the Professional Writers of Prescott group on January 25, 2012, at 7 p.m. In this workshop / presentation, Jill will share her personal experiences and share her latest book “Confessions of a Love Addict” (Aberdeen Bay Books). Jill Williams is a poet, musical playwright, and author of six books over the past several decades. Her websites are www.jillwilliams.com and www.sedonarugpaintings.com. Professional Writers of Prescott meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m., and informal networking starts at 6 p.m. For more information about the meeting, contact Tara Fort, 928- 458-9303, tarafort@cableone.net