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NVWN Breakfasts

kyezdimer — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:43:18 -0500

The Nittany Valley Writers' Network breakfasts together the third Wednesday of each month. Early risers meet informally for breakfast, coffee and conversation at The Waffle Shop (West College Avenue and Blue Course Drive) from 7:00 to 8:00 a.m. Everyone is welcome.

Nittany Valley Writers Network Social

kyezdimer — Sun, 04 Nov 2012 13:59:23 -0500

The Nittany Valley Writers Network Social is held every 4th Tuesday, 5:30-7pm at The Autoport,

1405 S Atherton St., State College.

All are welcome - ask for the Writers Table.

Nittany Valley Writers Network

Melissa — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 11:03:51 -0400

The Nittany Valley Writers Network is a sharing, supportive, inspiring community linking local writers of all genres and levels of experience: expert and novice, published and hopeful.

Meetings are generally held at Schlow Library, 211 S. Allen Street, State College, on the second Tuesday of the month in the Downsbrough Community Room from 7 to 8:30 pm.

History of NVWN:

In April 1990, a group of local writers founded "The State College Area Writers' Club." The club was incorporated as a nonprofit group, "The Nittany Valley Writers' Network," in June 1994. The original board of directors included Sherry Hogan (now Dudik), Sandra Hill, Millie Ragosta, Donna Miller, Gary Delafield, Trish Jensen, Katie Raiser, Jane Cervino and Beth Shirey. In January 2001 Schlow Library offered to sponsor the NVWN to strengthen its outreach to the community.

Meetings are generally held at Schlow Library, 211 S. Allen Street, State College, on the second Tuesday of the month in the Downsbrough Community Room from 7 to 8:30 pm.

Breakfast with NVWN on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. The Early Risers meet informally at The Waffle Shop (W. College Ave & Blue Course Dr. location) from 7 to 8 am. All are welcome!

Social Gatherings are held the 4th Tuesday of the month from 5:30 to 7:00 pm at the Autoport, 1405 S Atherton St, State College.

Critique Groups for writers wanting feedback:

Claw:(Creating Literature At Websters) Interested writers should contact Jen at facilitator@clawcritique.com. CLAW critiques fiction only. We do not workshop screenplays, poetry, memoirs, historical, or religious fiction. Our writing tends toward the edgy, and our genres include science fiction, fantasy, mainstream, mystery, experimental, and humor (both dark and light) for all age groups. Anyone uncomfortable with having their boundaries challenged should not apply.

W4K(Writers for Kids):This group covers fiction and non-fiction for children up through young adults, but is not currently seeking new members. Contact Virginia Loewen, 814-237-0947, vloewen@verizon.net.

The Christian Writers Roundtable: Meets on the third or fourth Thursday of each month, according to members' convenience. Members write from a Christian world view, but works range widely, including fiction and non-fiction books, short stories, articles, devotionals, poetry, and children's literature. Membership is by invitation and is currently at its chartered limit. Inquiries:e-mail laurelwest975@gmail.com or phone Laurel at 814-237-3010.

OLLIWriters Group: Writers of all genres are welcome to join this group, which is an OsherLifelong Learning Institute at Penn State Special Interest Group. Contact Rita for more information and meeting times/dates: ritalouise@gmail.com

Memoir/Non-Fiction: Meets the first Thursday of the month at 1 pm. Interested writers should contact Barb Foley at knock3xs@hotmail.com

CreativeWriting Group: Meets third Tuesdays at 7 pm. Focuses on short stories, memoirs, topical writing, and techniques to stimulate creativity. Contact Frank Rocco, Frankrocco38@yahoo.com or 861-3625.

Seven Mountains Haiku Club: Meets on the third Wednesday of every month from 7-8:30 in the Musser Room at Schlow Library. Everyone is welcome. Contact Anne Burgevin at anneatpeace@yahoo.com.

Anyone can start a critique group! If you are interested in starting one, drop Karen an e-mail: KLD25@psu.edu

NVWN Personnel

Program Coordinator

Cindy Simmons - cindy.simmons@comcast.net

Publicity/Marketing

Sally Driscoll - sallydriscoll@verizon.net

Critique Group Coordinator

Karen Dabney - kld25@psu.edu

Mark T. Shirey - mts@uplink.net

Technology/Facebook

Greg Halpin - gphalpin@gmail.com

Schlow Centre Region Library Liaison/Information

Kristina Yezdimer - kyezdimer@schlowlibrary.org
235-7816

Nittany Valley Writers Network: Anne Marie Rodgers

kyezdimer — Sun, 04 Nov 2012 13:47:37 -0500

Ann Marie Rodgers will speak on her writing experiences in the romance and inspirational genres.

Tuesday, November 13 at 7 p.m.

Best-selling author Anne Marie Rodgers will speak about her career in genre fiction, especially her current focus on inspirational fiction. Carolyn Turgeon will host the talk. Rodgers has published nearly four dozen novels since 1992. Her works have been published in more than 25 languages.

Her first 35 books were published under the pseudonym Anne Marie Winston by Harlequin/Silhouette and St. Martin's Press. In 2006, she began writing inspirational fiction for Guideposts Books, where she has written for 4 different series. Rodgers' novels have appeared on the USA Extended Bestseller List, the Amazon.com weekly Bestselling Silhouette Desire List, the Amazon.com Top 100 ll-Time Bestselling Silhouette Desires list and the Waldenbooks Series bestseller list.

Rodgers' next publication from Guideposts Book Division will be HOME FOR CHRISTMAS, available this holiday season.

Critique Groups for writers wanting feedback

kyezdimer — Sun, 04 Nov 2012 14:15:02 -0500

See the list of the Nittany Valley Writers Network critique groups.

Claw:(Creating Literature At Websters) Interested writers should contact Jen at claw@runeskelley.com. CLAW critiques fiction only. We do not workshop screenplays, poetry, memoirs, historical, or religious fiction. Our writing tends toward the edgy, and our genres include science fiction, fantasy, mainstream, mystery, experimental, and humor (both dark and light) for all age groups. Anyone uncomfortable with having their boundaries challenged should not apply.

The Christian Writers Roundtable: Meets on the third or fourth Thursday of each month, according to members' convenience. Members write from a Christian world view, but works range widely, including fiction and non-fiction books, short stories, articles, devotionals, poetry, and children's literature. Membership is by invitation and is currently at its chartered limit. Inquiries:e-mail laurelwest975@gmail.com or phone Laurel at 814-237-3010.

Memoir/Non-Fiction: Meets the first Thursday of the month at 1 pm. Interested writers should contact Barb Foley at WritersCreate@outlook.com

Wednesday Workshops: is a critique group for fiction and poetry that meets on Wednesdays from 7 to 9 pm. For more information, contact Nora Ciancio at nora.ciancio@gmail.com.

Anyone can start a critique group! If you are interested in starting one, drop Karen an e-mail: KLD25@psu.edu