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 and conference announcements to Susan Burge Alverson. Deadline and format instructions are provided at the end of each C&C column in the RWR. Thank you!
Contests
Conferences
On-Line Workshops
*Open to published authors
** Open to published and unpublished authors
Contests
July Contests
Indiana’s Golden Opportunity
Sponsor: Indiana RWA
Fee: $30
Receipt Deadline: July 1, 2008
Eligibility: RWA members not contracted/published in novel-length romance by RWA-recognized/RITA-eligible publisher
Enter: first 35 pages, including synopsis. Categories/Final Judges: historical, Tessa Woodward, Avon; paranormal, Kerry Donovan, NAL; RS, Heather Osborn, Tor; ST/mainstream, TBA; contemporary series, TBA; Best of the Best, Allison Brandau, Berkley/Jove. Judges: experienced, published. Top Prize: AlphaSmart Neo. FMI, entry form, and rules, send SASE to Oberon Wonch, 10774 Weston Drive, Carmel, IN 46032, oberongwonch@sbcglobal.net , contest@indianarwa.com.
*10th Annual Melody of Love
Sponsor: Music City Romance Writers
Fee: $25-$35
Receipt/E-Receipt Deadline: July 1, 2008
Eligibility: not contracted/published in category entered in last 5 years
Enter: first chapter (25 pages max). Categories/Final Judges: contemporary, agent Holly Root; historical, Leah Hultenschmidt, Dorchester; paranormal, agent Laura Bradford. Top Prize: $50, certificate. FMI, entry form, and rules, contact Jody Wallace, contest@meankitty.com , www.mcrw.com .
*3rd Annual Anne Bonney Readers’ Choice Award
Sponsor: Ancient City Romance Authors
Fee: $25
Postmark Deadline: July 5, 2008
Enter: books with 2007 copyright or first-time release date. E-books eligible in hard copy. Categories: favorite hero, favorite heroine, best plot, best chemistry, most humorous, most emotional. Judges: readers, writers. Final Judges: booksellers. Cover contest voted on by the public. Top Prize: inclusion on advertising poster. FMI, entry form, and rules, contact Laura Barone, LauraBarone@comcast.net, www.acrarwa.com.
*2nd Annual Mary Reade
Sponsor: Ancient City Romance Authors
Fee: $20-$25
Postmark Deadline: July 5, 2008
Eligibility: not published in book-length fiction in last 5 years
Enter: first 20 pages. Categories: historical, category/series, paranormal, ST/mainstream, RS, romantic elements, contemporary. Judges: published, PRO, unpublished. Top Prize: certificate, revised entry read by agent. FMI, entry form, and rules, contact Laura Barone, LauraBarone@comcast.net, www.acrarwa.com.
*Write Hook Query Contest
Sponsor: Pocono/Lehigh Romance Writers
Fee: $15
Postmark Deadline: July 7, 2008
Eligibility: not published by RWA-recognized publisher in novel-length romance in last 3 years
Enter: industry standard query letter for completed ms. Top Prize: complete ms. reading by Rhonda Penders, Wild Rose Press, Scribbling Woman T-shirt. FMI, entry form, and rules, <kdshore@rcn.com> or galsalla1010@yahoo.com , www.plrw.org .
Golden Gateway Writing Contest
Sponsor: From The Heart Romance Writers
Fee: $20 FTHRW members, $25 RWA members, $30 all others
Entry Deadline: received via email by 18 July 2008
Eligibility: All unpublished authors of novel length romantic fiction (40K and over) and those who have not published or contracted (in print or electronic forms) within five (5) years of the contest deadline.
Enter the beginning of your manuscript and up to a 10 page synopsis for a total of 55 pages in electronic format. Synopsis will be judged.
Judges: Experienced and trained. Final judges: TBA
Categories: Short & Long Contemp; RS; ST/Mainstream; Hist; Para (All heat levels will be judged within the cats.)
