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Greetings!
We have so much to share with you, we can't fit it all in here. Be sure to click the links sprinkled throughout eNews for more information. Also, in addition to eNews, there are many ways FWA keeps you informed. Subscribe to our Twitter or Facebook feeds in the sidebar or check in on FWA's blog. VP Chris Hamilton does an outstanding job of updating these venues daily with news and tips about the Florida Writers Conference, publishing trends, book marketing, writing, and the writing life. And don't forget to visit the FWA Network where content is user-generated and you share news and trade ideas with fellow members. FWA continues to provide the information you need and want to support your writing career. Grab it! |
9th ANNUAL FLORIDA WRITERS CONFERENCE
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| Orlando Marriott, Lake Mary FL  | The three-day
Florida Writers Conference offers attendees many opportunities to hone their writing skills,
make professional contacts, and learn new ways to get their work published.
In
addition to 24 workshops, attendees can take advantage of networking
sessions, professional exhibits, a bookstore, and one-to-one pitch or mentoring sessions with publishing industry professionals.
Register early for the best price.
Click here for Conference details...
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DON'T MISS THESE IMPORTANT DATES!
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| July 16: LAST DAY TO SUBMIT TO 2010 RPLA
Don't miss this opportunity to seek recognition for your writing and receive valuable feedback. Click the link for detailed Royal Palm Literary Awards Competition submission requirements.
July 31: LAST DAY TO SAVE $ WITH EARLY REGISTRATION
Click the link for information about the 9th Annual Florida Writers Conference. Mail the registration form or register online before July 31 to receive an early-bird discount.
August 6-8: 2010 UNF WRITERS CONFERENCE
Held
at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville in partnerships with
FWA. Click the link to learn about about workshops, critique sessions, and the "Book & Film Deal
Connection" -- a unique
opportunity for conference attendees to be included in a
"pitch book." FWA's own Vic DiGenti, Julie Compton, Ronnie Hart, Darrell House, and Mary Ann de Stefano are among the presenters.
August 21: LAST DAY FOR AUTHOR REGISTRATION
Click the link to learn how you can participate in the First Annual Tri-County Bookfair taking place on Saturday, September 25,
2010 in
Oxford, Florida. Benefits Florida Writers Foundation. |
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
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| Practice your
skills. Network with writers and publishing industry professionals.
Volunteer!
Volunteer energy fuels the Florida Writers Association. Everything you enjoy about FWA happens because volunteers make it happen. And everything you wish FWA would do needs volunteers to make it a reality.  Help your FWA continue to be all you want it to be. Click Chrissy's link for more information about these volunteer positions: Chrissy Jackson is taking applications for these positions: 2011 RPLA Competition Chair, Online Bookstore Manager, and Director of next year's -- the 10th Annual -- Florida Writers Conference. Chrissy is also looking for volunteers to help manage the Do It! Write Writer's Conference in New Port Richey. |
WRITERS GROUP NEWS
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| Virginia Nygard, published in FWA's Collection #1 - From Our Family to Yours and D�j� vu Dream, is stepping up to lead our Writers Group in Port St. Lucie. Melanie Young is moving Washington state. We wish Melanie and Virginia the best in their new ventures.
Captain Jack Foard, who has done a super job with our Naples Writing Group has taken his boat to sea for a little fun and adventure. Thanks, Jack, for everything you're put in motion!
And thanks to Jason Calabrese, who is working on an anthology and a novel, for stepping in to take on the leadership role.
Let's welcome Leona Bodie, the award-winning author of a suspense novel and several illustrated
children's books, as a Writers Group Leader of the critique group, Palm City Word Weavers.
The Gainesville Writers Group has a new website.
Ronnie Hart, Writers Group Leader of Volusia County for nearly five years, has started the new Palm Coast Writers Group to be co-led by Jeff Swesky and Mike King. With this new addition, Ronnie is elevated to Regional Director and joins FWA Board of Directors.
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WITH FOND APPRECIATION FOR SHARA SMOCK
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 As Secretary and member of the Executive Committee for over five years, Shara Smock has been not only an integral part of FWA's growth, but she has documented it in great detail through our much appreciated and well-used membership list which she publishes weekly. Shara truly has been a rock for FWA leaders and members.
As Shara resigns from her position effective July 31, 2010 and pursues her writing career, she will continue to volunteer for FWA, and she's again helping Florida Writers Foundation with the Silent Auction at the conference. She is a valued leader, and we're grateful to have her continued involvement.
Elaine Senecal will become FWA's Secretary effective August 1, 2010. During the month of July, she will work with Shara, learning the duties and understanding our complex spreadsheet for tracking memberships. Thank you, Elaine!
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