President's Corner

A monthly chapter overview by

NTRWA President, Terri Griffis

July 2005

Summer is a wonderful time to take a writing class.  Many creative and technical writing classes are offered both locally and on-line.  The Dallas/Fort Worth area has quite a selection of colleges and universities, which offer various writing courses including creative writing, script writing, technical writing, grammar, and more.  Be sure to check out the continuing education classes being offered at the local community college too.  These classes are fun and affordable.  Don’t be surprised if you recognize a few of the instructors, since several of our local authors are also teachers.

Another way to improve your writing is through on-line classes.  Several of the RWA on-line chapters offer writing classes not only during the summer, but throughout the year too.  Check first with your favorite on-line genre then expand to take in the offerings from other genres as well.

Finally, don’t forget the contests.  This is an excellent way to get feedback from other writers in your genre.  Contests are very affordable and many are even targeted to help with beginnings, endings, important scenes, and more.  As always, Happy Writing!