All the Fixin's Writing Contest - $50.00 prize! And additional Ada Writers Prize!

Reedsy.com has a writing contest every week. 
This week is about eating a meal together. All you have to do is pick a prompt, write a short story, and submit it before Nov. 29, 2019.
For more information and to submit your story, go to:
https:// blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/contest/17/

I'll go one better, anyone who writes their short story and submits it to the reedsy contest will automatically be considered for a second contest hosted by Ada Writers.
The winner of this contest will receive $25.00 for best story.
The winner of each prompt subject will win $5.00.

Anyone who does not have a computer should contact me for the rules and to submit their story to Reedsy.

The prompts you will be choosing from are:

1. Write a story about a family dinner from the perspective of an in-law who has married into the family.

2. Write a story about a family dinner that includes someone unexpected showing up.

3. Write a story about a "chosen" family dinner, where no one is related by blood, but they still feel like family.

4. Write a story about a family dinner that takes place in any time period other than this one.

5. Write a story about a family dinner that involves some kind of reconciliation.



Christmas Party News!

The end of the year is upon us.
Our last meeting for 2019 will be our Christmas Party.

The date: Saturday, December 14.
The time: 10:30 am to 1:00 pm.
The place: the Ada Library.
( I'm not sure which room but it will be one of the larger ones.)

The club will be providing a variety tray of Subway Sandwiches.
Everyone is asked to bring finger foods, salads, or desserts to finish off the meal.
Spouses or a guest are welcome!
Entertainment will be provided.
Be prepared to have fun!!

Everyone is asked to bring a wrapped gift. $10.00 limit. If you bring your spouse or guest they should also bring a gift.

Susan has volunteered to bring punch.
Richard and Pauline are bringing paper plates and cups.
Paula is bringing tabouli ( a tasty, Lebanese salad, for those who don't know.)
Betty is bringing a dessert. 


Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!


Happy Thanksgiving!

I know many of us will be traveling, so please be careful.
Many will be having dinner with friends and family, enjoy every minute.
However you spend it, think about writing about the experience.
A poem, a short story, an essay ...
What are you thankful for?



Writing Prompt #3


Write a poem or story inspired by this painting.

Writing Prompt #2 Midsummer Dip


Write a poem or story about this painting. What's the story?

Writing Prompt # 1 - Shadow

Imagine you are someone's shadow for the day.
Write a poem or story about it.

What do you think?



We are a team! Everyone is important!
Take a few minutes to think about your role in Ada Writers.
Are you the one who comes early to set up the room and make coffee? Enjoys sharing your experiences and talents? Are you upfront, giving presentations or are you a support person ready to take part when we have a special event?
What are you willing to do for the club?

Write down what you do for Ada Writers. What more would you like to do? What new positions would you like to see?
What would you change? 

Write it down and be prepared to discuss it at the meeting.
This Saturday, November 16, is our business meeting.
We have much to discuss:
1. Election of officers
2. Tax status of our club
3. Our plans for the new year
4. the Christmas Party

It is important that everyone attends. Your input is needed!

Creations 2019 - Now Available!


It's here and it's the best one yet!

Creations 2019

This year's anthology from our talented Ada Writer Members!

Great job everyone!

Special thanks to Paula for her hard work in putting this year's book together.

YULE TIDINGS ON SALE NOW!

Yule Tidings, the latest anthology from the writing group Prosateurs, is on sale now. The holiday-themed anthology celebrates Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s with works of fiction and nonfiction.

“Besides making the perfect Christmas gift, Yule Tidings is great for planning your parties and get-togethers, too,” said Kathy Akins, Prosateurs vice president. “We have articles on easy party preparations and, of course, delicious recipes. And the stories, memoirs, essays, and poems will get you into the holiday spirit. It’s the perfect book to curl up with.”

Yule Tidings features works from these authors:

Kathy Akins has won several awards with her poetry, devotionals, and short fiction. Her short stories and poetry have been published in Prosateurs: Tales & Truth, Blackbirds Third Flight, Creations 2015, and Creations 2014. She is a member of Oklahoma Writers Federation, Inc., Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, and American Christian Fiction Writers. Visit her website at kathyakins.blogspot.com.