Top Prize: Award Plaque; Grand Prize: $100
Contest Website: www.fthrw.com/contest/goldengateway , www.fthrw.com/contest/goldengateway >
Contest Coordinator: contest@fthrw.com contest@fthrw.com
August Contests
The Dawn Thompson Memorial Haunted Hearts: Unpublished
Sponsor: Gothic Romance Writers
Fee: $15-$25
E-Receipt/Postmark Deadline: August 1, 2008
Enter: first chapter, synopsis (25 pages total max). Categories: contemporary, historical. Judges: published, unpublished. Final Judges: editors TBA. Top Prize: Haunted Hearts Medallion, certificate. FMI, entry form, and rules, send SASE to Lise Horton, 321 Lansdowne Avenue, Carle Place, NY 11514, Lhorton@fkks.com www.gothrom.net/contest.
13th Annual Golden Rose: Unpublished
Sponsor: Rose City Romance Writers
Fee: $30-$35
E-Entry Deadline: August 3, 2008
Eligibility: GH criteria
Enter: pages, synopsis (55 pages total max). Categories: historical, inspirational, suspense, paranormal, short & long contemporary, mainstream, ST, YA. Judges: published. Final Judges: agents, editors TBA. Top Prize: 24K gold dipped rose. FMI, entry form, and rules, brwkrw83@yahoo.com , www.rosecityromancewriters.com
*1st Annual The Good, The Bad, and The Toilet Paper: Don’t Get Flushed
Sponsor: Black Diamonds RWA
Fee: $18
E-Deadline: August 15, 2008
Eligibility: published, unpublished
Enter: synopsis (10 pages max). Categories: published, unpublished. Final Judges: agents Jessica Faust, Elaine English. FMI, entry form, score sheets, and rules, pr@poppylaurel.com, www.bdrwa.com.
Where the Magic Begins 2008
Sponsor: Romance Writers Ink
Fee: $25-$27
E-Receipt Deadline: August 15, 2008
Enter: 25 pages, synopsis (not judged, 1 pages). Categories: erotica, historical, paranormal, RS, sensual contemporary, ST, sweet contemporary. Judges: published, trained. Final Judges: editors TBA. FMI, entry form, and rules, magicbegins@rwi-rwa.com, www.rwi-rwa.com.
*Laurel Wreath Award for Excellence: Published
Sponsor: Volusia County Romance Writers
Fee: $20
Deadline: August 31, 2008
Enter: romance novels published in 2007. E-books eligible in hard copy. Categories: F&P/TT, romantic elements, short contemporary, long contemporary, RS, historical/Regency. Judges: booksellers, librarians. Top Prize: gold Laurel Wreath Award pendant, certificate. FMI, entry form, and rules, contact Laura Kirkland, 175 Lone Tree Trail, DeLand, FL 32724-1315, 386-785-0839, laura_lita1@yahoo.com, www.vcrw.net.
September Contests
Launching a Star 2008
Sponsor: SpacecoasT Authors of Romance
Fee: $25-$30
Postmark E-Deadline: September 8, 2008
Eligibility: not PAN eligible
Enter: first chapter (25 pages max). Judges: trained/experienced, published. Categories/Final Judges: historical, Keyren Gerlach, HQN & agent Elizabeth Pomada; ST, Erin Galloway, Dorchester & agent Michelle Grajkowski; series contemporary, Susan Litman, Harlequin & agent TBA; general paranormal, Heather Osborne, TOR & agent Laurie McLean; FF&P, Angela James, Samhaim & agent Lucienne Diver; YA, Kristen Daly, Harper Collins & agent Elaine Spencer; erotic romance, Allison Brandau, Berkley/Jove & agent Roberta Brown. Top Prize: star-shaped paperweight, star named in winner’s honor. FMI, entry form, and rules, www.authorsofromance.com.
