Dingman to speak on memoir publishing at the Dixon Women’s Improvement Club meeting on Wednesday
This Wednesday, members of the Dixon Women’s Improvement Club (DWIC) and guests will hear from a longtime resident who is also a journalist and recently published author.
Debra Dingman, editor of the Independent Voice, is the featured speaker at Wednesday’s meeting and will be discussing her new book, “Learning A+ Living: Adventures & Rewards of a Mom Entrepreneur.” The book, published by WestBow Press, is available at Barnes & Noble and on Amazon.
Dingman’s address will go over how to write a memoir and ask questions such as “Why are you telling the story? Why are you the best person to tell it? Why does the story matter? What do you want the reader to take away?” She will also dive into other mechanics of writing a memoir, such as selfreflection, outlining ideas and identifying interesting nuggets to be included.
“Once equipped with the tools, we hope many DWIC members will write and publish their own memoirs to share with family and friends, or even on Amazon,” DWIC leaders wrote in a news release.
Also on the agenda, the DWIC will be partnering with Dixon United Methodist Church to create blankets for the Senior Christmas Eve Visitation Program. Donations of fabric and yarn are still being accepted, and prospective donors may email Teri Brown at teri0926@att.net for more information.
The club will also be hosting its annual scholarship fundraising dinner at Bud’s Pub & Grill on Feb. 21. In addition to the annual $1,000 scholarships, a new scholarship will be set up in the name of Shirley Humphrey, who died Aug. 25. The Shirley Ann FanningHumphrey Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to a graduate pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering or Applications will be available at the high school counseling office in February.
The meeting will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Dixon United Methodist Church’s Fellowship Hall, 209 N. Jefferson St. Guests are welcome to attend and may call Membership Chair Mary Kay Callaway at (916) 541-0417. Masks and social distancing are required.