Debbie Anderson wrote the suspense novel Friend or Foe in 2018. Its sequel, Predators Among Us, will be published in early 2020. She writes short stories, memoirs, novels, children’s stories, and how-to books. She has been published in Prosateurs: Tales & Truth, Creations 2018, and Creations 2017.

Stephen B. Bagley's latest book is Floozy Comes Back, a collection of humorous essays. He co-wrote Undying, a book of dark poetry. His other books include: Murder by Dewey Decimal, Murder by the Acre, Tales from Bethlehem, Floozy and Other Stories, and Endless. His plays include: Murder at the Witch’s Cottage, Two Writers in the Hands of an Angry God, There’s a Body in the Closet, and Hogwild. His poetry, articles, short stories, and essays have appeared in Prosateurs: Tales & Truth, Writer’s Digest, Blackbirds First Flight, Blackbirds Second Flight, Blackbirds Third Flight, ByLine Magazine, Nautilus Magazine, Pontotoc County Chronicles, Tulsa World’s OKMagazine, Free Star, Dark Prairies & Deep Rivers, the Creations anthologies 2012-2015, and other publications. He is a member of Oklahoma Writers Federation, Inc. Visit his website at StephenBBagley.blogspot.com.

Wendy Blanton wrote Dawn Before the Dark, the first book in a fantasy trilogy, which was published by the Christian fantasy publisher Bear Publications in the fall of 2019. She also co-wrote three fantasy novels, The Dragon’s Lady, Rogue Pawn, and Sword and Scabbard, under the name Elizabeth Joy. Her short stories, articles, and recipes have appeared in Prosateurs: Tales & Truth, Blackbirds First Flight, Blackbirds Second Flight, and Blackbirds Third Flight. She is a member of Realm Makers and Oklahoma Writers Federation, Inc. Visit her website at wendyblanton.com.

Debra E. Chandler’s debut novel, Bone Sliver, was published in 2015, and the sequel, Nova Wave, in 2018. Weathered, a collection of her short works and poems, was also released in 2018. Her short stories, poems, photographs, and articles were also published in Prosateurs: Tales & Truth, Blackbirds Third Flight, The Green Country Guardian, The Sapulpa Herald, and Sapulpa News and Views. She is a member of Oklahoma Writers Federation, Inc. and Oklahoma Bloggers and Influencers. Visit her website at dechandlerwrites.com.

Barbara Shepherd is the 2019 Voice of the Fair Poet, the Poetry Society of Oklahoma’s 2019 Poet Laureate, and recipient of more than 350 writing awards in local, regional, national, and international contests. Her books include: The Potbelly Pig Promise, River Bend, Vittles and Vignettes, and Patchwork Skin. Her writing has also appeared in: State Cops Cooking in the Heartland - More Than We Can Say Grace Over, Candle Flames: PSO’s 70th Anniversary Anthology, Oklahoma Centennial Heritage Collection, Harp Strings, A Centennial Celebration of Oklahoma Stories, travelin’ Music, Elegant Rage, Poetry Is For Everyone, Imagination Turned Loose, Beads On a String–Peace, Joy, and Love, From the Heart of Galaxy, Ain't Gonna Be Treated This Way, and other publications. Visit her website at barbarashepherd.com.

Joanne Verbridge was born in Oakland, California, spending her early life experiences in Northern California. Family brought her to Oklahoma where she enjoys writing memoirs and crafting. She works to inspire her young nieces to take an interest in storytelling and writing. Her memoirs, short stories, and articles have been published in newspapers and Prosateurs: Tales & Truth, Creations 2015, Creations 2014, Creations 2013, and Creations 2012.

Yule Tidings is now available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, BooksAMillion, Lulu, and other online retailers, and from the Prosateurs members while supplies last. For more information, including book signing dates and locations, visit Prosateurs.blogspot.com.

Scheduling updates!!! IMPORTANT!



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Last Minute Scheduling Updates!!!


We will NOT be meeting Saturday October 5th.

We WILL be meeting October 12th - our regular meeting day. (sorry, about that, I was given incorrect information.

JUDGES FOR THE POETRY CONTEST WILL MEET FRIDAY OCT 4TH AT 10:00
at the library.

