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Chapter Events
Chapter Sponsored Conferences and Events
Local RWA chapters offer a number of conferences, contests, and workshops. Listed below are the chapter contests and conferences scheduled for the coming months.
Please submit all contest, conference, and workshop announcements to chapterevents@rwanational.org.
Deadline and format instructions are provided at the end of the column below. Please also send notification of broken or incorrect links to chapterevents@rwanational.org. Thank you!
Updated 7/3/2009
* Open to Published Authors
** Open to Published and Unpublished Authors
Contests
Conferences
Online Workshops
Contests
August Contests
**Dawn Thompson Memorial Haunted Hearts Contest
Sponsor: RWA Gothic Romance Writers
Fee: $15 for Goth Rom Members; $25 for Non-Goth Rom entrants
Postmarked Deadline: August 1, 2009; E-Mail Receipt: Midnight, August 1, 2009
Eligibility: Not published in last 5 years by an RWA-approved publisher; not contracted by deadline.
Entry: First chapter (25 pages max), synopsis (one page max); must include Gothic elements. Categories: Historical Gothic and Contemporary Gothic. Final judges: TBA. Top Prize: Certificate. FMI, http://gothrom.net/contest.html or Lise Horton, lhorton@fkks.com.
**The Golden Rose: New Contest! Seeking the New Face of Publishing
Sponsor: Rose City Romance Writers of Portland, OR
Fee: $30–35
Open for submissions: June 1st, 2009
Deadline: August 1, 2009
Eligibility: Any RWA member who has not been published in novel length by an RWA-recognized publisher in the last three years. An entrant must not have accepted a publisher's offer as of the August 1, 2009, deadline. All entries should be part of a completed manuscript. Finalists have often received requests for the full manuscript from editors. Entry: Up to the first 50 pages. No synopsis. Electronic entries only. Categories: Contemporary Series Long, Contemporary Series Short, Contemporary Single Title, Historical, Novel with Strong Romantic Elements, Paranormal, Romantic Suspense, YA. Judges: Three experienced judges per entry. Detailed score sheet will be provided. A third judge will be brought in if point discrepancy too wide. Final Judges: Novel with Strong Romantic Elements, Amberly Finarelli, Literary Agent, Andrea Hurst Literary Management; Paranormal/Futuristic, Alissa Davis, Dorchester; Romantic Suspense, Leis Pederson, Assistant Editor, Berkley Publishing Group; all others TBA. Top Prize: Gold-Plated American Rose. FMI, www.rosecityromancewriters.com.
**Write Hook Query Letter Contest
Sponsor: Pocono Lehigh Romance Writers
Fee: $15
Deadline: August 1, 2009
Eligibility: Open to anyone not published by RWA recognized publishers in novel-length romance fiction in the past three years.
Entry: E-mail your best industry-standard query letter with an awesome hook. The letter should be based on a completed manuscript. Judges: PRO or published authors. Top Prize: Reading of complete manuscript by Allison Brandeau, editor, Berkley. FMI, www.plrw.org or plrwcontest@gmail.com.
**2009 Golden Pen
Sponsor: The Golden Network
Fee: $30
Receipt Deadline: August 15, 2009
Eligibility: Not published or contracted by August 15, 2009, or published authors not published or contracted in past five years.
Entry: Electronic entry only. Opening of manuscript plus synopsis, total not more than 55 pages. Categories: Short Contemporary, Single Title, Historical, Romantic Suspense, Paranormal, Inspirational, Young Adult, Mainstream with Romantic Elements. Judges: Published authors, Golden Heart finalists, PROs. Final judges: Acquiring editors. Series Contemporary, Susan Litman, Harlequin; Single Title, Jennifer Enderlin, St. Martin’s Press; Historical, Allison Brandau, Berkley; Paranormal, Kerry Donovan, NAL; Romantic Suspense, Megan McKeever, Pocket; Inspirational, Melissa Endlich, Steeple Hill; Young Adult, Regina Griffin, Egmont USA; Novel w/ Strong Romantic Elements, Valerie Gray, Mira. Top Prize: $30, engraved gold pen. FMI, http://www.thegoldennetwork.com/goldenpen.html or coordinator Amy Atwell, http://GoldenPenInfo@thegoldennetwork.com.
