The Noble Pen for May 12, 2016

Next Noble Pen Meeting

May 12, 2016 at 7 pm

Scott’s Family Restaurant

1906 Blairs Ferry Rd NE, Cedar Rapids

News

Jim Hines did a post about SF doing good in the community and it has drawn several posts with examples.

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More (crude language) commentary on the Hugo Awards controversy.

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We have many physical and electronic options for writing, but that wasn’t always so.  A recent study looks into ancient ink.

Victories

Amie wrote a 20 page lawyer website and didn’t hurt herself.

Nick started on the 2nd part of his trilogy.

Dylan rewrote the end of his 3rd serial.

Education

Getting a decent book written and published is an uphill battle.  Dana Elmendorf says there are some hard truths a writer must face.  You can succeed if you are willing to put in the effort to overcome them.  Here’s another list of problems and ways to deal with them.

Upcoming Schedule

May 12
Shannon
Dylan

May 19
Randy
Open slot

May 26
Aime
Stacie

Jun 2
Nick
Randy

Jun 9
Shannon
Open slot

Keep Writing,
Bill