Gateway to the Best 2008
Sponsor: Missouri Chapter
Fee: $20-$30, half price for additional entries
Postmark or E-Deadline: September 9, 2008
Eligibility: unpublished
Enter: up to first 25 pages. Categories: ST contemporary, series contemporary, erotica, historical, suspense, F&P/TT. Judges: experienced, published. Final Judges: editors. Best of the Best Prize: $100, reading of complete winning ms. by published author, certificate, announcements in RWR and MORWA Web site. FMI, entry form, and rules, www.morwa.org.
2nd Annual EVA Query Contest
Sponsor: East Valley Authors
Fee: $5
Postmark Deadline: September 27, 2008
Enter: query letter (2 pages max). Any category. Judges: trained/experienced, published. Final Judges: agency. Top Prize: $50 Amazon.com gift certificate. FMI, entry form, and rules, www.eastvalleyauthors.com.
*Pitch Perfect 2008
Sponsor: Mid-Willamette Valley RWA
Fee: $15-$20
Deadline: September 30, 2008
Eligibility: unpublished, published with uncontracted/unpublished entry
Enter: query letter (1 page max), short synopsis (3 pages max), long synopsis (10 pages max). Categories: contemporary, FF&P, RS, chick lit/romantic elements, historical, YA, inspirational, erotic romance. Judges: published, trained. Final Judges: agents, editors. Top Prize: registration to 2009 RWA national conference in Washington DC. FMI, entry form, and rules, www.midwillamettevalleyrwa.com/contest.htm.
7th Annual Finally A Bride
Sponsor: Oklahoma RWA
Fee: $25-$30
E-Deadline: September 1, 2008
Eligibility: not contracted/published
Enter: beginning of ms. (30 pages max) that has finaled in but not won a previous RWA or RWA chapter-sponsored contest, including mss. finishing in the top quarter of the GH. Judges: experienced, published, RWA-trained. Categories/Final Judges: inspirational/traditional, Melissa Endlich, Steeple Hill & Rebecca Germany, Barbour; series contemporary, Patience Smith, Silhouette & Wanda Ottewell, Harlequin; F&P/TT, Margo Lipschultz, HQN & Leah Hultenschmidt, Dorchester; RS, Natashya Wilson, Silhouette & Alex Logan, Grand Central; historical/Regency, Tess Woodward, Avon & Megan McKeever, Pocket; mainstream, Keyren Gerlach, HQN & Deb Werksman, Sourcebooks Casablanca. FMI, entry form, and rules, send SASE to OKRWA FAB Contest, 9805 Red Oak Lane, Parkville, MO 64152, okrwabride@aol.com, www.okrwa.com.
**Golden Pen 2008
Sponsor: The Golden Network
Fee: $30
Deadline: September 1, 2008
Eligibility: RWA members not published/contracted in the last 5 years
Enter: first 55 pages, including synopsis. Categories: short contemporary, historical, ST, paranormal, RS, inspirational, YA, romantic elements. Judges: GH finalist, published. Final Judges: editors. Top Prize: engraved gold pen, $50. FMI, entry form, and rules, www.thegoldennetwork.com.
Fiction From the Heartland
Sponsor: Mid-America Romance Authors
Fee: $30
Deadline: September 5, 2008
Eligibility: not published/contracted
Enter: prologue/first chapter, synopsis (35 pages total max). Categories/Final Judges: contemporary, Susan Litman, Harlequin/Silhouette; paranormal, TBA; historical, Keyren Gerlach, HQN; RS, Allison Lyons, Harlequin; YA, TBA; inspirational, Melissa Endlich, Steeple Hill; erotic romance, Mary Altman, Ellora’s Cave. Top Prize: $50, plaque, certificate. FMI, entry form, and rules, www.mararwa.com.
