writers helping writers
suddenly on April 5, 2012. Click here to view her memorial
website created by Karen Lieb, FWA’s official photographer.
Kaye's passing leaves a huge hole in FWA,
in the hearts of all who knew and
loved her, and in the world of writing.
In her honor, the Board of Directors of FWA has created
the Kaye Coppersmith Award, to be given annually at the conference.
Click here for details on the award and how to participate
in nominating this year’s candidate.
2012 Annual Conference
The Magic of the Pen
October 19-21, 2012
Find your agent, meet your publisher, and get the scoop on the industry at FWA’s 11th annual conference, the most comprehensive conference in Florida for writers of all genres. Register early and get a free gift from FWA.
Click here to register online. Click here to download a registration form.
NOTE: FWA’s Annual Conference is a member benefit. If you are not an FWA member and would like to attend, we welcome you, but there will be an additional $45 charge. You may elect to pay this charge and not become a member, or, you may join FWA for an annual fee of $45.
Want more information? Please click here to go to our 2012 FWA Annual Conference page.
Novel in a Day Workshop by Author Vic DiGenti
Intensive, day-long interactive session filled with practical advice and solid instruction. For both beginning writers and more advanced pros looking for new insights.
Here are some of the topics covered:
· Elements of plot and structure
· Creating characters that sizzle
· Secrets of good dialogue
· Crafting strong beginnings, middles and ends
· Deciphering Point of View
· Tips for self-editing
Click here to download more information. Click here to register online.
Editors Helping Writers - FWA editing service
Lifetime FWA member Bobbie Christmas has offered to take over FWA’s editing service that Kaye Coppersmith formed and valiantly led. The editing service will undergo a few changes under Bobbie's leadership, including a new name, Editors Helping Writers, in keeping with the FWA motto. If you are an editor who has already been qualified to work with the editing service, please contact Bobbie with your information and also let her know what, if any, FWA projects you have under way. If you are an author with a manuscript in the system being edited by the service, please let Bobbie know, so she can track it down and ensure that you get the service you requested.
To email Bobbie, please click here. To view Rules and Regulations, click here.
To view our Code of Ethics, click here.
To purchase editing services online, please click here.
February 15th, 2012 to June 15th, 2012 so get your entries in!
Don't forget entry fees only go up as time passes by.
Want the whole story? Click here to visit our RPLA page.
If you still have questions about the 2012 guidelines, please email us.
Click here to go to our online store to pay your entry fees.
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My Wheels is the title and theme for the 2012 FWA Collection #4. It's sixty short pieces, written by FWA members, submitted electronically, published by FWA, and marketed across the nation through national booksellers as well as on our own website. The Collection is published annually; each year presents a new theme and Person of Renown. This year’s Person of Renown is Julie Compton.
My Wheels is a story about solid objects or concepts. Every submission must be connected in some way with wheels. Any kind of wheels–think about it–Ferris wheels, wheels on vehicles, airplanes, grocery carts, skates, home decorations, landscaping. Or it can be connected with concepts. Was there a time when you felt like a “fifth-wheel”?
Would you like to submit your entry? Please email your entry to fwacollection@floridawriters.net.
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