Bel Arco Writers Workshops

2010-04-29T18:22:00.000-07:00

NC CHILDREN'S WRITERS & ILLUSTRATORS IS NOW FORMING, IF YOU ARE INTERESTED EMAIL marynida@suddenlink.net We have several people signed-up and I now have a vice-president. Cheri Neal is excited about being involved with the group. Soon as I find a monthly meeting place, I'll email each of you. Announces will be place in the paper and at the Baxter County Library. Any questions please email me. A list of members will be listed on this blog. Mary Nida Smith

2010-01-18T05:35:00.000-08:00

"Write What you Know" Workshop was Saturday.
It was a success: We fellowshipped and learnt to become
productive writers and how to start brain storming on paper.
It was very informative.

Thanks to Kerri Fivecoat-Campbell for being our instructor.
Sheila Luck, from Flippin won the door prize.
Thanks to the new owners of Bel Arco Resort who bent
over backwards to create a place for our workshop.
I have to learn Eric's last name - nice people.

Thanks again to all who attended.
A big "thank you" to Jane & Dale Estes
owners of the The Mountaineer Echo newspaper for
publishing the press release for three weeks.

2010-01-14T06:20:00.000-08:00

2010-01-13T05:29:00.001-08:00

Writers Workshop: Reminder of our workshop Saturday, Jan 16th from 9 am -1 pm. You are still welcome to attend. Please email:marynida@lakeviewnet.com that you will be attending. Any questions 870-431-5369. Hope to see you there.

2009-12-05T05:18:00.000-08:00

Join us Saturday,January 16, 2010 "Write What you Know" workshop.

2009-11-16T05:45:00.000-08:00

Kerri Fivecoat-Campbell will present"Write What You Know"
workshop Saturday, January 16, 2209 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.
Cost $10.00.
To register by January 8th, send your name, mailing address
or email with ten dollars to:

Mary Nida Smith
162 Stamford Dr
Lakeview, AR 72642

Kerri is a former adjunct professor at Johnson County
College in the Kansas City area, where she wrote curriculum
for writing classes, and taught and facilitated writing groups
for six years.

Kerri has been published in Mother Earth News,Grit, Entrepreneur magazine, Arkansas Life, Aol.com, Forbes.com, and MSN.com and many, many other publications. She is the author of "No Immediate Threat": The Story of an American Veteran.

You can learn more at http://www.writeforyou.biz/

The Writer magazine February 2009 issue has several articles on "Write what you know." People have become authors and freelance writers by writing about their experiences and lifestyles.

Authors who register are welcome to sell their books.

2009-10-07T09:58:00.000-07:00

NEWS:

Illustrating & Writing Children's Book Group is forming in this area.
If you are interested, please email Mary Nida Smith at
marynida@suddenlink.net or call 870-431-5369.

Bobbi Smith aka Julie Marshall, New York Times Best Selling author
will soon be coming to this area to speak with local writers. It will be
open to the public.Bobbie has written over 40 books and many short
stories. Her website is http://www.bobbismithbooks.com/ and her
publisher is Dorchester Publishing at http://www.dorchesterpub.com/.

2009-05-25T13:50:00.000-07:00

The Illustrators Workshop was a great success. When I scheduled the workshop for the 22nd, I had forgotten it was a holiday week-end. Some people who wanted to attend were unable because of other commitments. I may have to schedule another one.

When one or more gather to learn, enjoy each other’s company and continue to be productive creative individuals – no time is wasted.

Thanks to Ann Worster; freelance writer, photographer, artist and sculptor and Sandy Payne; designer, wood carver, writer and artist for spending two hours with me. We learned from each other and that is what it is all about.

Check out http://www.paletteartleague.org/ and http://eurekaspringsartists.com/

Sponsors: A huge THANKS to Hank & Kate Hudson owners of Bel Arco Resort –Conference Center & Restaurant for providing the room. They have been wonderful!

2009-04-25T11:29:00.000-07:00

ILLUSTRATORS WORKSHOP

ILLUSTRATING A CHILDREN'S PICTURE BOOK

May 22. 2-4 p.m.

BEL ARCO RESORT -RESTAURANT

Bring your illustrations to display

How to illustrate a 32-page children’s picture book
· How to create a dummy
· How to create a storyboard
· How to use thumbprints
· Illustrate with art work
· Photo illustrations for non-fiction

On display will be several how-to-books, a dummy, a storyboard and thumbprints

and a how-to digital illustrator’s book, Children’s & Illustrators market book,

light box, drawing books. Plus hand-outs.

