[stylist] NFB Writers' Division- September Telephone Gathering- David Wolverton-Farland

Fri Sep 21 00:57:07 UTC 2012

Hi Robert, 

You asked about my member status.  I am legally blind and am a paid member of the Clark County (WA State)  NFB. 

Julie 

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From: "Robert Leslie Newman" <newmanrl at cox.net> 
To: "Writer's Division Mailing List" <stylist at nfbnet.org> 
Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2012 8:05:47 PM 
Subject: Re: [stylist] NFB Writers' Division- September        Telephone        Gathering-        David Wolverton-Farland 

Julie 

It would be okay. You know --- if we were super strict, I would not post the message here on STYLIST --- because many people on this list are not NFB Writers' Division members! Are you a member of the Division; paid your dues and all that? I don't think so. But hey, we do post the notices here and do not stress in that message the calls are for only Division members. (Though, David Wolverton is expecting to be speaking with a group of blind writers --- even though, some of our Divisions membership are sighted! So if you and others who got the word from STYLIST, this listserv, then do come join in on the call. We just will need to make it known to David at some point that we also have friends upon the call with us.) 

Julie, here is info about joining the NFB Writers' Division (Glad you are here): 

*About Joining the Division 

All writers are welcome to join the NFB Writers' Division. Though the Division is primarily made up of blind/visually impaired writers, writing in all genres, we also do have sighted members who have a particular interest in blindness-related issues. 

The purpose of this organization shall be to advance the interests and expand the opportunities of blind writers, to share the spirit and techniques of writing and publishing, and to promote the welfare of blind persons through writing. 

We have two mailing lists for communicating on a daily basis. The main list for writing related discussions is called STYLIST. Member’s posts will ask questions and get advice on all phases of writing. The second list is called Writers’ Chat. It is for off topic types of discussions; getting into life and philosophical types of things, which may lead up to writing. You can join at the NFB web site called- www.nfbnet.org Once on that site, follow the links to where you can join NFB mailing lists and on that page you can choose the NFB Writers' division's STYLIST or Writers’ chat. It is easy both to get on and to later get off. 

Another great feature of the Division is our web site. This is an “anytime” resource where you can find much information about us, the NFB, writing and more- http://www.nfb-writers-division.net 

Yet another great resource is our monthly telephone meetings. There we meet and talk, getting to know one another, share knowledge about writing, support one another and more. (You call into a long distance number and the conference room is free.) Most months we have a guest speaker to talk and/or teach us something about writing. We usually meet on the last Sunday of the month. A notice goes out to members and to STYLIST as a reminder. 

The Division also hosts an annual writing contest for poetry, short fiction and for creative non-fiction. There is both a section for youth and adults. You can read more about it on our web site (URL above). 

We also publish a quarterly magazine called, “SLATE & STYLE.” Within its pages we feature poetry, short stories and “how to do” articles about writing. All members receive a copy in their choice of format (Braille, print or Email). 

Another great gathering of members for the purpose of learning about our craft and for the conducting of Division business is our annual workshop and business meeting. These two events take place at the NFB’s national conventions. In 2012 convention will be held in Dallas, Texas. The workshop is always interesting and dealing with writing; it can be a guest speaker such as a publisher or published author or interactive lecture on writing skills. 

To join the Division, send a check or money order for $10.00 (U.S. currency) made out to the --- NFB Writers’ Division, and send it to our membership chair, (Temporarily me)- 

Robert Leslie Newman 
 504 S 57th St 
Omaha, NE 68106 

Or, a second option is PayPal from our Website. Include your name, address, phone number, email address, and preferred format for Slate & Style (Braille, print or email). The cost of the magazine is included in annual dues, but donations are welcome. 

Finally, please be informed, that with your membership to the Writers’ Division, that if you are not presently a member of a local chapter or state affiliate, or another Division of the NFB, then by your membership with us, you are now an official member of the NFB. This then makes you eligible to receive a copy of the NFB’s flag-ship magazine, “the Braille Monitor. And to start receiving your monthly copy of the Monitor, just let me know what format you wish to receive- Braille, print, or Email. 
your 

-----Original Message----- 
From: stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of goldbeckjm at comcast.net 
Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2012 12:09 AM 
To: Writer's Division Mailing List 
Subject: Re: [stylist] NFB Writers' Division- September Telephone Gathering- David Wolverton-Farland 

Hi Robert, 

I just joined a writing critique group in my area.  There are two members who wirte science fiction/fantasy.  Can they call this number and take part even though they are not blind and not members of the stylist listserv? 

Julie Goldbeck 

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From: "Robert Leslie Newman" <newmanrl at cox.net> 
To: "writers nfb" <stylist at nfbnet.org> 
Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2012 9:17:30 AM 
Subject: [stylist] NFB Writers' Division- September Telephone Gathering-        David Wolverton-Farland 

Dear Writers' Division Member I'm writing to remind you to Put this in your calendar!!! 

The third time is a charm! And so it will be. The award winning science fiction and fantasy writer, David Wolverton wants to meet with us! 

spend time with us. And so, he has agreed to join us on Sunday September 30th So at 8:30 PM ET, 7:30 CT, 6:30 MT, 5:30 PT, join us on our monthly gathering! 

The number to call is- 1-218-339-4300 

The ID code- 568839Pound 

Robert Leslie Newman 

Personal Website- 

Adjustment To Blindness And Visual impairment 

http//www.thoughtprovoker.info 

NFB Writers' Division, president 

 <http://www.nfb-writers-division.net> http://www.nfb-writers-division.net 

Chair of the NFB Communications Committee   

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