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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 upcoming writers workshops, updates on the 51st Georgia Author of the Year Awards, and tidbits about contests and literary events around Georgia. IMPORTANT NOTE: We are experiencing technical difficulties with our websites. Please be patient with us as we resolve the issues.
Thank you for reading!
Katie Marvel, Administrator |
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2015 Georgia Author of the Year Awards 
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 NominationsBooks published in 2014 are eligible for the 51st Georgia Author of the Year Awards. Due to technical difficulties with the website, nominations will be postponed to limit form malfunctions. If you are on the "News About GAYA" mailing list, you will receive a special email when nominations reopen. If you are not on this list and would like to join, click the "Update Profile/Email Address" link at the bottom of this email.
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
Go to www.authoroftheyear.org for more information. (We are currently having technical difficulties with the sites. Please be patient with us as we resolve these issues. Thank you!)
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| Upcoming Workshops |
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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Become a GWA Member
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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 these awesome benefits:
- FREE workshop admission
- Access to the 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
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Events Around Georgia
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Leslie M. Harris and Diana Ramey Barry
On November 6, 2014, the Georgia Center for the Book welcomes Leslie M. Harris and Diana Ramey Barry at the Decatur Public Library. Click here for more information.
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Contests for Writers
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 30 Below Contest
Deadline: November 15, 2014
Entry Fee: $22.00
A prize of $1,500 and publication in Narrative is given annually for a poem, a short story, an essay, or an excerpt from a work of fiction or creative nonfiction by a writer under the age of 30. More Information
Rousseau Prize for Literature
Deadline: November 15, 2014
Entry Fee: $30.00
A prize of $1,000 and publication by National Poetry Review Press, in collaboraiton with Dream Horse Press, is given annually for a collection of poetry or flash fiction. Profits from entry fees are donated to a different animal-welfare organization each year. J. P. Dancing Bear and C. J. Sage will judge. Submit a manuscript of 35 to 100 pages with a $30 entry fee ($32 for electronic submissions) by November 15. Visit the website for complete guidelines.
Writer's Digest Short Short Story Competition Deadline: November 17, 2014 Entry Fee: $20.00 A prize of $3,000, publication in Writer's Digest, and an all-expenses-paid trip to the 2015 Writer's Digest Conference in New York City is given annually for a short short story. A second-place prize of $1,500 and publication is also awarded. Submit a story of up to 1,500 words with a $20 entry fee by November 17, or with a $25 entry fee by December 15. Send an SASE, e-mail, or visit the website for the required entry form and complete guidelines. Writer's Digest, Short Short Story Competition, 10151 Carver Road, Suite 200, Blue Ash, OH 45242
Tupelo Quarterly Prose Contest
Deadline: November 26, 2014 Entry Fee: $20.00 A prize of $1,000 and publication in Tupelo Quarterly is given annually for a work of fiction or creative nonfiction. Using the online submission system, submit up to 15 pages of prose with a $20 entry fee by November 26. All entries are considered for publication. Visit the website for complete guidelines. Tupelo Press, Tupelo Quarterly Prose Contest, P.O. Box 1767, North Adams, MA 01247. Jeffrey Levine, Publisher. |
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Special Thanks to our Red Clay Sponsors
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BookLogix Publishing Services
BookLogix is a full-service, professional publishing house that provides support and services to authors. Our in-house team provides customized publishing and marketing campaigns with one-on-one personal service. Learn more.
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Atlanta Review
Atlanta Review is entering its third decade as one of the world's most successful international poetry journals. Its founder and editor is Dan Veach, recipient of the GWA's Author of the Year Award in Poetry (2014) and Lifetime Achievement Award (2008). Learn more.
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FoxTale Book Shoppe
FoxTale Book Shoppe, named the Best Bookstore in Atlanta 2013 by Atlanta Magazine, is located in historic downtown Woodstock, GA! Its eclectic mix of books includes signed first editions, hardcovers, paperbacks, new and used books in all genres. Learn more.
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