CALLS FOR SUBMISSIONS
Authors, find out how to have your books sold at the FWA Conference Bookstore.
Will you and your FWA Writing Group be represented? Yes! If you send in your FWA photos for the slide show that will be shown at the annual conference. Read on...
Check your latest issue of The Florida Writer for types of articles needed and how to submit.
Sorry, FWA eNews takes organizational news only, please. The eNews isn't big enough to contain the many
accomplishments of our members!
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Greetings!
 You might be sunnin' and funnin' this summer, but don't forget there are only a few short days until August 1, when the Royal Palm Literary Contest
is closed to submissions! Word is, there have been a record number of entries.
Have you entered your work yet? Don't miss out on this important
opportunity to advance your writing career! Scroll down for information and clickable links for more about opportunities for FWA members.
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STATEWIDE NEWS
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Many frequently asked questions about the annual conference can be answered with information found on the website, but one thing you might be wondering is: Are guest agents and publishers open to receiving submissions at the conference? Absolutely! That's why they're here! They want to meet with our attendees during scheduled interview times to hear your query and your pitch!
In fact, Anne Petty writes: "On the Kitsune Books website "Submissions" page, there is a statement that submissions have been suspended until next year. This is for the general public and does NOT apply to attendees of the FWA conference. I'm hoping to discover some hidden "gems" at the conference and will happily read any manuscripts pitched to me that fit our profile."
 "Chart Your Course" at the 7th Annual Florida Writers Association Conference, November
14 - 16. Register now to meet one-to-one with agents, publishers, and
other mentors and learn in group workshops facilitated by publishing professionals with a wide range of experience and insider
knowledge to share. Details...
Promote your business and support literacy. Your tax-deductible donations of electronics, vacation packages, books, jewelry, or gift certificates will be auctioned off at the Annual Conference to benefit the Florida Writers Foundation. Contact Karen Lieb.
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CHAPTER EVENTS & NEWS
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 The River City Writers have no meeting in August due to local elections. Longwood is also in summer break.
Writing Group Leader Claudette Parmenter features biographies and fun facts about group members on the Lady Lake blog. What a clever way for members to get better acquainted.
JULY 26 is the date the Pasco/New Port Richey book fair, open to all Florida authors, will take place. Email for details if you want to take part.
JULY 26: The Ponte Vedra Chapter meeting offers a great opportunity to learn more about independent publishing with "Look Before You Leap! What You Don't Know Can Hurt You," a panel discussion by three authors who have successfully published their own books. 
AUGUST 2: FWA Regional Director and author Vic DiGenti will speak to the Asheville Chapter about "Great Beginnings, That All-Important First Page."
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FWA LEADERSHIP & VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
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Shannon Greenland, a teen fiction writer for Penguin Putnam, will lead FWA's Young Writers
program! Information is forthcoming in the fall issue of "The Florida
Writer". Want to help? E-mail Shannon.
Contact FWA President and Interim Group
Leader, Dan Griffith if you are interested in a leadership role in the Melbourne writing group. If you'd like to lead the St. Petersburg group, contact FWA Vice President and Interim Group Leader, Chrissy Jackson.
Election of Officers: Current
officers will stand for election this summer for 2009-2010,
but any FWA member are encouraged to become candidates. Contact Nominations Chair, Vic DiGenti, by e-mail or at P.O. Box 1587, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32004 for more information.
Annual Conference Volunteers. All "Dedicated Volunteer" slots are filled, but volunteers are needed for 4-hour slots as room monitors, interview monitors, bookstore help, lunch monitors, and more at the annual conference. Read on...
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