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Monthly Memos From the Georgia Writers Association.
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Greetings!
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In this month's web issue of The Georgia Authority, where we cover the monthly news and updates of the Georgia Writers Association, you will find information about the Red Clay Writers Conference, upcoming Writers Workshops, updates on the 51st Georgia Author of the Year Awards, and tidbits about other events around Georgia.
Thank you for reading!
Katie Marvel, Administrator |
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Red Clay Writers Conference
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Saturday, October 18, 2014 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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This year, the 5th annual Red Clay Writers Conference will be held in the Social Sciences Building at Kennesaw State University. Each of the eight, one-hour panels will focus on a different literary topic, ranging from Character Development to Self-Publishing. Click here for details on the speakers.
Go to the Red Clay website for more information and to register. |
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Picture This: The Making of an Historical Novel
The GWA is thrilled to announce Lynn Cullen as the keynote speaker for the upcoming Red Clay Writers Conference. Cullen's latest release, Mrs. Poe, is an editor's pick for the Historical Novels Review. Named a 2013 Best Read by NPR and a Best Book 2013 by Atlanta Magazine , the novel "examines the fall of Edgar Allen Poe through the eyes of poet Francis Osgood."
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 James B. Golden Workshop Saturday November 8, 2014 from 12:00 to 2:00 at the KSU Center, Room 300 James B. Golden, the NAACP Image Award winner and Salinas Poet Laureate, will host a workshop on Saturday, November 8, at the KSU Center. This stop on his tour features a reading from James' new book, Bull: The Journey of a Freedom Icon, which has received great attention since its release in April. |
From Writer to Author: How to Get Published in 2015
Saturday, December 13, 2014 from 12:00 to 2:00 at the Decatur Public Library
Victoria Wilcox, winner of the 2014 Georgia Author of the Year for First Novel, is the speaker of the GWA's annual Holiday Party in December. This workshop details the steps to selecting an agent, creating a successful agent submission, and managing the business of publication. This event is free! (But please register so we know how many cookies to make!)
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2015 Georgia Author of the Year Awards
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 NominationsBooks published in 2014 are eligible to nominate. Nominations will be open from November 1, 2014, to January 31, 2015.
New Categories
New fiction categories include: Detective/Mystery, Graphic Novel, Humor, Romance, Sci-fi/Fantasy, and Supernatural/Paranormal. Animal Book has also been added to the nonfiction categories. Descriptions of all the available categories can be found in the guidelines.
Guidelines
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Interested in Becoming a Member of the GWA?
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Benefits: Free Workshops, Discount to Red Clay, Access to Valuable Online Resources, and More!
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Memberships are $30.00 for 12 months and include:
- FREE workshop admission
- Access to Professional Directory
- Post Your Questions to Literary Professionals and Experienced Authors
- Read and Comment on Monthly Columns
- Access to The Georgia Authority and article archives
- Discount to Red Clay Writers Conference and other major events
Learn More |
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Authors Event
On Thursday, October 9, at 6:30 PM, FoxTale Book Shoppe welcomes Erika Marks, Kim Boykin & Barbara Davis, authors of women's fiction. Click here for more Events at FoxTale.
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B.J. Novak
On October 7, 2014, the Georgia Center for the Book welcomes the hilarious and talented B.J. Novak to the Decatur Library Auditorium. Click here for more information.
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Tribute to Seamus Heaney
On October 2, Emory's Robert W. Woodruff Library presents an evening dedicated to the work of Seamus Heaney at the Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts. Click here to purchase your ticket.
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