MEETING REMINDERS
Fri, Jan 28
Florida Writers Foundation Board of Directors, 7 PM
Sat, Jan 29
Florida Writers Association Board of Directors, 8 AM
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2011 Conference Committee, 11 AM to 4:30 PM
Location:
Orlando Marriott, Lake Mary
Questions?
Contact Chrissy Jackson |
And by the way, everything in life is writable about if you have the outgoing guts to do it, and the imagination to improvise. The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt. ~Sylvia Plath
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Greetings!
 Wishing you progress towards your writing dreams this year!
With learning and networking opportunities and the support of Writers Helping Writers, the Florida Writers Association will help you on your way.
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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
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|  FWA is moving forward at a record pace. More members than ever before. More writers' groups. More benefits. And now it's time for members to get involved by submitting nominations for the office of Vice President and Secretary. This is your chance to influence the future of FWA and help us grow strategically.
FWA's current VP, Chris Hamilton, has served us well, but his term expired at the end of 2010. We're looking for a strong leader to assist President Chrissy Jackson in the management of our organization. If you or someone you know has the interest and the determination to keep us on course as an organization of Writers Helping Writers, please submit your nomination to either Vic DiGenti or Ronnie Hart.
Shara Smock has served as Secretary for several years and has now stepped down. Elaine Senecal is filling her 2011 term and will run for a full 2-year term next year. But if there are any other nominations, please forward them to either Vic or Ronnie.
Click here to download job descriptions. Don't let this opportunity to help lead FWA pass you by. |
JANUARY 15 - JIM SWAIN EBOOKS WORKSHOP
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|  Bestselling author Jim Swain released four original eBook novels in October 2010, all of which now sit on Amazon's bestseller eBook list. The success of those eBooks led him to speak to writers' groups about publishing in digital format.
This is the brave new world of publishing, and the response to it has been phenomenal. At the recent St. Petersburg Times Festival of Reading, over one hundred fifty aspiring writers attended his panel discussion wanting to know how to publish an eBook. FWA is privileged to be able to offer Jim's workshop to you.
Saturday, January 15, 2011, 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM, Tampa, Florida $99.00 FWA members, $124.00 non-members. Seating is limited. Register early to assure yourself a spot. Click for more details and registration info.
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NEWS & OPPORTUNITIES
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|  "An emotional and timeless read that touches your heart and soul, you'll find yourself laughing and crying along with the authors as you share their special words. Florida Writers Association, a preeminent organization for writers, presents over sixty exceptional stories in their second short story collection. This unique compilation of the most talented authors, many previously published, brings to life with drama and vivid imagination a "slice of life." "Maybe it's in the water or the key lime pie, but Florida has long been blessed with a wealth of writing talent. And 'Slices' is a wonderful continuation of the tradition." ~ Tim Dorsey, New York Times Best Selling Author
PURCHASE SLICES OF LIFE, FWA's Collection #2, and select from more than 100 books by FWA members in the Florida Writers Association bookstore.
FWA's COLLECTION #3 IS TITLED "LETS TALK." The Person of Renown is W. Bruce Cameron. Submission requirements will appear on FWA's website soon.
THE NEW PORT RICHEY MINI-CONFERENCE we've come to love and expect cannot take place without volunteers. Contact Chrissy Jackson and help make this event happen!
 SAVE THE DATE. Our 10th Annual Florida Writers Conference is bound to be a special one you don't want to miss. Mark the dates down on your calendar now! October 21 - 23, 2011. We experienced the highest attendance at conference ever with 422. The space maxes out at 550, so sign up as soon as registration opens!
EDITING SERVICE. Click here to download information about FWA's affordable editing service for members only.
YOU CAN REACH 400+ (and growing) of our most active members with your marketing message by advertising in the FWA Network. Your ad will appear prominently on the front page of the site--and every page on the site members visit! Click here to download ad rates and specs.
ADVERTISE IN THE FLORIDA WRITER or submit an article for publication. Click here to download the editorial calendar and ad rates & specs.
WELCOME JILL YAMNITZ as FWA's new Treasurer, and thanks to Anne Linne' for all your dedicated service in that role.
ROYAL PALM LITERARY AWARDS COMPETITION WINNERS are listed here. Guidelines for the 2011 competition will be posted soon.
CONNECT WITH FWA MEMBERS ONLINE in the FWA Network. Post your events, participate in book marketing discussions, meet writers working in your genre, and much more. Click here to join the FWA Network.
ATTENTION Writers Group Leaders! Is your group information the main website up to date? If not please contact the Webmaster with an update.
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