2009 Heart to Heart
Sponsor: San Francisco Area RWA
Fee: $15
Deadline: Midnight on August 15, 2009
Eligibility: Unpublished
Entry: All electronic. 15 consecutive pages where hero and heroine meet w/an optional set-up page (not judged). Categories and Judges: First round published, PRO. Final round, one agent, one print editor, and one e-pub editor for each category, as follows: Historical: Agent–Barbara Poelle, Irene Goodman Literary Agency; Print Editor–Deb Werksman, Sourcebooks; ePub Editor–Patricia Tanner, Wild Rose Press. Erotica: Agent–Roberta Brown, Brown Literary Agency; Print Editor–Susan Swinwood, Harlequin Spice; ePub Editor–Theresa Stevens, Red Sage. Contemporary: Agent–Elaine English, Elaine P. English, PLLC; Print Editor–Shauna Summers, Bantam-Dell; ePub Editor–Bethany Morgan, Samhain Publishing; Paranormal: Agent–Laura Bradford, Bradford Literary Agency; Print Editor–Esi Sogah, Avon Books; ePub Editor–Raelene Gorlinsky, Cerridwen Press. Top Prize: Certificate. FMI, www.sfarwa.com.
Where the Magic Begins
Sponsor: Romance Writers Ink
Fee: $25–27
E-Receipt Deadline: August 15, 2009
Eligibility: See website.
Entry: Electronic entry only. First 25 pages of MS + 1-page, unjudged synopsis. Categories: Historical, Light Paranormal, Dark Paranormal, Romantic Suspense, Sensual Contemporary, Sweet Contemporary, Erotic, Single Title. Judges: Editors. Final Judges: TBA. FMI, http://rwimagiccontests.wordpress.com.
*Laurel Wreath Award for Excellence: Published
Sponsor: Volusia County Romance Writers Chapter
Fee: $20
Deadline: August 31, 2009
Entry: Romance novels published in 2008. E-books eligible in hard copy. Categories: Paranormal/Time travel/Fantasy/Futuristic, Romantic Elements, Short Contemporary (50,000-70,000 words), Long Contemporary (over 70,000 words), Romantic Suspense, Historical/Regency. Top Prize: Laurel Wreath Award pendant, certificate. FMI, contact Laura Kirkland, 175 Lone Tree Trail, DeLand, FL 32724-1315, 386-785-0839, laura_lita1@yahoo.com, or http://www.vcrw.net.
September Contests
The 19th Annual Hold Me, Thrill Me! Contest
Sponsor: Southwest Florida Romance Writers
Fee: $25.00
Deadline: NEW DEADLINE! Entry must be postmarked by September 1, 2009
Eligibility: Open to unpublished in book-length RWA members only. Limited to the first 100 entries.
Entry: First 20 pages and optional, one-page synopsis (not judged). Categories: Entries must contain a romantic element and may be long/short contemporary, suspense, mystery, historical, western, regency, medieval, paranormal, fantasy, or YA. Final Judge: Scott Eagan, Greyhaus Literary Agency. Prizes: 1st place, $100; 2nd place, $50; 3rd place, $25. FMI, www.swfrw.org or send email to contest@swfrw.org.
**East Valley Authors Third Annual Query Contest
Sponsor: East Valley Authors
Fee: $5 per entry
Contest Opens: August 1, 2009
Deadline: September 1, 2009
Eligibility: Contest is open to any writer.
Entry: A one- to two-page query letter. Open to all genres of fiction. Final Judges: Kevan Anne Lyon and Jill Marsal of Sandra Dijkstra Agency. Prize: $50 gift certificate to Amazon. FMI, www.eastvalleyauthors.com.
