About the author

Listed are the following works by Marilyn H. Collins

Books:

Just Released: Write History Right, by M.H. Collins. Step-by-step guide for beginning or seasoned writers to preserve the stories of their town, region, church, organization, school, or family history — and much more. Helps writers select their topic, locate and document research, conduct successful interviews, plan the structure of the book, set project schedules, and market their finished product. Appendix offers essential examples and forms including: photo release forms, co-author agreements, timeline, image log, site visit and interview logs and much more.    TO ORDER: CHS Publishing, P. O. Box 1958, Rogers, AR 72757. $16.95 (AR sales tax 9%/$1.53. Shipping/handling $4 one book, $2 each for multiple orders. Email: hswc1@cox.net – “Book Order” on the suject line. Credit card accepted for email orders. Provide complete information including expiration date, your name and telephone number. Thank you.
The following are available from Barnes & Noble, Borders, and other fine bookstores

Rogers: Arkansas. A pictorial history of Rogers, Arkansas, Arcadia Publishing Company

Rogers: The Town the Frisco Built, Arcadia Publishing Company. A narrative of this town founded in 1881.

Beaufort’s Old Burying Ground: Beaufort, North Carolina, Arcadia Publishing Company. The Old Burying Ground is a treasure-trove of little-known seacoast stories and legends.

Magazines:

* The Writer magazine, November 2006, “Step-by-Step–Bring the past to life: 6 tips for writing local and regional history.” Features writing tips plus a workout for history writers, and marketing suggestions.

* Ozark Magazine, December 2007 issue, “Art Form in Wax.” Features Stone County, Arkansas custom candle maker, Mel Broder.

* Arkansas Gardener magazine, September 2007 issue, “7 Steps for Starting a Victorian Cutting Garden.” Features the 1875 Peel Mansion, Bentonville, Arkansas, and the newly designed and planted garden.

* Arkansas Gardener magazine, October 2007 issue, “Majestic Trees: Adding grandeur to Bentonville’s urban forests.”  Features a new program to identify and preserve special trees in an urban environment.

* Arkansas Gardener magazine, November/December 2007 issue, “Dream Becomes Reality: The Botanical Garden of the Ozarks.” Nine backyard gardens are beautifully designed and set against the background of unusual garden sculpture. 

Speaking engagements: 

Ozark Writer’s Live. September 13, 2008, 9 – 4 pm. Fayetteville Public Library, Fayetteville, AR. Full day of workshops for writers led by leading authors in the region. Books available for purchase.  Session 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 H. Collins. Based on the book Write History Right, a user-friendly tool for beginning or seasoned writers providing the tools needed to write a successful history. Join the fun exploring your story ideas and easy ways to begin writing your story. The workshop is for beginning and seasoned writers. More information: hswc1@cox.net or www.faylib.org.

 

 

April 3, Noon, Fayetteville, Arkansas, Library. History Gold Found in Reading Local History. Enjoy a fun-filled session on discovering the fun found in reading local history. Participants may bring an ususual item from their own local history to share with the group. 

Ozark Writers Live! Fayetteville, Arkansas, Library. Collins led the seminar on “How to Write and Sell Local History” as part of the Fayetteville Arts Festival.

Book signing: Rogers Historical Museum as part of the “3rd Friday Twilight Walk” in historic downtown Rogers, Arkansas.

 ”Writing for Publication 101″ series scheduled for January 8, 15, 22, 29, February 5, 12. ”Writing for Local and Regional Magazines” — February 5.  Jones Center, Springdale, AR. (See Arkansas Writers for more details.) 

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