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We welcome new members! Are you a writer? Need some supportive feedback on your work?

We are an in-person critique group that offers a helpful combination of critique and editing suggestions to make your work the best it can be. We especially appreciate members who will show up regardless of whether they have something to read each week, because we need their input as much as they need ours.

OUR MEETINGS
Our meetings are held every Monday afternoon from 1:00 to 3:00 in the glass room at Braum's (91st and 145th) in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. If you're interested in joining us, email Renee' at the link below.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
1. You are never required to bring something to read, although we do hope you'll bring some of your writings at least a few times throughout the year.
2. It is YOUR story. You are never required to accept our suggestions. We do hope you'll consider them and choose wisely though.
3. You are welcome to respond to suggestions, especially if you do not understand something. We believe communication is vital to the process.
4. Our goal is to polish all our stories for potential publication, to win awards, or just to make the author happy.

Interested in joining? Email Renee' at the link below.

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During the summer of 2021, the COVID-19 virus made a strong return to Oklahoma. Many of our members are senior citizens and some are unable or unwilling to receive the vaccine. Each member is responsible for his or her own health, and we ask anyone showing signs of illness to stay home until they are well.

Throughout the pandemic, we suggest that attendees wear masks, although they are not required. When reading your work, you may remove your mask to be understood more clearly.

For the protection of our members, the tables will continue to be sanitized before each meeting. (The workers are glad to supply the sanitizer spray and paper towels or do the cleaning for us.)

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CREDITS

This group was originally created by Mary Shackelford, retired school teacher and author of Cinnamon's Quest and Sojo, who wanted to encourage area senior citizen writers. She brought the group to life and held meetings at the Broken Arrow Senior Center. In time, we outgrew the center, but we are thankful for Mary's insight and the center's support while we were there.

February 22, 2021
It is with great sadness that we share the loss of our founder, Mary Shackelford. She brought entertaining stories, helpful critiques, and a joyful attitude to all our meetings. It is in her honor that we carry on as she wished.

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For more information, please email Renee' at:
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LINKS

Our Members With Websites
Arnold Kropp
Carol Clay
Mike Turturici
Renee' La Viness

Other Links

Area Conferences and More
Meet the Publishers!
Tulsa City-County Library System
Broken Arrow Seniors
City of Broken Arrow
Broken Arrow Genealogical Society
The Museum Broken Arrow

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All images and text on this site, were created by JesPiddlin - copyright 2020 and forward.