Finally a Bride Contest
Oklahoma Romance Writers of America
Fee: $25.00
Deadline: September 1, 2009
Eligibility: Participation is open to all unpublished authors of novel-length romance fiction. All work must be the author’s original work, and cannot be contracted for publication prior to the entry deadline. Each manuscript must have finaled, but not won in a previous RWA or RWA chapter-sponsored contest. (Manuscripts that placed in the Top Quarter of the Golden Heart are also eligible.) Entry: The first 30 pages of your MS—Final Round requires a synopsis, unjudged. Categories: Historical/Regency; Inspirational/Traditional; Paranormal/Futuristic/Time Travel; Romantic Suspense; Mainstream with Romantic Elements; Series Contemporary; ALL NEW: Young Adult. Judges: Published, PRO, or trained first-round judges. Final Judges: Historical/Regency: Deb Werksman, Sourcebooks, AND Chris Keeslar, Dorchester. Inspirational/Traditional: Melissa Endlich, Steeple Hill, and TBA. Mainstream with Romantic Elements: Keyren Gerlach, HQN, AND Megan McKeever, Pocket Books. Paranormal/Time-Travel/Futuristic/Fantasy: Margo Lipschultz, HQN, AND Leah Hultenschmidt, Dorchester. Romantic Suspense: Alex Logan, Grand Central Publishing, AND Charles Griemsman, Silhouette. Series Contemporary: Patience Smith, Silhouette, AND Wanda Ottewell, Harlequin. Young Adult: Anne Bensson, St. Martin's, and TBA. Top Prize: Engraved Cake Knife to be used to cut the cake when author gets The Call. FMI, OKRWA.com or email OKRWAbride@aol.com.
Hot Prospect Contest
Sponsor: Valley of the Sun RW
Fee $25–35
Deadline: September 1, 2009 (postmarked and electronic entries)
Entry: First 25 pages plus synopsis (not to exceed 30 pages total). Final judges: Editors/agents. FMI, nlandrews@prodigy.net or www.valleyofthesunrw.com.
Launching A Star
Sponsor: SpacecoasT Authors of Romance (Florida STAR)
Fee: $25 STAR members, $30 all others
Deadline: U.S. entries postmarked by Sept. 5; international entries emailed by Sept. 5
Eligibility: Unpublished and/or Not PAN Eligible
Entry: First 25 pages of manuscript, no synopsis. Categories and Final Judges: Single Title, Editor Selina McLenmore, Grand Central/Agent Becca Stumpf, Prospect Agency; Single Title Romantic Suspense Editor Sara Goodman, St. Martin’s/Agent Kim Whalen, Trident Media; Inspirational, Editor Natalie Hanemann, Thomas Nelson/Agent Rachelle Gardner, WordServe Agency; Historical, Editor Talia Platz, NAL/Agent Elizabeth Pomada, Larsen-Pomada Agency; General Paranormal, Editor Heather Osborne, TOR/Agent Laurie McLean, Larsen-Pomada Agency; Fantasy/Futuristic, Editor Meredith Giordan, Berkley/Jove/Agent Deidre Knight, The Knight Agency; Series Contemporary, Editor Susan Litman, Harlequin Special Edition/Agent Michelle Grajkowski, 3 Seas Agency; Young Adult, Editor Kristen Daly, HarperCollins/Agent Elaine Spencer, The Knight Agency; Romantic Novellas, Editor Angela James, Samhain/Agent Roberta Brown, Brown Literary Agency. Judges: 2, one published and one unpublished. Final Judges: 2, one editor and one agent for each category. Top Prize: Star named in honor of winner; Engraved paperweights for all First Place in category. FMI, www.authorsofromance.com.
2009 Fiction from the Heartland Contest
Sponsor: Mid-America Romance Authors (MARA)
Fee: $30
Deadline: September 11, 2009
Eligibility: Unpublished
Entry: Prologue/First Chapter/Synopsis (35 pages max.). Categories: Contemporary, Historical, Romantic Suspense, Paranormal, Inspirational, Young Adult, Erotic Romance. Judges: Editors and Agents. Top Prize: $50.00/Plaque/Certificate. FMI, visit our website: www.mararwa.com.
Gateway to the Best 2009
Sponsor: Missouri Chapter of RWA
Fee: $20–30 first entry, all additional entries half-price, PayPal accepted
Receipt Deadline: September 11, 2009
Eligibility: Unpublished. Entry: Electronic entry only. Enter up to first 25 pages. Judges: experienced, published. Categories/Final Judges: Contemporary Single Title, Allison Brandau, Berkley; Contemporary Series, Laura Barth, Harlequin; Historical, TBA; Paranormal/TT/F&F, Latoya Smith, Grand Central; Suspense, Margo Lipschultz, HQN. Best of the Best Prize: $100, reading of complete winning manuscript by published author, certificate, announcements in RWR and on MORWA website. First Place Prizes: Certificate, charm, email newsletter, and announcement in RWR and on MORWA website. FMI, go to www.morwa.org.