Writing promp #3


A houseplant is dying. Tell it why it needs to live.

Writing Prompt # 2



With that she walked into the rain and never looked back.

That was the last time anyone ever saw her.

Write the story or poem!

Writing Prompt #1

McDonald's

"I wouldn't do that if I were you. Ghosts hate McDonalds"

Write the story!


When are we meeting?




The year is almost over. The number of meeting dates are few! Several changes are being made due to the Library closing for holidays. Other changes are a result of Club conflicts. Please make note of the following:

Sept. 28 - NO MEETING! PEC DAY AT THE AGRIPLEX - Selling our books and membership drive.
Also, last day to turn in submissions for Poetry/Haiku contest

OCT 5 – 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Meeting. 
Oct 5 - 10:00 - 11:00 am - Poetry/Haiku Judging by volunteer judges

Oct 12th - NO MEETING! Library Closed for Columbus Day

Oct 26  - 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Issue Book Orders
Order by September 18 - text or call number 405-625-5149
Ada Writers Officer Nominations.

Nov 9th - NO MEETING! Library closed for Veterans Day

Nov 16th – 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Business Meeting

Ada Writers Officer Elections 
Sign-up to bring a  dish for Christmas Party

Nov 23 - NO MEETING  Thanksgiving holiday
Nov 30 - NO MEETING  Thanksgiving holiday

Dec. 14 - 11:00-1:00 Christmas Party
Bring a spouse or friend
Subway sandwich tray will be provided - bring salads, desserts, etc.
Will announce which room 

NO OTHER MEETINGS FOR 2019!

Jan. 11 - First Meeting of 2020. New officers will begin.



 


PEC Day is coming! Sept 28!

Creations 2019 are here! We will be selling them at our Ada Writer's Booth at PEC day Sept 28. This initial order is for the sale. Please support the club and help out with manning the booth. This was a success last year in both books sold and new memberships!

Any member who has written a book and wants to sell it at PEC day is welcome to do so. PEC day is held at the Agriplex!

Set up will be Fri. at 4:00

PEC day starts at 9:00 Sat. morning

Clay is supplying the tables but everyone will need to bring a chair.

Read, Book, Boys, Education, Seat

Ada Writers/Ada Library Poetry Contest - Deadline Sept 28

The deadline for the Poetry/Haiku Contest is nearly here.
Be sure to submit your poem at the library front desk.
Remember you can have up to 3 submissions.
Deadline - Sept 28!

Ada Library/Ada Writers sponser Poetry Contest

Ada Library/Ada Writers Poetry Contest
Begins August 27 and ends Sept 28.
All entries must have something to do with water.
This is in honor of the Water and Waterways exhibit from the Smithsonian.

Water Festival, Aug 27, 2019 4pm - 7pm

Ada Library is having a Water Festival
August 27, 2019 from 4-7pm
It will be held outside on Rennie St (the street that faces the  front of the library.)
The Water Festival will be the opening ceremony
announcing the Water and Waterways exhibit from the 
Smithsonian displayed at the Ada Library beginning Aug 27 and continuing until Oct 12. 
Ada Writers will have a table at the festival. We will be handing out bookmarks, featuring a fish and a poem on one side and information about Ada Writers on the other. We will also hand out fliers for the Ada Library/Ada Writers poetry contest.

Quote

"Writing has laws of perspective, of light and shade, just as painting does, or music. If you are born knowing them, fine. If not, learn them. Then rearrange the rules to suit yourself."
                     -Truman Capote Let's paint a story.

What's the story? Writing Prompt


Write a scene that takes place at this shop.
You can write a whole story, a poem, or just something about this picture.
Bring it to our meeting.

Next Meeting - August 24, 2019

Our next meeting - Aug 24, 2019

Bring a story or poem to read,
your notebook, and a favorite joke.

Optional:  Bring a favorite painting, picture, cartoon, etc.

Be prepared to have fun!

How have you been beating the heat?


Hot! Hot! Hot!

We are in the middle of summer in all her glory!
It's hot outside!
What do you do to stay cool?
Swim, sunbathe, visit the Arctic?

Remember when you were a kid, the sun didn't seem to bother us so much. We were glad to be outside and not in school.