Launching a Star 2008
Sponsor: SpacecoasT Authors of Romance
Fee: $25-$30
Postmark/E-Deadline: September 8, 2008
Eligibility: not PAN eligible
Enter: first chapter (25 pages max). Judges: trained/experienced, published. Categories/Final Judges: historical, Keyren Gerlach, HQN & agent Elizabeth Pomada; ST, Erin Galloway, Dorchester & agent Michelle Grajkowski; series contemporary, Susan Litman, Harlequin & agent Becca Stumpf; general paranormal, Heather Osborne, TOR & agent Laurie McLean; FF&P, Angela James, Samhaim & agent Lucienne Diver; YA, Kristen Daly, Harper Collins & agent Elaine Spencer; erotic romance, Allison Brandau, Berkley/Jove & agent Roberta Brown. Top Prize: star-shaped paperweight, star named in winner’s honor. FMI, entry form, and rules, www.authorsofromance.com.
Gateway to the Best 2008
Sponsor: Missouri Chapter
Fee: $20-$30, half price for additional entries
Postmark/E-Deadline: September 9, 2008
Eligibility: unpublished
Enter: up to first 25 pages. Judges: experienced, published. Categories/Final Judges: ST contemporary, Allison Brandau, Berkley; series contemporary, Laura Barth, Harlequin; erotic romance/erotica, Kerry Donovan, NAL; historical, Hilary Sares, Kensington; suspense, TBA; FF&P/TT, Latoya Smith, Grand Central. Best of the Best Prize: $100, reading of complete winning ms. by published author, certificate, announcements in RWR and MORWA Web site. FMI, entry form, and rules, www.morwa.org.
*Barclay Gold 2008: Published
Sponsor: Lake Country Romance Writers
Fee: $25-$30
Deadline: September 15, 2008
Enter: romance novels with 2007 ISBN published date. Bound e-books eligible. Categories: historical, F&P/TT, contemporary, inspirational, novella. Judges: book club members, romance readers, book sellers, librarians, editors, published/unpublished romance authors. Top Prize: Barclay brooch; publicity in RWR, LCRW Web site, special interest loops. FMI, entry form, and rules, www.lcrw.org.
**Southern Heat 2008
Sponsor: RWA-East Texas Chapter
Fee: $20-$30
Deadline: September 15, 2008
Eligibility: not contracted/published in category entered in last 5 years
Enter: first 10 pages, synopsis (10 pages max). Categories/Final Judges: mainstream/ST, Miranda Stecyk, MIRA; historical, Diana Ventimiglia, Silhouette; long contemporary, Patience Smith, Silhouette; short contemporary, Susan Litman, Silhouette; paranormal, Vivian Crosby, Wild Rose Press; erotica, Trish Owens, Wild Rose Press; inspirational, Eve Mallary, Wild Rose Press. Top Prize: review of complete ms. by judging editor/publisher, notice in RWR. FMI, entry form, and rules, cbraswell2@netzero.net, www.easttexasrwa.com.
2nd Annual EVA Query Contest
Sponsor: East Valley Authors
Fee: $5
Postmark Deadline: September 27, 2008
Enter: query letter (2 pages max). Any category. Judges: trained/experienced, published. Final Judges: agency. Top Prize: $50 Amazon.com gift certificate. FMI, entry form, and rules, www.eastvalleyauthors.com.
**Pitch Perfect 2008
Sponsor: Mid-Willamette Valley RWA
Fee: $15-$20
Deadline: September 30, 2008
Eligibility: unpublished, published with uncontracted/unpublished entry
Enter: query letter (1 page max), short synopsis (3 pages max), long synopsis (10 pages max). Categories: contemporary, FF&P, RS, chick lit/romantic elements, historical, YA, inspirational, erotic romance. Judges: published, trained. Final Judges: agents, editors. Top Prize: registration to 2009 RWA national conference in Washington DC. FMI, entry form, and rules, www.midwillamettevalleyrwa.com/contest.htm
October Contests
**Beacon Award 2008: Unpublished
Sponsor: First Coast Romance Writers
Fee: $25
Receipt Deadline: October 1, 2008
Eligibility: RWA member not contracted/published in book-length or novella in last 3 years
Enter: prologue/first chapter (30 pages max), optional synopsis (3 pages max, not judged). Categories: historical/Regency, long contemporary/ST, series contemporary, RS/series contemporary suspense/adventure, FF&P, erotic romance, chick lit/women’s fiction/mainstream, inspirational. Judges: experienced/certified, published. Final Judges: editors. FMI, entry form, and rules, beaconunpub@firstcoastromancewriters.com, www.FirstCoastRomanceWriters.com.
