DALLAS MYSTERY WRITERS

Crime Doesn’t Pay . . . Enough!

The Dallas Mystery Writers

We are open to writers of all genres from mystery to romance to speculative fiction and all points in between. If you want to write, or write better, you are welcome to attend any of our regular workshops. Membership in the national MWA is not necessary to attend the Dallas group meetings because we’re a separate group. There are plenty of benefits in joining the MWA, but there's no membership requirement to attend the Dallas meetings. Zoom Access and Onsite prepayments are $50 per year. Click the “Pay Membership Dues” button to submit through PayPal. Members attend in-person meetings for free, and get the Zoom link for meetings they prefer to attend remotely. MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS: • No door fee at meetings • Zoom link provided for every meeting • NEW! Free 30 minute one-on-one session with one professional writer member (LaRee, Sandy, Susan, or James) each year.

LOCATION:

The Dallas MWASW group meets the first Saturday of each month (except January) at the Olive Garden, 4240 Belt Line (at Midway), Addison, TX, 75001. Meeting time is 10:15 AM – Noon, followed by lunch. There is a $10 fee for non-members (cash only) for the program and drinks-only attendees when we meet in person (members get in automatically). No reservations are necessary there’s always room for another writer. All who attend are encouraged to remain and break bread(sticks) with your fellow writers. Contact info: james@gaskin.com

Dallas Mystery Writer Events:

Saturday, December 2, 2023

10:15 AM - Meeting in Person

(And on Zoom! for members)

WHITE ELEPHANT GIFT

EXCHANGE!

If you want to participate in our December fun gift exchange and we hope you do, bring something from home (no need to dash off to Dollar Tree for this). If you have an item that pertains to writing great (and yes, it can be a gag gift). If not, then perhaps a book you enjoyed, or something you have on that top shelf of your closet you think would work. We number the gifts, then if you bring a gift, you draw a number, and the fun ensues. The swapping can get crazy but that’s the real fun and after 3 swaps the gift stays. Plus we will do a raffle (this won’t be a gag), so we’re looking forward to good time.

Tools for Writers

James Gaskin

Back in the day, writers had only typewriters and index cards. Today, automation options can overwhelm a person, or give them an excuse not to write while searching for the best writing tools to finish the book they’re actively avoiding by doing research on writer’s tools. In a short lesson before a party, James will eliminate one of your favorite procrastination excuses by describing dozens of writing tools ranging from free word processors to Tiffany-level coaching and handholding services (Spoiler alert - $$$$). Artificial Intelligence powers many new tools that provide helpf from excellent suggestions to writing a novel for you. In addition, every grammar checker and editing software now offers AI-powered improvements. As always, James will have a looong handout full of details. Then, PARTY TIME! WHITE ELEPHANT GIFT EXCHANGE!

Pay Membership Dues

DALLAS MYSTERY WRITERS

Crime Doesn’t Pay . . . Enough!

The Dallas

Mystery Writers

We are open to writers of all genres from mystery to romance to speculative fiction and all points in between. If you want to write, or write better, you are welcome to attend any of our regular workshops. Membership in the national MWA is not necessary to attend the Dallas group meetings because we’re a separate group. There are plenty of benefits in joining the MWA, but there's no membership requirement to attend the Dallas meetings. Zoom Access and Onsite prepayments are $50 per year. Click the “Pay Membership Dues” button to submit through PayPal. Members attend in- person meetings for free, and get the Zoom link for meetings they prefer to attend remotely. MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS: • No door fee at meetings • Zoom link provided for every meeting • NEW! Free 30 minute one- on-one session with one professional writer member (LaRee, Sandy, Susan, or James) each year.

LOCATION:

The Dallas MWASW group meets the first Saturday of each month (except January) at the Olive Garden, 4240 Belt Line (at Midway), Addison, TX, 75001. Meeting time is 10:15 AM – Noon, followed by lunch. There is a $10 fee for non- members (cash only) for the program and drinks-only attendees when we meet in person (members get in automatically). No reservations are necessary there’s always room for another writer. All who attend are encouraged to remain and break bread(sticks) with your fellow writers. Contact info: james@gaskin.com

Dallas Mystery

Writer Events:

Saturday,

December 2, 2023

10:15 AM -

Meeting in Person

(And on Zoom! for

members)

WHITE ELEPHANT

GIFT EXCHANGE!

If you want to participate in our December fun gift exchange and we hope you do, bring something from home (no need to dash off to Dollar Tree for this). If you have an item that pertains to writing great (and yes, it can be a gag gift). If not, then perhaps a book you enjoyed, or something you have on that top shelf of your closet you think would work. We number the gifts, then if you bring a gift, you draw a number, and the fun ensues. The swapping can get crazy but that’s the real fun and after 3 swaps the gift stays. Plus we will do a raffle (this won’t be a gag), so we’re looking forward to good time.

Tools for Writers

James Gaskin

Back in the day, writers had only typewriters and index cards. Today, automation options can overwhelm a person, or give them an excuse not to write while searching for the best writing tools to finish the book they’re actively avoiding by doing research on writer’s tools. In a short lesson before a party, James will eliminate one of your favorite procrastination excuses by describing dozens of writing tools ranging from free word processors to Tiffany-level coaching and handholding services (Spoiler alert - $$$$). Artificial Intelligence powers many new tools that provide helpf from excellent suggestions to writing a novel for you. In addition, every grammar checker and editing software now offers AI-powered improvements. As always, James will have a looong handout full of details. Then, PARTY TIME! WHITE ELEPHANT GIFT EXCHANGE!