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March 2012 
                  


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HEADS UP!

'MY WHEELS' ANTHOLOGY. May 15 is the deadline to submit your entry for FWA's Collection #4 anthology. Read all about it,  download the guidelines here, and submit your entry to fwacollection@floridawriters.net. 

rj ellory  

LEARN SECRETS OF WRITING WITH R.J. ELLORY. Internationally renowned author R.J. Ellory is ready to share his secrets with you in a daylong seminar October 18, 2012, at the Orlando Marriott Lake Mary. The workshop is sponsored by the Florida Writers Foundation, Inc., a charitable organization in support of literacy. Details here. 

  

THE 2012 ROYAL PALM LITERARY AWARD COMPETITION  is open for submissions through June 15, 2012. The entry goes up on April 1, so don't delay. Download your entry package here.

IT'S IN THE MAIL. Due to production delays, the Florida Writer mailed later than expected, but it's in the mail. If you haven't received it already, expect it to arrive in your mailbox soon.

CONGRATULATIONS GO TO JANIE FULLER for demonstrating the value FWA provides by purchasing a lifetime membership!

THE PONTE VEDRA WRITERS OF FWA were featured in Shorelines, part of The Florida Times-Union. FWA's fame continues to grow. Read about this dynamic FWA  group led by Vic DiGenti.
CENTRAL FLORIDA MINI-CONFERENCE - APRIL 21


Featured Speaker: Tim Dorsey
When: Saturday April 21, 2012
Where: Altamonte Springs FL

 Two acquiring agents & ten great presenters
VOLUNTEER POWER

volunteer opportunitiesJUDGES ARE NEEDED to read and score entries for FWA Collection #4; My Wheels. To apply, contact Su Gerheim. Judges are also needed for RPLA. For more information, write to: RPLAjudges@floridawriters.net

VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR NEEDED. This is a key position in FWA. We would not be able to do all that we do as an organization without volunteers placed in jobs that match their skills. To learn more or apply, contact Chrissy Jackson.

YOUTH WRITERS PROGRAM LEADERSHIP TEAM NEEDS: YWP Chapter Leaders Recruiter, YWP Public Liaison, YWP Community Outreach Liaison. If you are interested in joining the leadership team, please contact Amber Garr.
 
YOUTH WRITERS GROUP LEADERS NEEDED with prior teaching, writing coach, instructor or youth group facilitation experience preferred. Must be passionate about helping writers support writers, possesses excellent people skills, knowledge of writing industry and computer proficiencies, including Outlook, Word. Published preferred. We need your skills! Please send a brief description of your vision for your group's makeup and activities and a bio of your writing, leadership, education and experience to Marisette Burgess.

THANKS TO SHARYN GERM for stepping up to the plate and taking on the responsibilities of Assistant Secretary. Sharon came to Florida by way of Ohio and Chicago and says  the Southern flora and fauna sparked a long-lost creativity in her. Her short story, A Mother's Day Conversation, was published in  FWA Collection #3, Let's Talk.
FWA KEEPS YOU INFORMED

THE FLORIDA WRITERS ASSOCIATION BLOG HAS RECEIVED MORE THAN 60,000 HITS!

Chris Hamilton, with the help of an occasional guest blogger, posts daily on the blog. Visit regularly, and you'll find a goldmine with original articles about the craft and business of writing, detailed guides explaining how to use tools of the writers trade, writing prompts, as well as detail about the our annual conference. Visit, bookmark it, and see for yourself why the Florida Writers Conference Blog is so popular!
IMPORTANT DATES
  • October 18 - FWF Celebrity Workshop with R.J. Ellory  
  • October 19-21 - 11th Annual Florida Writers Conference

 

March 31 - Last day for $30 RPLA entry fee

 

April 01 - RPLA fee rises to $40

April 01 - Registration opens for Florida Writers Conference

April 21 - Spring Mini-Conference, Altamonte Springs FL 

   

May 15 - FWA Collections submission deadline

May 31 - Last day for $40 RPLA entry fee

 

June 01 - RPLA fee rises to $60

June 15 - RPLA  competition closes

 

July 31 - Last day early-bird registration fee applies for annual conference

 

August 31 - Last day for early-bird registration fee for FWF Celebrity Workshop with R.J. Ellory

 

September 01 - Last day for registration refund for annual conference

September 21 - Last day regular registration fee for annual conference (hereinafter late fee applies)

 

October 09 - Last day for mail-in registration for annual conference (online and onsite registration still available)

October 18 - Registration for annual conference open from 8-9:30 PM for materials pickup only

October 18 - FWF Celebrity Workshope with R.J. Ellory 

October 19- 21 Onsite registration for annual conference