The DFW Writers Conference 2010. Come join us for two full days of writing classes! Learn from the best on style, social media marketing, character creation, publishing, agent pitching, and much, much more. We have TEN world-class agents to provide one-on-one pitch sessions. Take your writing to the next level, learn from the best, network with fellow writers, and take the next step to getting your work published. By registering today, you are at the front of the line for a chance at an appointment with your preferred literary agent. Register now before your favorite agent is completely booked! Want to know more? Check out http://www.dfwwritersconference.org.
Lessons of Firefly: Learning From the Works of Joss Whedon, presented by Jacqui Jacoby, January 5-29, and approved by Joss Whedon, Hollywood writer/director and creator of the FIREFLY. You can register for the following on-line class through January 2 at http://www.lowcountryrwa. com/online-workshops or email Online Workshop Coordinator, Veronica Alderson, lrwaonline using the Subject line: LRWA ONLINE WORKSHOP.
Yosemite Romance Writers is proud to present their online workshop This is the Year You Write That Book, January 4, 2010-January 29, 2010 taught by Susan Meier, author of over 35 books for Harlequin/Silhouette. You may register online at http://www.yosemiteromancewriters.com or contact YRW at YosemiteRomanceWriters if you have any other questions.
Do your characters define steamy sex? Can you feel the passion? Wanna find out? Enter the 2010 Between the Sheets Contest for unpublished writers. We’ll tell you whether your 10 page love scene is a climactic explosion or if you need to stoke the fire. Visit Greater Detroit Romance Writers at http://www.gdrwa.org for final round judges, entry rules, and submission form.
RWA’s Mystery/Suspense Chapter is pleased to announce our COFFIN College of Felony and Intrigue KILLER INSTINCT online workshop for the month of January 2010, Breaking Rules to Break In or Break Out by New York Times bestselling author Allison Brennan. Are you in a rut? Do you feel stifled by rules? Do you have a strong voice . . . or maybe haven’t discovered it yet? For more information see http://www.rwamysterysuspense.org.
RWA’s Mystery/Suspense Chapter is pleased to announce our COFFIN College of Felony and Intrigue MURDERONE online Workshop for the month of January 2010, The Truth about Psychic Research: What It Is, Who Does It, and How to Use Psychic Research to Build Your Fictional Worlds and Distract Your Readers with Red Herrings, by Mary O’Gara. Psychic research isn’t an oxymoron but it’s so diverse and loosely defined that it’s fertile territory for world building. For more information check out our website at http://www.rwamysterysuspense.org.
Class: British Royal Navy 1770-1815, by Cindy Vallar , January 4-29, 2010. Once England crushed the Spanish Armada, her navy came to rule the seas. This workshop explores one period in British naval history – a time that saw the nation at war with her American colonies, and later against Napoleon. For additional information, contact the Campus Coordinator at classes. To register for this class: http://www.heartsthroughhistory.com/classreg.htm.
Join Connie Cox as she takes us along The No Tears Way to Write Query Letters, January 4 – 15, 2010. No-Tears Query Letters in four easy lessons! Connie will be answering all your questions and also allow you to submit your queries for analysis and comments! For more information, contact the HHRW Campus Coordinator: classes. To register for this class: http://www.heartsthroughhistory.com/classreg.htm.
Mid-Willamette Valley RWA Presents Personal Brand Express: An Action Plan for Authors, taught by Jenn Stark. In this four-week class, you’ll get the tools you need to create and refine an ideal Writing and Industry Brand for you and your work, and learn tips and techniques to effectively showcase these Brands in your marketing, publicity and promotional efforts. See http://www.midwillamettevalleyrwa.com/online.classes.htm for details.
The Carolina Romance Writers Chapter of RWA is pleased to announce Tax Issues and Reporting for Writers, taught by Diane O’Brien Kelly, CPA/Attorney at Law, January 4-31, 2010. This workshop will cover federal income tax reporting and tax issues for both the beginning and experienced writer. To register, please visit the CRW website at: http://www.carolinaromance writers.com.