Mary Nida Smith, a freelance writer, author and illustrator will present the
workshop. She painted/illustrated under the name of Mary Ann Smith, former president of the Siloam Springs Artist Guild, Siloam Springs, Arkansas. She was involved with the Annual Ozark Art Alliance Art Show and Sager Creek Art Center at John Brown University, Cane Hill Harvest Festival Art Show (invitation only), Sager Creek Art Center Competitive Art Show, Invitational Show “Seeds for the Future,” Arkansas Heritage Celebration, Sager Creek Arts Center, Siloam

Springs Library display, participated in the drawing/painting Historical Homes Tour, and started the Monday night drawing classes (designed a poster for display).

Mary is self-taught; she learned from listening to visiting illustrators at conferences, local libraries, member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators and reading books on the subject and practicing. She created a 32-page children’s picture book with 27 line drawings and a pattern book of how-to-build six rooms of furniture for a fashion doll.

Her Illustrations have been published in SCBWI Bulletin, Farm Lines news magazine, staff illustrator for Writers Chapbook ( staff illustrator-Rolling Drum Press, Boise, Idaho) Idaho State Writers Leagazette newsletters, and the Twin Falls Chapter newsletter.

Paintings/illustrations owned by individuals:
Designed a Christmas card and a tulip painting for Edna Smith
Dr. George & Mary Benjamin, Siloam Springs, AR
J.D. McLemore, Kemp, TX
Mona Taylor, Siloam Springs, AR
Bob Bible, Siloam Springs, AR
Bettye Brenner, Siloam Springs, AR
Erma Handemaker, Harper, Kansas
Val Battenburg, Siloam Springs, AR
Margeret Hoekstra, Naperville, ILL

Registration fee $10. Register by May 18th or $15. at the door.
Send to: Mary Nida Smith, 162 Stamford Dr., Lakeview, AR 72642
Questions: marynida@lakeviewnet.com

2009-04-14T12:33:00.000-07:00

Illustrating a Children’s Picture Book: Would you like to learn how to write and illustrate a dummy to submit to a publisher or agent? There will be a workshop Friday May, 22 from 2-4 p.m. More information will be provide on this blog soon. If you are interested in attending a class on this subject, please email me at marynida@lakeviewnet.com. Thank you

2009-03-13T06:30:00.000-07:00

The Basics of Blogging Workshop was very successful. Our instructor Onedia Hayes Sylvest,

editor and publisher of the Bull Shoals Beacon provided an 22 page instructional booklet for each attendee. Each one was provided hands-on during the time they created one sample blog on Blogger.com and Wordpress.com. Onedia explained the differences, depending what the blog will be used for such as: family history, writings, family chats or promoting a business.

Above -L-R Mike & Betty Serima (owners of Black Oak Resort, Oakland, AR.), -Onedia with La Vonda Carpenter ( Sales Associate at Beaman Realty, Lakeview, AR) -L-R Grace Michelle Haggart (owner of Aunt Grace's Stay N Play Resort, Lakeview, AR), Nancy K. Cerny, (president of Twin Lakes Writers, Mountain Home, AR), Carol Short( Bull Shoals) & May Speer (a photographer from Bolivar, Missouri).

Below - Onedia, Carol Ann Coward, (Bull Shoals) and David Bahnks (A member of Ozarks Writers League from Van Buren). Thanks to Hank Hudson, Owner of Bel' Arco Resort on

beautiful Bull Shoals Lake.

I need to take a class on down loading pictures. I just lost the last photo. Hopefully, I can put it on later. I found it. It is now at the top of the page.

2009-02-27T09:39:00.001-08:00

http://onediasozarks.com/?page_id=592 is temporarily closed - check back in a couple of days. You can register for the “Basics of Blogging Workshop” by emailing marynida@lakeviewnet.com. Send your $25 registration fee to Mary Nida Smith, 162 Stamford Drive, Lakeview, AR 72642 It will be $30 dollars at the door Saturday, March 7th. Thank You.

2009-02-05T09:57:00.000-08:00

BASICS OF BLOGGING WORKSHOP
Presented by Onedia Hayes Sylvest, publisher of the Bull Shoals Beacon

Would you like to connect with other moms without leaving your house or your children?
Would you like to connect with your grandchildren in a fun and memorable way?
Would you like to exchange ideas with others who share your interests?
Would you like to connect with other crafters or artists?
Would you like to have a place to showcase your writing?
Would you like an easy no-cost way to reach out to your customers?