**18th Annual Duel on the Delta
Sponsor: River City Romance Writers
Fee: $25.00
Postmark Deadline: October 1, 2008
Eligibility: not published in book-length fiction in the last 5 years
Enter: prologue/first chapter (25 pages max). Categories: historical, contemporary series, mainstream/ST, mystery/RS, paranormal, YA, inspirational. Judges: published, experienced/certified. Final Judges: agents/editors. Top Prize: $25, dueling pistols pendant, certificate. FMI, entry form, and rules, barbchris49@hotmail.com, www.Rivercityromancewriters.org.
18th Annual Hold Me, Thrill Me
Sponsor: Southwest Florida Romance Writers
Fee: $25
Postmark Deadline: October 1, 2008
Eligibility: RWA members not published in book-length fiction
Enter: first chapter (20 pages max), optional synopsis (not judged, 1 page). Categories: long-short contemporary, suspense, mystery, historical, western, Regency, medieval, paranormal, fantasy, YA. Final Judge: Tessa Woodward, HarperCollins. Top Prize: $100. FMI, entry form, and rules, send SASE to Chris Galan, 7207 Brookhaven Terrace, Englewood, FL 34224, www.swfrw.org.
Kathryn Hayes Love and Laughter 2008
Sponsor: RWA/NYC
Fee: $25-$30
Postmark Deadline: October 1, 2008
Eligibility: not published/contracted in novella or novel-length fiction as of deadline
Enter: humorous scene between H&H (10 pages max), story/background summary (not judged, 2 pages max). Judges: published. Final Judge: agent/editor. Top Prize: $75. FMI, entry form, and rules, contact Karen Cino inforwanyc@yahoo.com.
10th Annual MERWA Synopsis Contest
Sponsor: Maine Chapter
Fee: $20
Postmark/E-Receipt Deadline: October 1, 2008
Eligibility: unpublished
Enter: synopsis (10 pages max). Categories: contemporary, historical, RS, romantic elements. Judges: published, PRO, trained. Final Judge: editor. Top Prize: certificate. FMI, entry form, and rules, send SASE to MERWA, PO Box 6478, Brunswick ME 04011, or contact Susan Vaughan, susan@susanvaughan.com , www.mainerwa.com
**The Emily 2009
Sponsor: West Houston RWA
Fee: $30-$35
Receipt/E-Deadline: October 7, 2008
Eligibility: not published in novel-length fiction in category entered in last 5 years
Enter: first 35 pages. Categories/Final Judges: series contemporary, Patience Smith, Silhouette/Harlequin & agent Pattie Steele-Perkins; historical, Tessa Woodward, Avon & agent Paige Wheeler; paranormal, Allison Brandau, Berkley/Jove & TBA; ST, TBA & TBA; best of the best, TBA. Judges: published, experienced/trained. Top Prize: Emily brooch. FMI, entry form, rules score and style sheets, emily@whrwa.com, www.whrwa.com.
Romancing the Tome
Sponsor: Coeur de Louisiane
Fee: $20
Receipt/E-Deadline: October 11, 2008
Eligibility: unpublished
Enter: first 5 pages. Judges: experienced, trained. Final Judges: TBA. Top Prize: 2009 RWA Conference fee. FMI, entry form, and rules, <romancingthetome@gmail.com>, www.geocities.com/coeurdelouisiane/Contest.html.
