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SOME COMMENTS FROM PSWA 2011 ATTENDEES:
As a newer member and first time conference attendee, I was impressed with the quality of the panel speakers as well as the topics they addressed. The networking that was available before, during, and after the scheduled events was above and beyond what I have seen at other professional conferences. I was able to speak directly with several of the experts with questions that I had. The guidance I received from these individuals will be invaluable for me as I learn to write, and transition from technical writing to fictional writing. The accommodations were first rate and very affordable. The food was outstanding, and the lunch time discussions at the table were as interesting as the panel discussions. I plan on returning next year, and hope to bring a friend with me. Again, thank you to the planning members, and for a great experience! - Guy Painter
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Some quick thoughts on the recent conference: the organization was terrific, everything started and ended on schedule. The panels and presenters were top shelf. The attendees, whether or not they served on a panel or presented, were the type of person I'm drawn to--sincere and willing to help another writer. We are one of the few professional organizations that is truly all about the
membership. Thanks to all for a wonderful experience. I look forward to 2012! - John M. Wills
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This was my first PSWA conference, and I really enjoyed it. Everyone who was involved in putting it on deserves a big thanks. - Bob Doerr
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I want to agree that this year's conference was the best ever. I truly enjoyed all the people I met and the information I received. Every year, I look forward to giving out the awards and only wish I could give an award to everyone. I was impressed with all the networking by our participants and hope everyone will utilize the expertise and experience available in our group. I have several projects in the works because of the conference.
Thank you to Keith, AJ, Nancy, Hap, Marilyn, Marilyn and Tim for making the whole thing work and work well. The food was great, the topics were fabulous and the friends I've made..priceless. Thank you to everyone for making this year's event so much fun!--Michelle Perin
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This was my second PSWA, and it was better than the one last year – didn’t think you could improve upon it, but you did. Keith, Marilyn, Marilyn, and everyone who put it together…you guys rock! - Mike Angley, Special Agent (USAF, ret)
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It was my first time. Wow, what a great investment in myself. I learned so much, met some fantastic people. I'll be back!
- Barbara M Hodges
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Thanks to PSWA for the grand and first place prizes for "I Love a Cop: What Police Families Need to Know" and for the first place prize for my unpublished mystery "Burying Ben." What an honor. I enjoyed meeting my fellow mystery writers face to face. You are a warm and welcoming bunch. -, Ellen Kirschman, Ph.D.
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Keith, you missed your true calling in the hospitality industry! It's a huge job to manage all the details and logistics and you sure made it look easy. 2012 is on my calendar! - Billie Johnson, Publisher Oak Tree Press
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…I had a great time and met some wonderful people. I learned a ton and I now have fresh inspiration as I continue writing. Thank you, all of you who organized the conference and made it a success. I look forward to seeing you all next year. - Dave Cropp |
Founded in 1997 as the Police Writers Club, the Public Safety Writers Association is open to both new and experienced, published and not yet published writers. Members include police officers, civilian police personnel, firefighters, fire support personnel, emergency personnel, security personnel and others in the public safety field. Also represented are those who write about public safety including mystery writers, magazine writers, journalists and those who are simply interested in the genre. The association also welcomes publishers, editors, agents and others who help writers realize their writing goals.
Benefits of membership include:
- A members-only FREE one-time manuscript review by a professional editor
- The members-only opportunity to enter our annual writing competition and become an official “award winning author.”
- The opportunity to attend our annual conference at a reduced fee.
- Members-only participation in our online list serve offering the chance to network with fellow writers and editors.
- Members-only access to a comprehensive list of publications that accept articles from free lance writers. This list includes up-to-date contact information as well as editorial guidelines.
- Members-only access to experts in the field about which you write, which helps you make every detail of your writing both accurate and interesting.
- An online quarterly newsletter that includes both news about the organization but also invaluable information about writing, publishing, editing and marketing.
- A continuously updated “tips” page on the website.
We will soon have some other very exciting benefits to offer, so be sure to keep visiting the website, or, better yet, join now, so you will be the first to hear about our latest offerings.
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