Greetings!
 Your fellow Florida Writers Association members -- volunteers all -- have been busy as proverbial bees. Scroll on down and see for yourself how the FWA hive is buzzing with opportunities to learn, network,and showcase your writing.
Tell your friends about the Florida Writers Association.
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 Go for the Gold!
Orlando Marriott
Lake Mary, Florida
Pre-conference Seminars
Florida Writers Foundation Fundraiser Day
Save the dates! More info soon!
See 2009 Conference Photos
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FWA = Opportunities to Showcase Your Writing
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ROYAL PALM LITERARY AWARDS
You could be a winner. The RPLA is unique among writing competitions. We don't know of another competition that guarantees that at least three judges will read and thoroughly comment on entries. Starting March 1 we'll be accepting entries to the 2010 competition. Submission requirements can be found here.
NEWS ABOUT F WA COLLECTIONS
You could be published in FWA Collection #2 - Slices of Life. Submissions are now being accepted. Obtain submission guidelines here. FWA Collection #1; From Our Family to Yours is available for purchase online in the FWA Bookstore or on Amazon. DO YOU HAVE A STORY ABOUT FWA?
Sunny Fader is writing FWA's history. Contact her with your
memories of FWA's growth, or to share a story of how FWA membership
helped you grow in your writing.
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FWA = Opportunities to Learn & Network
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REGISTER BEFORE 3/20 FOR AN EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT
 The 4th Annual Do It! Write writer's conference in New Port Richey is an outstanding one-day conference you're not going to want to miss. Learn what an acquisition editor looks for; book marketing strategies; about writing mysteries and scripts; and much, much more! Read on for details...
FWA ST. PETERSBURG'S MYSTERY IN A MONTH
If writing mysteries is your passion, or if you would like
to try your hand at this genre, this unique workshop
presents you with the perfect opportunity in a setting that is bound to stir
your mystery muses -- an English tea room! Read on for details...
380+ WRITERS MEET & MINGLE ONLINE IN THE FWA NETWORK Discussion groups include: Book Marketing, Blogging, Christian Writers, Mystery Writers, and many more. If you haven't joined, or haven't visited lately, we'd love to see you there.
Attend a local chapter meeting for more learning and networking opportunities. Locations and links to details in the sidebar.
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FWA = Opportunities to Use Your Talents
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Jackie Fullerton has been named Assistant Vice President in charge of Volunteer Recruitment and Development.
Marilyn Donnellan was our first volunteer to hold that position, and will continue to update our Leaders' Operations Manual, as well as provide consulting services to the board.
Melanie Young has been named Leader for the Treasure Coast Writers Group. The chapter meets the first Wednesday of every month, 7 to 9 PM starting March 3 at the Barnes & Noble, 3001 NW Federal Hwy, Jensen Beach 34957.
Vicki Taylor stepped down as Tampa Writers Group Leader due to health reasons. Vicki is one of the founding members of FWA and holds a special place in many hearts across our organization. We send Vicki heartfelt wishes and prayers for her return to good health. Kaye Coppersmith has been appointed the Tampa chapter's leader.
Vicki Morgan has volunteered as Coordinator for FWA Collection #2 - Slices of Life.
Thank
you, applause, and great appreciation to Jackie, Kaye, Marilyn,
Melanie, and our two Vickis. for volunteering your time and talent to make FWA
great. And many thanks to all the many volunteers (listed in the
sidebar) who are serving on this year's annual conference committee.
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