February 24, 2009 Hello all, This week's meeting will be a mixed agenda: we'll be talking about screenplays and writer's block. They go together like Bourbon Street and sobriety, I know, but c'est la vie. However, don't expect this meeting to last too long, as we'll be encouraging everyone to go to the Degoyler Library to attend the Gilbert Lecture Series. Don't forget: If you have any resources or events you would like to notify others about, please e-mail either me (jduke@smu.edu) or Ben (bpainter@smu.edu) a link so we can put it up on the website's front page. As they say in New Orleans: laissez les bon temps roulez! See you Thursday. I've met my French quota for the day. -Josh Duke January 24, 2009 Welcome back SMU Writers! The 1st writer's group meeting of the semester will be Thursday January 29. We haven't secured a location just yet, but as always I'm sure we will have one. I would expect to meet somewhere in Dallas Hall. The meeting is at 5:30 and promises to be a lot of fun. There's a lot going on this semester so be sure to check back here often. Don't forget to bring friends! .::September 15, 2008::. Welcome back newcomers and vets alike. The SMU Writers Group is back in full swing with some great things lined up for Fall semester 08, but first things first. Now that you've all had a chance to ease back into the semester routines we've decided that it's far past time to drop some more weight onto your shoulders with the opening meeting tomorrow, September 16, in Dallas Hall 120 at 5 o'clock. There's some great things lined up so be sure not to miss out - feel free to tell a friend. More news: SMU Writers Group to host last years writing contest winners in Degoyler Library on the 30th of September. Now taking suggestions for meeting content - email jduke@smu.edu or bpainter@smu.edu Most of the semester's meetings are pretty booked up, but there's always more room - we'll overbook on a send. Book Swap Coming Soon! Dallas Poet's meet at Loop 12 Half Priced Books for a poetry reading the first Friday of every month. Unconfirmed rumors of a trip to the Austin Literary Festival at the end of October Site forum still up and not many are running, remember to check it regularly for off site work-shoping. This is a great chance to get your work read. That's all for now. Make sure to check back regularly. Welcome back SMU Writers of 2008 .::April 30, 2008::. Quick Update - End Of The Year Party! The last meeting of the SMU Writer's Group is upon us. We know you have been hard at work studying for finals so we decided to throw you a party. We have a party room at (check your email - I'm not sure it's appropriate to post a personal address). If you missed the email that had the party's information, feel free to email Josh or myself at jduke@smu.edu or bpainter@smu.edu The party will be May 1st (Thursday) from 6:00pm to 9:00pm We'll see you then! Also, you might have noticed that the forum is now completely operational. Make sure to sign up for an account by clicking on the forum button right over there on the left had side of this window. It's fast and easy only requiring a quick email confirmation. We're trying this new update format for the site so let us know what you think - similar to everything else, the kinks are still being worked out. Thanks for hanging with us through the constant changes. .::April 11, 2008::. New Website (sort of) and Upcoming Meeting Welcome to the new SMU Writers Group website. As you can tell by clicking around, certain aspects of the site are currently unavailable. We will be fixing these issues in good time. The parts of the site that are currently under construction are: The forum Student Spotlight Resources On a non-techno-babble note: Our next meeting is April 17th. This meeting is going to be centered on satire. The end of the year party is going to be May 1st so make sure you mark that day on your calendar. It is going to be a great way to round out the year and relax before exams. Have a good weekend. See you at the next meeting.