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Marco Island Writers
Who We Are

Established June, 2011

Mission Statement: To gather writers from all genres and skill levels to help one another improve their craft by sharing information and inspiration regarding writing or publishing for fun or profit.

Tag Line: We are writers helping writers.

2013 Strategy:

Networking and support of our members in the craft of writing
Writing workshops – among ourselves & with writer coaches
Critique Sessions (Read and Recommend)
6 Published Author and 1 Publisher as Speakers
3 Workshops
Send one member to the 2013 Writers Conference, Orlando, FL. in October 2013 from the 50/50 raffle money raised
One large public Event - AuthorFest to promote our members published books in a public venue

Strategy for future years

Complete Bi-Laws and Articles in Incorporation to receive 501c3 Non-profit Status.
Writing contests among our members in different genres. Fees for entry and Designation and Award for winners, plus critique of work

Supporting data of the needs that need to be met:

Speaking engagements : well known authors, publishers, editors or agents to include, airfare, hotel, dinner and speaking fee

Chairperson: Joanne Tailele Secretary: Elinor Stanton

Treasurer: Robert Messier Librarian: Lorre Trytten

Past President: Gwen DeCrow

The Founding of Marco Island Writers
Gwen DeCrow, Founder

In the spring of 2011, as Marco Island resident and writer Gwen DeCrow was involved in writing her first book, she felt the need for some direction and encouragement from other experienced writers. Knowing that the island has a creative heartbeat, she decided to try to form a small group of writers.
Gwen distributed flyers to area businesses and the library and asked editors of local newspapers to include the information in their clubs and organizations listings announcing the formation of the monthly Marco Writers Networking Group.
With approval from the local library, a meeting room was reserved and two people attended the first monthly meeting held on Wednesday, June 8, 2011.
More marketing of the group and word of mouth led to two different people attending the July, 2011 meeting. In the meantime, the publicity was seen around town and Gwen started getting phone calls of interest and email contacts. She started an email distribution list notifying "members" of upcoming meetings and speakers.
On a rainy third meeting night in August, 2011, nine people attended and extra chairs were gathered for the diverse, enthusiastic writers. A special guest speaker, a New York Bestselling author was scheduled for September 14th in a larger room at the library and the group was on its way, with a request by members for a longer meeting time.
The October meeting was held at the group's new home, the Fifth Third Bank community room on Elkcam . The group continued to grow to sixty members on the list and thirty attending monthly through "season" and the group held its one year anniversary in June 2012.

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Twelve month membership from date of acceptance. Cash or check is $40.00 Credit Cards are $41.35. Please include credit card information in the space below or mail application to Robert Messier 360 Capri Blvd. #205, Naples. FL 34113
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