**Southern Heat
Sponsor: RWA East Texas Chapter
Fee: ETC Members $20, RWA Members $25, Non-RWA $30
Deadline: September 15, 2009
Eligibility: Unpublished or uncontracted in category entered.
Entry: New this year—electronic entry only. First 10 pages and 5-pg max synopsis. Judges: Two published authors per entry! Categories and Final Judges: Editor and Agent for each category when possible. YA, Sarah Shumway, Senior Editor, HarperCollins/Jennifer Schober, Spencerhill Assoc.; Paranormal, Leah Hultenschmidt, Editor, Dorchester/Laurie McLean of Larsen-Pomada Agency; Series, Wanda Ottewell, Senior Editor, Harlequin Superromance/Melissa Jeglinski, The Knight Agencyl; Single Title, Tina Wexler of ICM; Suspense, Firebrand Literary Agency; Historical, Susannah Taylor, Richard Henshaw Group; Inspirational, TBD (Please check the website!). FMI, www.easttexasrwa.com.
October Contests
11th Annual MERWA Synopsis Contest
Sponsor: Maine Chapter RWA
Fee: $20.00 (by check, money order, or PayPal)
Receipt Deadline: Oct. 1, 2009
Eligibility: Unpublished
Entry: Electronic entries! Synopsis of no more than 10 pages. Romance Categories: Contemporary, Historical, Paranormal, Strong Romance Elements (women’s fiction, suspense, YA, chicklit, etc.). Judges: published, PRO, trained. Final judge: Chris Kesslar, Dorchester Publishing. Prizes: certificates to finalists and overall winner. FMI, http://mainerwa.com or email co-coordinator at merwacontest@gmail.com.
Kathryn Hayes Love & Laughter Contest
Sponsor: RWA/NYC, Inc.
Fee: RWA Members, $25; Non-RWA Members: $30
Postmark Deadline: October 1, 2009
Email Deadline: Midnight, October 1, 2009
Eligibility: Contest is open to those neither published nor contracted to publish in novella or novel-length fiction as of October 1, 2009.
Entry: A scene from anywhere in your novel*, between the hero and heroine, illustrating humor and love/romance (15 pages max.); story/background summary (two pages max., not judged). Judges: Published. Final Judge: TBA. Prize: $75.
*Our contest does not have categories, but is open to entries from any genre of romance, and in either category or single-title lengths. Just be sure that your scene fits the general contest category—love & laughter! FMI, Chairperson Lise Horton, Lhorton@fkks.com, or wicked4luv@yahoo.com, or visit RWA/NYC’s website at www.rwanyc.com.
**Unpublished Beacon
Sponsor: First Coast Romance Writers
Fee: $25–30
Deadline: October 1, 2009
Eligibility: Open to all RWA members in good standing, not contracted/published with any publisher in book length fiction (50K & over) in last 3 years.
Entry: First 30 pages, optional synopsis (synopsis will not be judged). Categories: Historical/Regency, Long Contemporary/Single Title Contemporary (over 70,000 words); Contemporary Series (all except Suspense and Adventure); Romantic Suspense/Contemporary Series: Suspense and Adventure; Fantasy/Futuristic/Paranormal; Inspirational; Chick Lit/Women’s Fiction/Mainstream; Erotic Romance; Young Adult. Judges: trained published and unpublished. Final Judges: agents and editors. Prize: First place winners receive lapel pin; all finalists receive certificate. FMI, www.firstcoastromancewriters.com or fcrwbeacon@yahoo.com.
**The Emily 2010
Sponsor: West Houston RWA
Fee: $30–35
Receipt Deadline: October 7, 2009
Eligibility: Not published in novel-length fiction in category entered in last 5 years
Entry: Electronic entries only. First 35 pages. Categories/Final judges: Series Contemporary, Editor Patience Smith (Silhouette), Agent Sha-Shana Crichton (Crichton & Associates, Inc.); Historical, Editor Esi Sogah (Avon), Agent Barbara Poelle (Irene Goodman Literary Agency); Paranormal, Editor Chris Keesler (Dorchester), Agent Maura Kye-Casella (Don Congdon Associates, Inc.); Single Title, Editor Frances Jalet-Miller (Grand Central), Agent Carolyn Grayson (Ashley Grayson Literary Agency). Best of the Best judged by R. Leis Pederson, Assistant Editor (Berkley Publishing Group). First round judges: published, experienced/trained. Category winners will receive the coveted Emily brooch. FMI, emily@whrwa.com, website www.whrwa.com.