Would you like a way for your club, charity or church to reach out to the community?
This one-day workshop will provide everything you need to start your own weblog (blog) site. You will learn all the basics needed to begin writing your own blog.

Selecting the best blogging site for you
Choosing a design
Choosing a name
Using blogging tools
Writing a readable blog
Including photos on your blog
Keeping track of visitors
Creating a safe blogging space
Using appropriate blogging manners
Encouraging comments
Getting people to read your blog

You will leave the workshop with

An active blog ready for your photos, ideas, and words
An Easy Guide to keep you going
Help and Support for 30 days (by email or phone)

Date: Saturday, March 7, 2009
Time: 8:30 registration
9:00 to 12:30 Morning Seminar
12:30 to 1:00 Lunch (available at the restaurant )
1:00 to 4:30 Afternoon Seminar and Blog Creation Time
Place: Bel’ Arco Restaurant, Bull Shoals, Arkansas
Cost: $30.00 at the door
$25.00 if you register and pay by February 28.
Registration:

EMAIL: marynida@lakeviewnet.com

Questions: marynida@lakeviewnet.com

MAIL TO: Mary Nida Smith, 162 Stamford Drive, Lakeview, Ar 72642

ONLINE:
WEBSITE: http://bullshoalsbeacon.com/
http://onediasozarks.com/?page_id=592

Bel ‘Arco has wireless Internet connection so bring your wireless laptop if you have one.
Onedia Sylvest is an artist, free-lance writer and avid blogger. She publishes and edits the Bull Shoals Beacon and her own Onedia in the Ozarks. Onedia has contributed articles to Political Voices of Women and Midlife Bloggers. She is an avid proponent of blogging and is a strong believer in using the Internet for grassroots citizen journalism. It provides a unique space to apply her creativity, photography, writing skills and technical savvy. Her previous blogs focused on photography, birding, and jewelry design. She also designs and supports blog-based websites for individuals, clubs, civic organizations, small business, and municipal government.

Onedia, a retired U. S. Navy Officer earned a Master’ of Science in Computer Systems Management from the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from University of Central Arkansas. She worked as a manager in computing organizations in the navy and at Texas A&M University. She taught at the U. S. Naval Academy and the University of Virginia. She also developed and presented workshops on a wide range of topics including communication skills, computing skills, problem-solving and process-improvement.

2009-01-14T05:13:00.000-08:00

New year, new projects: Saturday, March 7 there will be a "How to Create a Blog" workshop at Bel Arco Resort from 9-4 pm, by Onedia Hayes Sylvest, editor & publisher of Bull Shoals Beacon, an on line news magazine. I will be posting more information - check back often. Any questions e-mail marynida@lakeviewnet.com

2008-12-15T17:06:00.000-08:00

BLESSED CHRISTMASBy Hoffmaster(R)
HEALTHY NEW YEAR

FROM THE GARDEN STUDIO –

MAY THE YEAR 2009 BRING DIRECTION,

SATISFATION AND PEACE TO YOUR WRITING CAREER.

Light a candle, fill your prayer cup

with hot tea, relax, travel the road

your heart directs you.

FRIENDS ©Mary Nida Smith

2008-10-24T05:56:00.000-07:00

I want to thank Mary Maddon and Janet Hohn for the interesting and knowledgeable program they presented on October 4th on digital scrapbooking & storybooking. For people who did not attend, yet would like to learn about creating gifts for the holidays go to Ozarks Engraving & Fine Gifts in Bull Shoals next door to the former Harps store.

Upcoming workshops are in the planning stage. Our programs are open to the public. You don't have to be a writer. If you are interested in learning and keeping updated and making new friends - join us. The cost of the workshops will be kept low to meet your needs, yet will cover the expense of providing the speakers and promoting the workshops. If anyone has any suggestions for a workshop, email me at marynida@lakeviewnet.com

2008-10-15T06:23:00.000-07:00

A special thanks to Hank and Katie Hudson, owners of Bel' Arco Resort for providing the workshop meeting room. Our prayers are with the family during this time while Hank is regaining his health. Hank, are prayers are with you. Mary Nida Smith and friends.

2008-10-01T13:27:00.000-07:00

Workshop announcement for Saturday October 4th - The program information and details will be shown on a screen for everyone to see. It will be filled with ideas and materials that can be used for the holidays, everyday occasions and promoting your business.

