Events, opportunities and enrichment for writers like you!
All About the Haiku
Looking for a new way to get creative? No matter what genre you prefer, Haiku offers writers a new way to think about creativity. Join us this Saturday, March 12, 2022 from 10 to 11 a.m. online when PWC Poet Laureate and award-winning Haikuist Kim B. Miller will teach us about the many forms of Haiku and inspire us to use the form as a launch for our own writing!
Kim is an inspirational, award-winning poet who has performed nationally and internationally, making an impact wherever she goes. Her presentations are interactive, and you'll come away with material and ideas to use in your work. Don't miss it!
ZOOM INFO
Topic: WbtR Writers Enrichment: The Many Forms of Haiku
Time: Mar 12, 2022 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Get those calendars out! We've got more Writers' Enrichment events you won't want to miss.
Saturday, April 9, 10 a.m. Manassas Battlefield Meet in front of the Visitor Center. JoAnn Lord Koff, alongside a historian, will lead us in learning about local history and the park and offer a new context for writing in any genre. Stay tuned for more details about this in-person event! (Rain date: May 14) You must register for this event, as the park limits events to 20. Register here at Eventbrite now!
Saturday, May 14, 10 a.m. online Get Unstuck! What causes writers' block and how can you move past it? Come for the discussion and writing exercises to spur creativity in any genre. (Will be held April 9 if Battlefield event has to be rescheduled) Zoom links to be shared closer to the event date.
Saturday, June 11, 10 a.m. online
Learn your publishing options from internally acclaimed writer Natalina Reis! Natalina will discuss the differences between traditional, small-press and self/indie publishing. Zoom links to be shared closer to the event date.
And the New Tagline Is...
Congratulations to Maryel Stone who won our tagline contest! WbtR members posted their ideas in our Facebook group and submitted through email and came up with some great options. Maryel suggested "Get Your Writing On Track" and earned the most likes. We love it! Thank you to all who participated, and thanks to all our members who keep WbtR the vibrant group it is!
Are You Getting the Most From Your Membership?
Are you taking advantage of all WbtR has to offer? Write by the Rails has become a recognized community institution and is gaining greater attention each year! We not only have some well-known authors and Poets Laureate in our membership, we also have writers who have won many awards and honors in contests throughout the year. It's both fun and educational to attend the events our members and guests facilitate, as well as to network with them.
We encourage (and often accompany) each other in performing at venues where we can read our works for live audiences. In addition, we have created opportunities for EVERYONE to have some of their writing published in our anthologies, and we announce opportunities available through other organizations. These projects are open to all members, regardless of experience.
New folks have brought new ideas for upcoming events, and we're flourishing! Join or rejoin for only $20 per calendar year!
Not sure if you are a current member? Here's the cheat sheet for previous members: If your name is in bold black text on the website's Membership page, we have NOT received your 2022 dues yet. If it's in brown, we have. Renew your membership now. Simply click the PayPal button, no PayPal account needed!
Need to pay by check? Pay to the order of Write by the Rails and send c/o Alan Meyrowitz, Treasurer, 5284 Antioch Ridge Drive, Haymarket, VA 20169.
Your $20 contribution allows us to fund our activities, publish anthologies and support more local writers. Thank you for being part of the WbtR community!
Members, We Want to Feature You!
We want your input and appreciate your participation! If you are a current member and have news you would like us to share through our Facebook group and/or public social media profiles, please let us know! We're happy to spread the word. We are here on Facebook and here on Twitter.
Send us links to your books, publications, speaking engagements and more! Want to be featured on our website? Respond to this email and let us know!
Looking forward to hearing from you!
Founded in August 2011, WbtR serves writers affiliated with Prince William County, Manassas and Manassas Park. We welcome all writers 18+ who feel a connection to our region and contribute their talents, no matter where they live!
Get the Benefits of WbtR Membership!
Want to get the full benefits of membership? Sign up to become a member! Or if you're already a member, simply pay your annual dues. Why do it? WbtR members enjoy:
membership to a developed local group with a statewide affiliation
reduced-cost and no-cost events
no-cost and reduced cost educational workshops, panels, presentations, etc.
access to networks of literary professionals and enthusiasts
members-only online discussions
ability to submit to club contests
ability to submit to club anthologies
ability to sell books at select events
ability to propose and lead projects that fall within the group's purview
President - Katherine Gotthardt
Vice President - JoAnn Lord Koff
Secretary - Becks Sosa
Treasurer - Alan Meyrowitz
Members-At-Large - John Dutton, Brian Donnell James, Nancy Wyatt
Looking for a new way to get creative? No matter what genre you prefer, Haiku offers writers a new way to think about creativity. Join us this Saturday, March 12, 2022 from 10 to 11 a.m. online when PWC Poet Laureate and award-winning Haikuist 