**2010 Linda Howard Award of Excellence
Sponsor: Southern Magic Romance Writers, Birmingham
Fee: $20–$30
Deadline: October 11, 2009; 10 p.m.
Eligibility: Unpublished and published (RWA-eligible 5 yrs or more with no contract)
Entry: First 25 pages; electronic entries only. Finalists will need to provide synopsis with revised entry. Categories: Contemporary Series; Single Title, Romantic Suspense; Historical; Paranormal; Inspirational; Erotica; YA. Judges: PRO and published with training. Final Judges: Editors. Top Prize: bookmark engraved with name, title and contest name. FMI, www.southernmagic.org; Contest Coordinator Carla Swafford, contestcoordinator@southernmagic.org.
Bump in the Night II Flash Fiction Contest
Sponsor: Western Pennsylvania Romance Writers
Fee: Free
Deadline: Noon, October 17, 2009
Entry: Complete entry of 1,000 words or less. Entries will be evaluated in engaging the reader, readability, and paranormal theme. Story should be romantic, not in any particular genre, but must include strong paranormal elements. Judges: published authors from the Western PA area. Top prize: $10.00 gift certificate for Borders and one year free membership to WPRW (for RWA members). FMI or send complete entry to wprrwpresident@gmail.com.
*Open to Published Authors
**Open to Published and Unpublished Authors
Conferences
September Conferences and Workshops
Readers and Writers Holiday Conference
Sponsor: Central Ohio Fiction Writers
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Fee: $110–125
Date: September 18–19, 2009
Keynote: Roxanne St. Claire. Editor and Agent Appointments. Multi-Author Booksigning. FMI, www.cofw.org.
Fall Harvest Workshop
Sponsor: Midwest Fiction Writers
Location: Crowne Plaza Hotel, Bloomington, MN
Fee: $99–109
Date: September 26, 2009
Workshop Speaker: Michael Hauge. Topic: Story Mastery—Creating compelling fiction and eliciting emotion through story concept, plot structure, love stories, character development, and theme. FMI, www.midwestfiction.com.
October Conferences and Workshops
CARWA Industry Extravaganza
Sponsor: Calgary Association of RWA
Location: Greenwood Inn, Calgary, Alberta
Date: October 2–3, 2009
Featured: Agent Jennifer Schober from Spencerhill Associates and Berkley editor Leis Pederson. Synopsis and query critiques. Pitch appointments. Silent auction. FMI, www.calgaryrwa.com.
Fall in Love with Romance Readers Luncheon 2009
Sponsor: Heart of Louisiana
Location: 3482 Drusilla Lane, Ste D, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Fee: $30–37
Date: October 3, 2009
Keynote Speaker: Kelley St. John. Introductory Speaker: Cynthia Eden. FMI, www.heartla.com, ladyjojo@bellsouth.net.
Heart of the West~Romance in the Mountains
Theme: Writing: A Magical Journey
Sponsor: Utah RWA
Location: The Lodges at Deer Valley, Park City, Utah
Fee: $149–165
Dates: October 9–10, 2009
Keynote Speakers: Rachel Gibson, RaeAnne Thayne. Agents: Ashley and Carolyn Grayson, Ashley Grayson Literary Agency. Editor: Amanda Bergeron, Avon. Additional Featured Workshop Presenters: Lynn Kurland, Elizabeth Lane, Melissa Mayhue, Sherry Lewis, and Jude Bown; Agent/Editor/Author Panel and Booksigning, and, much, much more... FMI, www.utahrwa.com/HOWConference.html or contact Kelli Ann Morgan at kapmorgan@yahoo.com.
