The next meeting of the Amelia Writing Group will be March 13 at 6:00 p.m.
Writing Prompts for March 13th
1, It was a beautiful day so I decided to take a walk into the woods behind my house.
2. A funny thing happened on my way ………………………………
3. A reporter arrives in town and asks odd questions.
4. They had nothing to say to each other.
Five Words
Little boy, cart, torn page, market, green
Have fun!
At our last meeting we talked about some of the writers conferences and contests coming up. Here is a list of some of them.
1. Mad Anthony’s Writer’s conference April 13-15, 2012 Hamilton Ohio http://writelikemad.com/
2. Antioch Ohio Writers’ workshops http://www.antiochwritersworkshop.com/
3. Chicken Soup for the Soul: New friends (Contest) Nonfiction stories up to 1200 words. http://www.chickensoup.com/form.asp?cid=submit_story
4. America’s Funniest Humor (Contest) – humor stories 750 words or less. http://www.humorpress.com/
5. The Sun – Reader’s Write will publish nonfiction. For a list of the topics and deadlines check the website. http://www.thesunmagazine.org/about/submission_guidelines/readers_write
6. Gotham Writers Contests Deadline – April 30, 2012 http://www.writingclasses.com/ContestPages/writer.php
7. Sisters in Crime – SinC Into Great Writing 2012 Conference, October 3, 2012, Cleveland. http://www.sistersincrime.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=88
8. Grailville, Ohio Upcoming writing workshops in March and April http://www.grailville.org/home.php?ID=39
9. Clarksville Tennessee Writers Conference, June 7-8 http://www.artsandheritage.us/writers/
Checkout this workshop coming up on March 13th.
Celebrating Words and Art
Tuesday, March 13th from 5:00 – 8:00
Madeira Elementary
It’s Free
Local authors and illustrators will be there talking about their work. Might be a good chance for wannabe writers to get some questions answered about getting published.
2. Write a memory related to a holiday.
3. List 50 things you’ll never do.
4. Write about a day in the life of an old wedding dress.
5. Take two people who dislike each other and stick them in the back seat of a cab. Write their dialogue or lack of it. Let us see their body language, feel the emotion.
Five Words
Benefit, arrow, flight attendant, crumpled paper, globe
Have fun! See you all on the 28th.
Navigating the college maze can seem like a daunting task. Whether you are beginning your college search or in the middle join us on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at 6:30 p.m .for an informative presentation on finding scholarships for college.
Dan Bisig, member of the Kentucky Association for College Counseling National College Advocacy Group (NOAG) and founder of College and Beyond will be at the Amelia Library to talk about getting college scholarships. He will discuss when to start the process, how to apply, where to look for them and much more.
Reserve your seat today by calling the Amelia Library at 513 752-5580.
Our presenter, Dan Bisig will discuss these questions and much more at Amelia’s January 17 th Program
1. When should I start looking for scholarships?
There are scholarships available for students in all grade levels but the vast majority of scholarships are available during the Senior year. Even after a student gets into college they can continue to search and apply for scholarships.
2. Where do I find them?
Information about scholarships can be found at colleges, in the Library and by doing research on the Internet.
3. Is the internet the best place to look for scholarships?
The Internet is a great place to start looking for data on independent scholarships. However the big money is given out by Colleges directly so do your homework on college websites to find out what it takes to qualify for these college specific scholarships.
4. Can anyone get scholarships?
YES, there are scholarships out there for all kinds of students, not just for academic superstars, BUT students must take action and apply. Do your research and know the facts of what they are looking for in an applicant. It could be something as simple as completing a one page application.
5. What are some good websites to look at?
fastweb.com and scholarshipexperts.com are 2 terrific websites.
The Amelia Branch Book Fair is fast approaching. November 5th-12th you can stop in during library hours and find some amazing things!
I can’t stress how important it is to us here at the library that all books find good homes. But we know not every book destined to stay in it original form. In addition to great finds, like-new titles and family favorites there are number of books waiting to be taken home and ripped apart.
Swing by the library to pick up a copy of The Repurposed Library: 33 Craft Projects That Give Old Books New Life by Lisa Occhipinti and learn how to turn your book fair finds into amazing art creations and beautiful everyday objects. Full of detailed pictures and amazing instructions you can learn to make everything from wreaths and vases to lamps and even a Kindle “keeper” (Did you hear you can now get books on your Kindle through the Ohio eBook Project!?)
Once you get your feet wet recycling and repurposing you can stop in to get these other great titles to get a jump on your holiday gift making.
Try Alter This! Radical Ideas for Turning Books into Art by Alena Hennessy, New Directions in Altered Books by Gabe Cyr and many more at your local branch.
Join us for Cincinnati’s 5th annual Books by the Banks free book festival. It takes place Saturday, October 22, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at the Duke Energy Convention Center. Children and their families can enjoy storybook characters, crafts, and other fun activities in the K12 Kids’ Corner. During this daylong event more than 100 nationally known and local authors will be available to sign books, and will be engaging in book talks and panel discussions featuring popular topics (such as cooking, fiction, and teen literature and more).
These authors are just a few of the authors who will be participating in the fest. Check CCPL’s catalog for their books:
Make your family tree come alive with help from a genealogy expert. The Amelia Branch Library is excited and proud to have Cynthia Whitt-Covalcine of the Clermont County Genealogical Society at our library to present “Next Steps” for the Intermediate Genealogist on Saturday, October 8th at 10am. Cynthia will be discussing genealogy databases, websites and more. This presentation will help you take the next steps in tracking your family history. If you participated in our previous programs on genealogy this is a must attend event. No registration is required but if you are planning on attending we would like to know. You can call us at the Amelia Branch Library or just stop by the library and sign up. Hope to see you there.
Stop by the Williamsburg Branch on September 2 and 3 from 10-4 and look for some treasures. Used fiction and non-fiction books as well as audio visual items will be available. Donations go toward funding programs, supplies, and items for the collection.
Join us at the Milford-Miami Township Branch on Tuesday, August 23 at 6:00PM to meet award winning local author Jinny Powers Berten. A volunteer at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, her books include Littsie of Cincinnati and Littsie and the Underground Railroad. Ms. Berten will speak about Cincinnati’s role in the Underground Railroad and how the Underground Railroad shaped Cincinnati. According to Vanessa Seeger, Youth Services Librarian, “This will be a great opportunity to meet a local author who’s incorporated extensive local history research into her stories.” While the Littsie books are targeted for readers aged 8-12, this event is for everyone. It’s an excellent opportunity for homeschoolers, adults who like to read along with the children in their lives, and anyone interested in local history.