There will be door prizes, a bag of handouts and refreshments.

Don't miss a great afternoon to learn and meet new friends.

2008-09-28T11:25:00.000-07:00

Bel Arco Resort, Saturday, October 4th, register 1:30-2:00. Wireless Internet is available. Learn more on how to use digital programs through Heritage Makers. Don't forget to bring your loose photos to be scanned. Bel Arco is located along scenic Highway 178 in Bull Shoals.

2008-09-09T14:11:00.000-07:00

HERITAGE MAKERS WORKSHOP
Digital Scrapbooking & Storybooking
Instructor: Mary Maddon

Saturday, October 4, 2008
Bel Arco Resort, Bull Shoals, Arkansas
1:30-2:00 pm Register
2:00-5:00 pm Workshop
$5.00 Registration Fee

Mary Maddon is a Certified Independent Consultant who owns Ozarks Engraving

& Fine Gifts, in Bull Shoals, Arkansas. I wanted to bring this workshop to all writers;

beginners, professional, historical, poets, Moms and Grandmas who are interesting

in adding a new and different aspect to promote their field of interest.

The digital world continues to move forward in our lives.

Attending workshops with new motivational tools can bring attention

to your projects, and who you are on a more personal level, introduce new readers

and clients to your website, blogs, book signings, or place of business.

This workshop will share how to design and create posters (glossy, matte or canvas)

for book signings, wall displays or gifts. You will learn how to design scrapbooks

to hold important freelance publications, book covers and important mementos,

or family photos and important keepsake papers.

Designing and creating calendars can be used for gifts or door prizes to sell

with photos of fellow writers, authors, club members, church members, artist,

photographers, galleries, poets, cooks, and garden club members. Create greeting cards

and postcards to help promote your career or show-off your crafts.

Learn how to create a hardback, hand sewn quality books for essays, poetry,

short stories, family stories, paintings, photographs or recipe books.

Janet Hohn, Independent Star Consultant will be there to scan photos -

Please bring loose photos - Special 25/$5 and 100/$22. Information will be provided

on restoration and preserving photos.

Bel Arco Writers Workshops organized by Mary Nida Smith 1-870-431-5360 -

Sponsored by Hank Hudson, owner of Bel Arco Resort home of Channel 19, an Art

Gallery, Conference Center and The Crest Restaurant in Bull Shoals, Arkansas.

WIRELESS INTERNET PROVIDED

2008-09-06T06:49:00.000-07:00

Watch for the upcoming Saturday workshop, October 4. It is different and creative to motivate each one who attends to try different products that your computer has to offer.

2008-08-28T06:23:00.000-07:00

I am in the planning stage for two up-coming workshops. I do hope to announce them soon.
I want to again, thank Terry/Tessa McDermind, for her support in answering the call for our first workshop. Without her it would not have been possible.

Keep checking in, you will not want to miss one of our workshops. The workshops are not only to provide information and knowledge to attendees, but to promote and create connects for the instructors of the workshops.

Do you any suggestion for future workshops? If you do please place them in the comment box.

Excitement is brewing all around the local creative arts in the Ozarks hills. Join in, don't miss out on what could bring a smile to your face, and create your heart to beat faster with joy.

2008-08-23T07:09:00.000-07:00

Terry/ Tessa McDermid arrived in a rain storm Thursday 14th. The storm kept her from arriving early due to a traffic hold-up. Terry was in time to order a coke and a small pizza from the Bel Arco restaurant before it closed.

The next morning dedicated writers signed in while Terry unloaded her supply of reference books. and hand-outs. The small but, important group was so busy asking questions and searching over her books, they didn't have time to eat the breakfast rolls or grab a cup of coffee.

Terry provide information and answered questions on:

Different romance sub-genres
Creating memorable characters
Characters different personalities in different situations
Conflict from the beginning to the last chapter
Point of view
Plotting
Knowing your characters and their background

She resented all the important ingredients for writings a novel and what works in writing short stories. Julian D. Byrd from Lead Hill, AR was a short story writer. He discovered some short stories can be develop into a novel.

Handouts provided:

Manuscript Formatting
Cover and query letter
Source books for writing
Book list for motivation
Websites to check and read
Tips from published authors

Each writer will find different sources to fill their needs. By attending workshops and conferences writers will return home with important information to move their career forward. Not only is it important to continuously learn, but to meet other writers and make connects. Always ask questions from other writers to learn what works for them and what didn't work.