20th Anniversary Emerald City Writer’s Conference
Sponsor: Greater Seattle Romance Writers of America
Location: Bellevue Hilton, Bellevue, Washington
Fee: $209–259
Date: October 9–11, 2009
Keynote Speakers: Claire Delacroix, Lisa Jackson, Christine Warren. Featuring editors and agents from Kensington, Pocket, the Prospect Agency, the Steven Axelrod Agency, Harlequin, and more. Special guests include Cherry Adair, Stella Cameron, Megan Chance, Bob Dugoni, Yasmine Galenorn, Susan Mallery, Jane Porter, and Bob Mayer. Editor and agent appointments, workshops, panels, book fair/signing, networking opportunities with your favorite authors, raffles, and more. Registration is limited. To register, visit www.gsrwa.org.
2009 NJRW Put Your Heart in a Book Conference
Sponsor: New Jersey Romance Writers
Location: The Woodbridge Hotel & Conference Center (soon to be Renaissance Woodbridge Hotel), Iselin, N.J.
Fee: Conference registration—$179 for NJRW members, $199 for non-NJRW members; pre-conference workshop (with conference registration)—free for NJRW members, $25 for non-NJRW members
Date: October 23–24, 2009
Speakers: Keynote Speaker Karen Rose; Luncheon Speaker Allison Brennan; Special Presentation (for first 100 registrants) by Angela Knight; plus, half-day pre-conference workshop on “The Novel: Idea to Completed Manuscript,” with Bob Mayer. [Use keynote speaker for RWR]
25th Anniversary Conference Features: Multi-track workshops with more than 40 speakers providing sessions for writers at various stages of their career, as well as a PAN Retreat, editor/agent appointments, Golden Leaf & Put Your Heart in a Book Awards Ceremony, Literacy Book Fair & Author Signing (open to the public), giveaways, and more. FMI, visit www.NJRomanceWriters.org.
November Conferences & Workshops
NTRWA Writers Roundup
Sponsor: North Texas Romance Writers of America
Location: DFW Embassy Suites South, Irving, Texas
Fee: Registration: $95 available 7/1–9/30; Late Registration $115 after 9/30
Date: November 6–7, 2009
Presenter: Margie Lawson. Topic: Master Class: Empowering Character’s Emotions and How to Write Body Language. Workshop Features: Agent appointments with Melissa Jeglinski of the Knight Agency and Cori Deyoe of 3 Seas Literary Agency. FMI, contact conference chair, Marty Tidwell, manetjt@aol.com, or go to the NTRWA website, www.ntrwa.org, and click on the Writer’s Roundup link.
Novelist’s Boot Camp
Sponsor: Ohio Valley Romance Writers
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Fee: $40–50 Includes lunch
Date: November 14, 2009
Presenter: Todd Stone
Topics: Getting Unstuck, and the Editorial Process. Workshop Features: Todd Stone booksigning. FMI, http://www.ovrwa.com/.
Online Workshops
June Online Workshops
Tarot for Writers
Sponsor: NEORWA
Fee: $15–20
Date: June 1–12, 2009
Presenter: Arwen Lynch. FMI, www.neorwa.com.
Story Aerobics: Shaping Up Sagging Middles
Structuring Your Manuscript for Maximum Impact
Sponsor: From the Heart Romance Writers
Fee: Free–$20
Date: June 1–26, 2009
Presenter: Terry Spear. FMI, www.fthrw.com/workshops/.
Pitch Perfect: Getting to the Heart of your Romance Novel
Sponsor: San Diego Romance Writers
Fee: $40–45
Date: June1–28, 2009
Presenter: Janet Wellington. FMI, www.rwasd.com/training/.
Packing for Your Fictional Journey
Sponsor: Southern Tier Authors of Romance (STAR)
Fee: $20–25
Date: June 1–28, 2009
Presenter: Janet Walters and Jane Toombs. FMI, carolhenry@frontiernet.net.
Schmoozing 101
Eight Ways to Murder a Manuscript
Running with Vampires: Surviving the Paranormal Investigation
Viking Scotland
Break Free From the Slushpile
Loglines - Just the facts, Ma'am
Symbolism
Plot Doctor: Fixing your Story Problems
July Online Workshops
Viking Scotland
Forensic Investigations
Sponsor: Kiss of Death (MurderOne)
Fee $15–30
Date: July 1–31, 2009
Presenter: Phyllis Middleton. FMI, www.rwamysterysuspense.org/coffin.html.
No Matter How Busy You Are, You Can Find Time To Write!
Writing Romantic Suspense that Works
Show Up Naked: Writing the Male POV
Sponsor: NEORWA
Fee: $15–20
Date: July 6–17, 2009
Presenter: Chris Redding. FMI, www.neorwa.com.
