Confessions of a History Buff

Confessions of a History Buff

Confession time: I used to hate history. Really. Couldn’t stand it. Dry, dull, a bunch of dates and places and names. So what? Who cares? It turns out I do like history, but not the dry, boring type of facts and figures. No, I like for history to come alive, to learn about the lives [...]

Writers' Corner: classes, conferences and contests

Writers’ Corner: classes, conferences and contests

              CLASSES: 1. Instructor: Bob Mayer When:  June 18 2011, 9:00am to 5:00pm Where:  Kitsap County Fairgrounds, Eagles Nest (across the street from the pavilion) Bremerton, WA Cost: $25.00 (Chapter members $15.00) To register email Joanne Jaytanie (conference chair) at: ralphandjoanne Include your Name, address, phone and email A [...]

Writers' Corner Round up -- Chapter Events for June 2011

Writers’ Corner Round up — Chapter Events for June 2011

Contests:   The SpacecoasT Authors of Romance (Florida STARs) proudly present their 2011 Launching A Star Contest for unpublished authors. All electronic-first 25 pages-no synopsis-8 categories. Both agent and editor review finalists’ entries! Deadline is midnight Eastern Time, August 25th. For more information go to: http://www.authorsofromance.com New Jersey Romance Writer’s presents their 2011 Golden Leaf [...]

Writers' Corner May 25, 2011

Writers’ Corner May 25, 2011

WRITERS’ CORNER: May 25, 2011 ONLINE CLASSES/WORKSHOPS: SPONSOR:  Orange County Chapter Romance Writers of America (OCCRWA) TITLE:  Agents/Editors: We Don’t Bite DATES:  June 13 – June 25, 2011 This is a two week class. INSTRUCTOR:  Lynn Price DESCRIPTION:  This fast-paced course offers a unique look at the publishing business and the submission process from the [...]

Writers’ Corner: Round up of Conferences, Contests and Workshops

Writers’ Corner: Round up of Conferences, Contests and Workshops

CONFERENCES Heart of Dixie presents their annual Romance Readers Luncheon with special guest author Kerrelyn Sparks on June 4, 2011. Registration extended until May 22. Cost is $25. FMI, visit www.heartofdixie.org or call 256-586-5962. Outreach International RWA chapter presents Beyond Structure with instructor David S. Freeman from June 4-5, 2011 at the Holiday Inn Decatur [...]

Writer's Corner Roundup -- Chapter Events for May

Writer’s Corner Roundup — Chapter Events for May

Conferences: The Wisconson RWA is hosting their WisRWA Write Touch 2011 Conference – Love is Brewing in Milwaukee from June 3-5, 2011 at The Brookfield Suites Hotel & Conference Center. Please check their website for details http://www.WisRWA.org for how to register or to donate promotional items. Contests: The Central Ohio Fiction Writers is accepting entries [...]

Writers' Corner: Classes and Contests

Writers’ Corner: Classes and Contests

WORKSHOPS BY RWA-WF CHAPTER MEMBERS **Make Your First 50 Pop!** WHERE: Online via Yahoo Groups WHEN: May 17-June 21, 2011 (5 weeks)COST: $125 REGISTER @: http://editordevil.blogspot.com/p/upcoming-classes.html Now that you have a manuscript you want to submit to editors and agents, you must be sure THE FIRST 50 PAGES meets the criteria they’re looking for. I’ll [...]

Writers’ Corner: Round up of Conferences, Workshops and Contests

Writers’ Corner: Round up of Conferences, Workshops and Contests

Conferences/Retreats/Seminars Valley of the Sun RWA presents Discovering Story Magic with Laura Baker and Robin Perini on May 14, 2011 from 9 am to 5 pm at the Hilton Garden Inn in Phoenix, Arizona. FMI, visit http://www.valleyofthesunrw.com/roundup.html Beyond Structure workshop with instructor David Freeman will be held from Sat., June 4-Sun., June 5 at the [...]

Writers' Corner: Classes, conferences and contests

Writers’ Corner: Classes, conferences and contests

  Seven courses, a conference and a contest – lucky us!         Seven Courses: 1. Check out Outreach International Romance Writer’s workshops! MORE THAN WORD: Getting the most from Scrivener for Mac Presented By: Gwen Hernandez Dates: May 1st – 31st, 2011 Fee: $20 – OIRW Members, $25 – Non Members Deadline: [...]

Writers' Corner Roundup - April, 2011

Writers’ Corner Roundup – April, 2011

Conferences: The Wisconson RWA is hosting their WisRWA Write Touch 2011 Conference – Love is Brewing in Milwaukee from June 3-5, 2011 at The Brookfield Suites Hotel & Conference Center. Please check their website for details http://www.WisRWA.org for how to register or to donate promotional items. Contests: The Tampa Area Romance Authors (TARA) is accepting [...]

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