October 28 Meeting
Annie England Noblin will address “Using Rejection to Make you a Better Writer” at the October 28 meeting.
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Meets fourth Saturday of each month at McAlister's Deli
Critique/Mentor Hour: 11:00-12:00
Lunch: 12:00-1:00
Speaker: 1:00-2:00
Business Meeting: 2:00-2:30
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