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The Public Safety Writers Association (PSWA) recently held their annual board meeting to discuss various topics. They updated their by-laws, expanded the board, and launched a program to recruit new members and increase conference attendance. The possibility of a small increase in conference registration fees was also discussed. Members were reminded to follow the rules for posting on the PSWA email listserv. The importance of membership was emphasized, and members were encouraged to renew and promote the organization. Updates were given on the PSWA's Facebook page and private group, and members were encouraged to engage with the page. Information was provided on advertising opportunities, donating items for conference bags, and sponsoring parts of the meeting. Updates were shared on the pre-conference workshop and volunteer opportunities. The Writing Competition Report mentioned member suggestions, the addition of a Best Book Cover award, and the potential for future fee increases. Deadlines for various opportunities were provided, including a writing competition, manuscript critique, conference program ads, raffle prizes, and conference bag swag. Members' achievements, such as book releases and award nominations, were highlighted. A book review of "Stop the Threat" by Sally Handley was included, which explores school shootings from different perspectives. The importance of cover art and titles in attracting readers was emphasized. The article also discussed the accurate portrayal of police work in fiction, with panelists stressing the need for authors to consult with public safety officers. Various aspects of police work and crime scene investigations were explained, including the role [Extracted from the article] |
