Events based on M.H. Collins latest book
Write History Right
How-to guide for writers on all levels interested in writing the history of their town, region, family, church, school, and more.
Order: www.mhcollins.com

Tuesday, Novemer 18, 4 – 5 pm
Malvern-Hot Spring County Library/Mid AR Regional Library
Malvern, AR
“If You Don’t Write the History, Who Will?”

Thursday, November 20, noon – 1 pm
Friends of the Grove Public Library
Grove, OK
“Successfully Publish and Market Your Book”

Saturday, December 13, 1 – 3
Border’s Bookstore
Pinnacle Point Shopping Center
Rogers, AR

Saturday, Sept. 13, 9 – 4 pm, Ozarks Writers Live, Fayetteville Library, Fayetteville, AR. Full day of workshops led by regional authors. Books available for purchase. Session based on her latest book, Write History Right, led by Marilyn Collins:  If You Don’t Write the Story, Who Will? Saving Cherished Stories Before They’re Lost in Time. Begin the story you’ve always wanted to write in this workshop led by award-winning author and historian, Marilyn Collins. Write the history of your town, region, church, organization, school, or family – or about any other person, event, or group. Explore easy-to-follow steps to help organize your research, conduct interviews, handle boxes of pictures, develop timelines, structure your book, work with committees and co-authors, market and sell your book – plus much more. Join us for a fun time exploring your story ideas. The workshop is for beginning and seasoned writers.  For more information contact: hswc1@cox.net or www.faylib.org.  

** Noon, April 3, 2008, Fayetteville Public Library, Fayetteville, AR , Ann Henry Board Room

Speaker: Marilyn Harris Collins – ”Reading Locally/Fun in Reading Local history.”

Amazing history gold can be found in the lives of people right in your hometown. Enjoy local stories from the author’s books:

Beaufort, North Carolina. The Old Burying Ground. Incredible seaside stories of the people/events in this small town–including pirates, early seamen, plagues, and miniature biographies written in headstones.  

Rogers: The Town the Frisco Built (Rogers, AR), a narrative history of this town founded in 1881. Early ordinances give an amusing peek into the early lives of people in this town.

Rogers, Arkansas, a pictorial of the town. More about the town as told by visuals throughout the town’s history.

 Participants in the event may bring an intriguing or fascination story from their hometown to share with the group.

More information: hswc1@cox.net

** Tuesday, February 12, 2008, 6:30, Writing 101, Jones Center, Springdale, AR

Panelist: Marilyn Harris Collins shares a panel with members from the Community Writer’s Guild of Northwest Arkansas.

Subject: 1) How to Start a Writer’s Group, 2) What to Expect from a Writer’s Group, 3) Demonstration of sample manuscript critiques by the panel 

 More information: hswc1@cox.net

 ** Saturday, September 8, 2007, Ozark Writers Live!, Fayetteville Public Library, Fayetteville, AR

**Workshop leader: Marilyn H. Collins, “Writing and Selling Local History”

Based on her upcoming book, Write History Right and her article in The Writer magazine, the session helped both beginning and published authors to explore the practical side of research, interviewing, documenting your work, and much more.

For more information on this subject, check her blogs: writelocalhistory or mhcollins

To contact Marilyn Collins for speaking engagements or conference participation, please email: hswc1@cox.net

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Help preserve the choicest bits of history by sharing the most unusual or fascinating story about  your hometown. Follow these guidelines.

 1. Word count: 60 words or less

2. Your name

3. Name of your city and state (websites)

4. Name of the local or regional museum and their website or email

 5. Include your source if possible

6. To be opened, subject line should ONLY read: Bits of History

7. Do NOT send copy in an attachment. Do not use vulgar or inappropriate language in your message. Cut and paste or just include your message in the regular email message. Email to this address: hswc1@cox.net

8. Sending a submission grants your permission to post your comments/name on this website.

Email and/or website addresses will not be shared with others.