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Writers’ Corner: Contests & Workshops
CONTESTS: CONTEST: Golden Claddaugh CHAPTER SPONSOR: Celtic Hearts Romance Writers FINAL ROUND JUDGES ANNOUNCED: FF&P: Leis Pederson - Berkley/Jove; Contemporary: Lois Winston, Ashley Grayson Literary Agency; Romantic Suspense: Laura Bradford - Bradford Literary Agency; Historical: Barbara Poelle - Irene [...]
Writers’ Corner: Contests, Conferences and Workshops
Calling For: Workshop Proposal's Sought by the Lowcountry RWA. The Lowcountry Romance Writer's is currently seeking instructors for our 2011 online workshops. We are looking for instructors who have fresh, invigorating workshops that think "outside the box." You can find out more about the topic titles and the Lowcountry Chapter by visiting [...]
Writers’ Corner Weekly Round Up: Worskhops and Contests
RWA Chapter Contests The 2010 Heart of the Rockies Contest from Colorado Romance Writers has a June 15 deadline. Enter first two chapters and a 1-5 page synopsis, 35 pages total max. Electronic submissions only. Categories and judges: Long Contemporary – Victoria Curran, Harlequin Enterprises; Short Contemporary – Shana Smith, Harlequin [...]
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Recipe for a first sale
Sift the following ingredients into a large round bowl, preferably one with expandable hips and waistline: 30+ years of writing for pleasure 16 years of formal education, including degree programs A generous handful of writing workshops (note in margin: For best results, include Barbara Samuel’s Voice, Deb Dixon’s GMC, and Stephanie [...]
Stuck in Neutral
I can’t speak for you, but the writing world I live in is filled to overflowing with all sorts of impediments to my writing. Ah! How I love them….and hate them! Speaking of love. Let’s start with my husband, Garry, who, sweet and loving as he may be, thinks the open door to my office is an invitation to come in and chat about what’s [...]
Writers’ Corner Weekly Round Up: Worskhops and Contests
The Carolina Romance Writers Chapter of RWA is pleased to announce the June Online Workshop: Everything You Wanted To Know About Writing Contests But Were Afraid To ask by Amy Atwell. Overwhelmed by the number of writing contests out there? Unsure whether to enter? Unclear about why you should enter? This class is geared for unpublished writers [...]
Writer’s Corner April 28, 2010
WORKSHOP PROPOSALS DEADLINE FOR PROPOSALS: May 15, 2010. CONTACT: Kathryn DePalo at depalok@live.com. Florida Romance Writers of South Florida requests proposals for our Fun in the Sun Conference, January 20-24, 2011, for a four night cruise to Key West and Cozumel aboard the Carnival Destiny. Compensation for presenters will include a [...]
Point of View – II
Last month, we discussed how I see POV by levels, each one on a little deeper level than the previous. If you missed that post, you might want to go back and read what I said before going on. This month, let’s talk about getting into the character’s head, actually becoming your character. In some ways, it’s a lot like being an actor. You [...]
Writers’ Corner: Contests, Conferences and Workshops
Workshops Snakebite Scenes and Hollywood Plots: Enhancing Action and Emotion in Romance, sponsored by the Heart of Dixie Chapter. May 3 – 17, 2010. Carrie Lofty, author of sexy, adventurous historical romances for Kensington, will demonstrate how action can make your novel more exciting and more emotional. Questions and registration at Heart [...]