We had a dedicated group of writers. Vivian Brown said, " What I received from Bel Arco workshop was mostly encouragement to keep on keeping on. After a break of over two months, I came home from the workshop and began writing again on my mystery novel."

Linda Caviness has several chapters finished with her novel. She was so fired up she purchased four extra note books I had left over, to take home to place suggestions Terry shared, on how she writes-up her characters background and etc.

At lunch time we all gathered at a big table, ordered lunch at Bel Arco where we could ask more questions and get to know each other. Good food and enjoyed new and old friends, what better way to spent the day.

Sorry, I didn't take pictures as I should have, for I got too excited and don't want to miss anything going on around me. I guess, I have to find someone to take pictures.

2008-08-08T06:40:00.000-07:00

Tessa/Terry McDerimd will be here a week from today. She is a romance novelist and a freelance writer who has written for the educational market, and the christian and children's magazine markets.

Be there, and you could find your picture on this blog. I am excited to learn from Terry and meet new writers. Breakfast sweets and coffee to enjoy while you wait in line. Bring your smiles and be prepared to learn while having a great time.

2008-06-19T06:47:00.000-07:00

TERRY/TESSA MCDERMID

http://www.belarco.com/

FIRST ANNUAL WRITERS WORKSHOPS

August 15, 2008

AUTHOR Terry/Tessa McDermid is a member of Ozarks Romance Authors, Springfield, Missouri. Terry has published four romance novels for Avalon Books; Love's Healing Power, The Romance Doctor, Treasures of the Heart, and Matters of the Heart.

One novel, Family Stories is published in the Harlequin's Everlasting Love series. Her next book in that series will be released May 2009.

Terry has also published an educational resource text, A Tapestry of Reading, with Good Year Books. As a freelance writer and teacher Terry has written articles for educational markets, short stories and devotionals for children and adults. Her children stories have been published in Wonder Time, Primary Treasures, Power and Light and in resources for students and teachers.

Terry McDermid will share an introduction to romance writing, different sub-genres and the basic novel structure. She is a hands-on instructor speaker who will provide handouts resources for writing romances, writing in general and motivations to kick-off your writing and keep you going. There will be time to asked questions.

9:00-10:00 Registration & Welcome

10:00 Speaker Terry McDermid

10:45 Break

11:00-11:45 Terry McDermid

12:00-1:00 Lunch on your own

Bel Arco Resort Restaurant offers a full menu for dining.

1:15-2:30 Terry McDermid

Send your registration fee of $20.00 to Mary Nida Smith. 162 Stamford Drive, Lakeview, AR 72642. The first ten authors to register will be provided a table to sell their books.

This workshop is sponsored by Mr. Hank Hudson, owner of Bel Arco Resort on beautiful Bull Shoals Lake, Bull Shoals, Arkansas and organized by Mary Nida Smith author & freelance writer.

http://marynidasmith.blogspot.com/

http://submarinestories.blogspot.com/

E-mail marynida@lakeviewnet.com

Watch for future writers workshops at Bel Arco Resort. This blog will provide photos and comments after the workshop and upcoming speakers.

2008-06-01T18:50:00.000-07:00

www.missouriwritersguild.org

2008-05-23T10:30:00.000-07:00

1-870-445-4242 http://www.belarco.com/

The 1st Writers Workshop at Bel Arco Resort, Bull Shoals, Arkansas will be Friday August 15, 2008. Registration starts at 9 a.m. Author, freelance writer and teacher Terry/Tessa McDermid is a member of Ozarks Romance Authors, Springfield, Missouri.

Terry has published five romance novels for Avalon Books and one novel in Harlequin's Everlasting Love Series. Her next book in that series will be released May 2009.

Terry has published an educational resource text, A Tapestry of Reading, with Good Year Books. For more information: http://www.tessamcdermid.com/

If you are interested in writing a romance for one of several sub-genres, but you don't know how to begin, or where to submit it when you are finished, this is the workshop for you.

Registration is $20.00 Mail to: Mary Nida Smith 162 Stamford Dr.,Lakeview, AR 72642 This workshop is sponsored by Mr. Hank Hudson, owner of Bel Arco Resort, Bull Shoals, AR and organized by Mary Nida Smith, author and freelance writer. http://marynidasmith.blogspot.com/ For more information call 1-870-431-5369.