Jan 4:

(2-4:30pm) Workshop

Speaker: Award-Winning Author of more than 37 published novels, Jennifer McMurrain

Topic: The Write Plan: Paving the Pathway to Finished Manuscripts

           About: TBA

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Feb 1:

(2-4:30pm) Workshop

Speaker: Owner of Literally Yours PR, Sarah Ferguson

Topic: Why A Romance Author Would Choose A PR company vs. Doing It All Themself

          About: Work with a PR company: the benefits, what you offer, pricing, etc. 

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Mar 1:

(2-4:30pm) Workshop

Speaker: Story Coach & Developmental Editor, Dawn Alexander

Topic: Story Fuel: Conflict, Stakes, and Tension

           About: TBA

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Apr 5:

(2-4:30pm)  Write In

Whether you're working on that rough draft, editing or brainstorming, bring your computer and let's work together!

 

May 3: (No Formal Meeting due to OWFI Conference)

OKRWG is an affiliate of the Oklahoma Writers Federation Inc. As such, our members are encouraged to attend the OWFI conference and invited to gather with us at the bar during Happy Hour.

 

Jun 7: (NOTE: Tulsa Location is VIRTUAL ONLY this month)

(2-4:30pm) Workshop

Speaker: Award-Winning Author of more than 25 books, Jess Bryant

Topic: Canva 101

          About topic: In this workshop, Jess Bryant will take us through a Canva project from start to finish.

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Jul 12 (second Saturday due to holiday):

(2-4:30pm) Pitch Party

Since RomanceLahoma is only a month away, let's work on those pitches. In this workshop, we'll work on the perfect pitch and then give those interested a chance to practice. 

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Aug 1-2: RomanceLahoma 2025 & Red Dirt Romance Book Event

Heart Awards Ceremony on Aug 2nd @ 7pm during Saturday night banquet and broadcast FB Live

RomanceLahoma Banquet Ticket Required to attend Heart Awards Ceremony for Finalists and their Guests.

 

Sep 13(second Saturday due to holiday): 

(2-4:30pm) Workshop- Speaker: 

Topic: 

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Oct 4:

(2-4:30pm) Workshop

Speaker: Award-Winning Audiobook Narrator, Laura Horowitz 

Topic: Audiobooks

           About:  We'll discuss the production process and distribution options, what the author should have ready when they start approaching narrators, & red flags to pay attention to in narrators/production companies.

 

Nov 1:

(2-4:30pm)Write In- Whether you're working on that rough draft, editing, or outlining, bring your computer and let's work together!

 

Dec 7: (Location alert! This is NOT at the library)

(4pm) End of Year Party

Location: TBD

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What to wear & bring:

• Wear your favorite festive outfit...from jammies to fancy digs, just be you!

• Bring a wrapped writerly gift that is a minimum $20 value (If you want to include a book you've published in that gift, that is fine, but it does not count toward the cost of your gift.) Some ideas might include:

  • 2025 Planner​

  • Notebooks

  • Pretty pens

  • Writing Reference Books

  • Wax Seal Kit

  • "Signed by the Author" Stamp or Foil Sticker press

  • Pretty or writer/book themed Insulated Cups or mugs

  • Cup Warmer

  • Quill pen & ink kit

  • Writer themed blanket

  • Book themed scarf & fingerless gloves set

  • Book themed bag or purse

  • Leather journal

  • Book themed desk accessories

  • Bluetooth/Wireless computer accessories in fun or book themed designs

  • Fun designed lap desk

  • Selfie Phone holder for making social media videos to promote books

• This is a potluck so bring a dish. I'll post a food signup on the Guild FB page so we don't have multiple people bring the same thing.