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!
FWA eNews items to: Mary Ann
|
CONTACT INFO CHANGED?
MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL DUE?
Be sure to keep FWA Secretary Shara Rendell-Smock updated with your contact information and respond to your membership renewal notice
promptly. Don't risk missing out on the eNews, The Florida Writer, or
any benefits of FWA membership. |
|
|
Greetings!
 We hope you are enjoying a relaxing summer. Perhaps the thunder we hear in the afternoons is you writing up a storm.
We don't want to interrupt the fun, but there are a couple deadlines we want to be sure to remind you about before time runs out. Only a few short weeks remain before you'll incur a late fee to register for the FWA Annual Conference. Also, the Royal Palm Literary Contest is now closed to submissions. We've had a record number of entries, and we're sure you worked hard on yours. Remember, though: your FWA membership must be up-to-date through the end of the Conference in order for you to be eligible for a prize.
Don't miss out. Take action to register and renew now! As always, you can do this by mail, but we're very pleased to announce you can now register for the conference or renew your membership in our safe, secure online store.
We've got many more FWA goodies to share with you this month, so scroll down for information and clickable links.
|
FLORIDA WRITERS ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE
|
|
 7th Annual FWA Conference, November
14 - 16, 2008
The writer's journey is a challenging one with many twists, turns, and potential detours. Attend the FWA Annual Conference, and learn the best way to Chart Your Course from experienced writers and publishing professionals.
In addition to learning in workshop sessions scheduled throughout the weekend, by appointment you can have uninterrupted one-to-one time with agents, publishers, and other professionals when you can pitch your work, submit a query, discuss book marketing, and much more.
Check the website for details about workshops, one-to-one sessions, faculty bios, and more. Registrations are rolling in and one-to-one sessions book fast, so act soon. Details...
During the conference you can bid on fabulous merchandise and services or win a door prizes. Your bids and your tax-deductible donations of electronics, vacation packages, autographed books, jewelry, or gift certificates will support literacy and the Florida Writers Foundation. Details...
|
CHAPTER EVENTS & NEWS
|
|
NEW WRITERS GROUPS!
Michelle Welch will lead the Crawfordville Writers Group (near Tallahassee).
April Fitzgerald is leading the Gainesville group.
Welcome, thank you, and all good wishes to these two fine leaders!
 AUGUST 20 The Melbourne writers will critique members' current projects and work on their flash fiction workshop projects. Handouts provided. Bring 12 copies of your project.
AUGUST 23 The Pasco/New Port Richey group meeting features presenter is Linda Neckel White, a performing poet.
SEPTEMBER 9 The River City Writers welcome author Shannon Greenland who will share her expertise in writing and marketing books for Young Adult readers.
SEPTEMBER 12 The St. Augustine chapter hosts an all-day event offering sessions on fiction and non-fiction writing and getting published in conjunction with the Florida Heritage Book Festival weekend. For more information Contact Dianne Nell.
For information about writers group meetings in your area, click the links in the sidebar.
|
FWA LEADERSHIP & VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
|
|
 It pays to volunteer at the conference! Beside the good feeling you'll get from helping to make the conference a success, as a volunteer you'll enjoy these benefits:
- Friday night social for presenters & volunteers only
- Free 10-minute interview with selected agents, publishers, and presenters
Volunteer slots are still open. Contact Eliz Nielson now.
Work with Shannon Greenland, a teen fiction writer for Penguin Putnam, to organize FWA's Young Writers
program. 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.
|
|
|
|
|
