Greetings,
In this issue, we show you many avenues for learning and growing as a writer including a writing competition, a mini-conference, publishing and networking opportunities, and more -- all benefits of your FWA membership. Read on and enjoy!
|
STATE-WIDE NEWS
|
|
2008 ROYAL PALM LITERARY AWARDS WINNERS
YOU CAN BE IN THE PICTURE THIS YEAR!
March 1 through July 13, 2009 the Royal Palm Literary Awards committee is accepting submissions for the annual competition. Early submissions get a hefty break on the entry fee, so don't delay. Details...
FWA NEEDS YOU AND YOUR IDEAS
In
a few days you will receive an email invitation to participate in a
survey. Your opinions and advice will be appreciated. Survey results
will help FWA plan and better meet your needs. We can't wait to hear
from you!
FWA NEEDS YOU AND YOUR IDEAS, TAKE 2
What do you think FWA is doing well? What needs improvement? We've scheduled a full day session to plan future programs and services. We welcome your participation. Details...
 SHARPEN YOUR PENCILS
FWA Collection #1- From Our Family to Yours is the working title for one of FWA's newest projects--selected short stories [1500 words or less] written by FWA members, published by FWA, and marketed across the nation through national booksellers as well as on our own website. Learn how you can submit your story for consideration. Details...
FWA ANNUAL CONFERENCE - SAVE DATES!
Special Pre-Conference Class: Empowering Characters' Emotions by Margie Lawson, Sponsored by the Florida Writers Foundation October 22
Lighting Your Way: The 8th Annual Florida Writers Association Conference, Marriott Resort - Lake Mary, FL October 23 - 25
Karleen Tauszik has been named Registration Chairperson and Frank Ridge will be Volunteer Chairperson for the conference. Congratulations and thank you, Karleen and Frank!
220+ FWA MEMBERS MEET ONLINE in the FWA Network and use myriad features to connect with other writers and express their creativity. If you haven't visited the Network, register now...
FWA IS MAKING A LIST OF MEMBERS' PUBLICATIONS
Please send your name, book title, and publisher, or magazine/periodical, and date(s) of publication, to Kaye Coppersmith. Please include a link to the publisher's website and indicate whether the work is fiction or non-fiction.
|
WRITERS GROUP EVENTS & NEWS
|
|
Virtual Group Leader, Chris Hamilton is
taking the lead on introducing FWA to a variety of Internet
technologies so members can share, learn, and connect without leaving
the comfort of their homes. You can participate in the Virtual Critique
Group, listen to Chris interview publishing industry experts on
BlogTalk radio, and read his weekly Publishing News on the FWA Network.
April 19: Third Annual Do it Write! one-day writers' conference sponsored by the Pasco/New Port Richey group. This is an outstanding learning and networking opportunity. Details...
FWA membership is on a roll! For information about writers group meetings in your area, or to learn about what FWA members are doing in various locations around the state, click the links in the sidebar.
|
FLORIDA WRITERS FOUNDATION
|
|
 At last year's annual conference a silent auction raised more than $3000 to support literacy via our sister organization the Florida Writers Foundation (FWF). Donate goods or services and you can publicize your business while you support this important cause. What a deal! Details...
PROMOTE LITERACY - BE ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN FWF
We welcome your articipation in FWF's planning session. Details...
|