Write a story about -
 a favorite summer memory from childhood.
your favorite way to stay cool
your favorite summer food

Just because it's hot doesn't mean you can't write!
Bring your story to Ada Writers this Saturday!



National Black Cow Float Day

National Black Cow Rootbeer Float Day
August 19

Yes Folks, today is National Black Cow Rootbeer Float Day!
For those of you who don't know what a 'Black Cow' is, simply put, it is a rootbeer float. Invented Aug 19, 1893. It seems there are many variations of this beverage. I'm going to give you a few - 

                          Black Cow Rootbeer Float

In a tall class - 
 Place 2 scoops vanilla ice cream
1 1/2 tablespoons hot fudge sauce
Pour 10 oz. rootbeer over top.
Serve with a straw.

Pretty simple.
Some variations include using chocolate ice cream instead of vanilla with fudge sauce.
A brown cow uses Coke instead of Rootbeer.
A spotted cow uses chocolate-chip ice cream

Whatever your preference - have one today!

“Try a Real Black Cow—It’s Moovelous!” (1950s slogan for Hires Root Beer) 



Writers Prompt 6 - July


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What is something you would like to see invented that would make your life easier?



Meeting July 13th -

a fabric surface
Can you find the penguin amongst this flock of toucans? Come to the meeting and find the answer.
Next Meeting July 13th

Our next meeting is this Saturday, July 13th, 11:00 am at the Ada Library

Do you have a treat in store for you!
Debbie (club president) and Paula (club secretary)
will both be gone. 
So, Nora (club vice president, treasurer, and historian) will be leading our group. Told you had a treat in store for you.
Eva is going to be her trusty side-kick.
With those two in charge, who knows what mischief they may get into?
Bring some of your writings with you, and be prepared to share. 
Please give Nora and Eva your support! Make me proud!
We are switching our business meeting to July 27.

fun*fun*fun*fun*fun*fun*fun*fun*fun*fun*fun*fun*fun*fun*



Creations 2019

Creations 2019
The deadline for submissions has now passed and Paula is
busy editing this year's book. This year's edition promises to be better than ever with our Poetry Contest Winner's poems, our Short Story Contest Winner's story, professional photographs of our members, and of course, all the stories, poems, essays, and memoirs from our members.
Paula hopes to get our submission authorization forms signed at the July 27th meeting.
Thank you to everyone who participated!

Short Story Contest

 
The Ada Writers Short Story Contest is Closed

All submissions have been sent to the judges and winners will be chosen soon!
Winners will be announced and honored at our July 27th meeting.
Thanks to all who entered!

Writing Prompt 4 - July

Write a descriptive paragraph, poem, or short story about your favorite summer food.
(watermelon, ice cream, corn on the cob, s'mores, etc)

Writers Prompt 3 - July


Make up a really awkward description or ad for an online dating site.

Writing Prompt 2 - july


Recall a memorable haircut or hairstyle you have had, given, or witnessed.

Parts of a Story - Plot

Parts of a Story - Setting

https://www.novel-writing-help.com/story-setting.html
Setting

The setting of a story is where the story is taking place. It may be a room, a town, in a boat at sea, etc. 
The setting also includes factors such as the time of day, the time of year, or the year in history. 
It includes weather, nature, animals, birds, snow, rain, wind, etc.
It doesn't have to be a real place, you can invent your own town, country, or planet.

Where ever the setting is it must fit with the character. A seaside hut would be a much different setting than an uptown apartment. How does the character fit in the setting?

Spend time getting to know your setting. 
Some people get so involved they construct maps of the neighborhood. You may not want to get that involved but be familiar with it.
If the character is a farmer, you should know what is involved in his kind of farming.
If the character is an Olympic swimmer, what is his routine?
If the setting is 1850 Oklahoma Territory, the sites would be quite different from 1850 New York City.

If you make up a fantasy setting, makeup all the aspects of that world.
If it takes place in outer space, is their gravity? How do people get from place to place? Are people even there or are there other types of creatures. What do their homes look like, what do they eat, what is the weather like? How many moons do they have, if any?

Setting is like another character in your story. It should be planned out and known by the author. Even if you never write about where the bathroom is, you should know yourself.