LEARNING & NETWORKING OPPORTUNTIES
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ON APRIL 20, FWA'S SPRING MINI-CONFERENCE in Altamonte Springs (near Orlando) will feature Adrian Fogelin as the keynoter, Vic DiGenti presenting an all-day workshop on crime-writing, and workshops on mystery, poetry, and memoir writing and much more. Book your agent pitch session before March 1 for the best price. Details here...
SAVE THE DATES
- October 17: Mary Burton, mega-bestelling author of romantic suspense novels will present a day-long seminar. Fundraiser for the Florida Writers Foundation
- October 18 - 20: The Greatest Writers Conference on Earth, the 12th Annual Florida Writers Conference. Edna Buchanan is the keynote speaker.
Both events will take place at the Orlando Marriott Lake Mary. As they become available, details will be posted here...
DISPLAY AND SELL YOUR BOOK in the Conference Bookstore. Download the details...
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OPPORTUNITIES FOR RECOGNITION
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THE 2013 ROYAL PALM LITERARY AWARDS competition opens for submissions February 15 until June 15. The RPLA will judge in some 37 categories, and this year we've added a separate Youth Writers component. Details here...
THE FWA COLLECTION #5 - IT'S A CRIME is open for submissions. "Crime" is the theme of this free short story contest, and the 2013 Collection Person of Renown is Pulitzer Prize winning author Edna Buchanan. FWA is offering editing for entries for a total cost of $29, guaranteed to be done in time for submission to the contest. Information about this service and submissions to the Collection can be found here...
KAYE COPPERSMITH AWARD. FWA's Board of Directors is now accepting nominations for the second annual Kaye Coppersmith Award. Details here...
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YOUTH WRITERS
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AMBER GARR REPORTS: Last year, the FWA Youth Writers Program (YWP) began moving forward with leaps and bounds. After establishing the leadership team under the guidance of Leona Bodie, a plan was made, goals were set, and a mission was developed. I am proud to report that our youth membership has grown in the last several months and we intend to keep this trend going in 2013! Read more...
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CHEERS FOR VOLUNTEERS
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KLAUS GANSEL, a long-time member and friend of the
St Petersburg FWA, is in the hospital with lung issues, and we send him our hope and prayers for a speedy recovery. Cards to his home are welcome.
VOLUNTEER WITHOUT LEAVING HOME. Interested in helping out with the monthly eNews (this publication you're reading) or the FWA Network, our online community? Both of these resources offer the volunteer great opportunities to learn more about FWA and come in regular contact with other members. You don't have to be a total techie to help out, but you should be very comfortable with technology. Contact Mary Ann de Stefano to apply.
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