Writing Cozy Mysteries
Highland Clans
Get it Up and Running: Action that Flows and Goes
Sponsor: From the Heart Romance Writers
Fee: Free to Members, $15 to Others
Date: July 19–August 1, 2009
Presenter: Ann Jones-Rodriguez. FMI, http://www.fthrw.com/workshops/.
August Online Workshops
Conflict and Pacing
Sponsor: Kiss of Death (KillerInstincts)
Fee $15–30
Date: August 1–31, 2009
Presenter: Alicia Rasley. FMI, www.rwamysterysuspense.org/coffin.html.
Homicide Investigation
Sponsor: Kiss of Death (MurderOne)
Fee $15–30
Date: August 1–31, 2009
Presenter: John Foxjohn. FMI, www.rwamysterysuspense.org/coffin.html.
The “W” Plot…or The Other White Meat for Plotters
Sponsor: Southern Tier Authors of Romance (STAR)
Fee: $20–25
Date: August 2–29, 2009
Presenter: Karen Docter. FMI, carolhenry@frontiernet.net.
The Plotting Wheel
Sponsor: NEORWA
Fee: $15–20
Date: August 3–28, 2009
Presenters: Sue Viders and Becky Martinez. FMI, www.neorwa.com.
Building Cohesiveness in Your Novel
Sponsor: Mid-Willamette Valley RWA
Fee: $20–25
Date: August 10–21, 2009
Presenter: Karen Wiesner, author of From First Draft to Finished Novel. FMI, http://www.midwillamettevalleyrwa.com/online.classes.htm.
Edge of Your Seat: How to Add Suspense to Your Writing
Sponsor: From The Heart Romance Writers
Fee: Free to Members, $20 to Others
Date: Aug 10–28, 2009
Presenter: Fleur Bradley. FMI, http://www.fthrw.com/workshops/.
Using Body Language and Vocal Gestures to Create More Believable Characters
Sponsor: Orange County Chapter
Fee: $20–30
Date: August 10–September 5, 2009
Presenter: Bill Edmunds. FMI, http://www.occrwa.org/onlineclasses.html.
CHARACTERIZATION: Making Strengths and Weaknesses Work for You (or, No More Mary Sues!)
Sponsor: RWA Online
Fee: Free–$15
Date: August 17–30, 2009
Presenter: Linnea Sinclair. FMI, www.rwaonlinechapter.org/campus.htm.
CONTEST FORMAT:
Contest Name
Sponsor (chapter name)
Fee
Deadline
Eligibility
Entry
Categories
Judges
Final Judges
Top Prize
FMI (entry form, rules, score sheet, contact, Web site info)
CONFERENCE FORMAT:
Conference Name
Sponsor (chapter name)
Location (place, city, state)
Fee
Date
Speakers [up to five individuals (authors, agents, editors, specialists, etc.), also indicate which ONE speaker is to be featured in the RWR]
Publishing Houses (house names only, no additional individual editor names)
Agencies (agency names only, no additional individual agent names)
Conference Features (workshops, multi-track, panels, appointments, critiques, awards, book fair/signing, raffles)
FMI (contact, Web site info)
WORKSHOP FORMAT (FOR INTENSIVE, HANDS-ON, SINGLE-TOPIC, OR SINGLE-SPEAKER CONFERENCES):
Workshop Name
Sponsor (chapter name)
Location (place, city, state)
Fee
Date
Presenter
Topic
Workshop Features (critiques, book fair/signing)
FMI (contact, Web site info)
ONLINE WORKSHOP FORMAT:
On-Line Workshop Name
Sponsor (chapter name)
Fee
Date
Presenter
FMI (contact, Web site info)
Deadlines are firm. Deadline for the October issue (which will include items with a contest deadline or conference date in November, December, or January or with an on-line workshop date in December) is August 1. Deadline for the November issue (which will include items with a contest deadline or conference date in December, January, or February or with an on-line workshop date in January is September 1. Please follow the formats at the end of the Web site listings, not in the abbreviated RWR listings. E-mail submissions confirmed by reply. No attachments please. Send to chapterevents@rwanational.org . Thank you!
For RITA, GH, and National Conference information, please contact RWA’s main office at 832-717-5200.
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