Four Corners Writer’s Conference
New Mexico Centennial Poet Laureate Levi Romero is among the notable authors headlining the Four Corners Writer’s Conference, Oct. 2-4, 2014, at the University of … Read More “Four Corners Writer’s Conference”
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Mississippi Writers Guild Annual Conference
The Mississippi Writers Guild announces the 2015 Annual Conference July 31 – Aug. 1 in Oxford, Mississippi. The Guild is a non-profit organization serving writers … Read More “Mississippi Writers Guild Annual Conference”
San Francisco Writers Conference
An event for writers who want to take the next step as a more professional—and published—author! Agents, major authors, editors and publishers for traditional and … Read More “San Francisco Writers Conference”
San Francisco Writing for Change
Changing the World, One Book at a Time. This event is for fiction and nonfiction writers. Adam Hochschild (To End All Wars) is the keynoter. … Read More “San Francisco Writing for Change”
Author101 University
Known as the Premier Event for Marketing and Publishing Success, Author101 University aims to give attendees the opportunity to expand their brand, earnings, and reputation … Read More “Author101 University”
North Carolina Writers’ Network 2014 Fall Conference
The North Carolina Writers’ Network 2014 Fall Conference offers workshops and master classes in poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction, as well as lectures and panels … Read More “North Carolina Writers’ Network 2014 Fall Conference”
The Writer’s Hotel Master Class in Fiction, Nonfiction & Poetry
Our Master Class is centered on craft and the publishing industry. Each writer participates in an intensive workshop with a TWH instructor, attends lectures and … Read More “The Writer’s Hotel Master Class in Fiction, Nonfiction & Poetry”
Wantage (not just Betjeman) Literary Festival
This years sees a brilliant programme shaping up including Kate Adie and Andy McNab, plus a whole host of wonderful novelists, famous war historians, well-known … Read More “Wantage (not just Betjeman) Literary Festival”
“Red” International Call For Writers by ArtAscent – Deadline October 31, 2014
This call theme is “Red.” Fire, passion, heat, sacrifice, vitality, danger, happiness, a primary colour. What shade is your red? Entries may include fiction, poetry, … Read More ““Red” International Call For Writers by ArtAscent – Deadline October 31, 2014”
NinjaEssays Writing Contest
The purpose of NinjaEssays writing contest is to inspire writers from all around the world to showcase their creative and critical thinking skills. Guidelines: Essay … Read More “NinjaEssays Writing Contest”
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5 terrible, horrible, no good, very bad children’s book mistakes
Working on a book for young readers? Here’s what not to do. Read More “5 terrible, horrible, no good, very bad children’s book mistakes”
Beyond the backdrop: Mastering setting in fiction
Fully developing the setting of your work can lead to richer characters and deeper plotlines. Read More “Beyond the backdrop: Mastering setting in fiction”
Ranking rejection
All writers will receive rejection letters, but all “no’s” are not equal. Read More “Ranking rejection”