November Contests
**14th Annual Enchanted Words
Sponsor: Ohio Valley RWA
Fee: $20
Deadline: November 1, 2008
Eligibility: not contracted/published in book-length romantic fiction in last 3 years
Enter: query letter, synopsis (7 pages max), first 5 pages of ms. Categories: contemporary, historical, paranormal. Judges: experienced, published. Final Judges: editors. Top Prize: $20, Enchanted Quill Award. FMI, entry form, and rules, send SASE to Jenn Stark, PO Box 856, West Chester, OH 45069, jenn@jennstark.com, www.ovrwa.com.
22nd Annual Hook, Line, and Sinker
Sponsor: HVRWA
Fee: $10
Postmark Deadline: November 1, 2008
Enter: first 3 pages of ms. Judges: HVRWA members. Final Judge: Brenda Chin, Harlequin. Top Prize: $50. FMI, entry form, and rules, moemorriso@aol.com, www.hvrwa.com/.
Conferences
July Conferences
3rd Annual FHL One-Day Conference
Sponsor: Faith, Hope & Love Inspirational Chapter
Location: JW Marriott, San Francisco, CA
Fee: $50-$60
Date: July 30, 2008
Keynote: Lyn Cote. Workshops: Gail Gaymer Martin, Roxanne Rustand. Agent/editor panel. FMI, www.faithhopelove-rwa.org
Screenwriter's Mini-Conference
Sponsor: Scriptscene Chapter
Location: Marriott Hotel, San Francisco, CA
Fee: $15-$25
Date: July 30, 2008
Workshops: Hollywood agent Marilyn Atlas; screenwriter James Dalessandro; more. FMI, www.scriptscene.org.
August Conferences
NONE SUBMITTED
September Conferences
Expert Exposé 2008
Sponsor: RWA-ETC
Location: Tyler Jr. College, Tyler, TX
Fee: $20-$40
Date: September 20, 2008
Keynotes: agent Nephele Tempest, FBI Special Agent Noel Martin, author. Raffle: completed ms. read by Nephele Tempest. FMI , cbraswell2@netzero.net , www.easttexasrwa.com
Fall in Love with Romance Readers Luncheon 2008
Sponsor: Heart of Louisiana Chapter
Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Fee: $29.50-$35
Date: September 20, 2008
Keynotes: Candice Proctor, Steve Harris/CS Graham. Speaker: Amanda Stevens. FMI, ladyjojo@bellsouth.net, www.heartla.com.
Fall Harvest Workshop 2008
Sponsor: Midwest Fiction Writers
Location: Crowne Plaza Hotel, Bloomington, MN
Fee: $99-$109
Date: September 27, 2008
Donald Maass will present an intensive 1-day, hands-on workshop on Writing The Breakout Novel. FMI, contact workshop@midwestfiction.com, www.midwestfiction.com.
Fall Harvest Workshop 2008
Sponsor: Midwest Fiction Writers
Location: Crowne Plaza Hotel, Bloomington, MN
Fee: $99-$109
Date: September 27, 2008
Donald Maass will present an intensive 1-day, hands-on workshop on Writing The Breakout Novel. FMI, contact workshop@midwestfiction.com, www.midwestfiction.com.
One-Day Workshop with Gayle Wilson
Sponsor: Vancouver Island Chapter
Location: Dunsmuir Lodge, Sydney, BC, Canada
Fee: $75, early bird discount
Date: September 27, 2008
Workshop: writing the page-turner and more. Appointments: Kathleen Scheibling, Harlequin. FMI, www.vicrwa.ca/
October Conferences
Moonlight & Magnolias: Lighting the Path to Success
Sponsor: Georgia Romance Writers
Location: Hilton Atlanta Northeast, Norcross, GA
Fee: $180-$200
Date: October 3-5, 1008
Keynote: Teresa Medeiros. Master Classes: Margie Lawson. Feature: Tanya Michna/Tanya Michaels. Appointments: Avon, Harlequin, Pocket, Silhouette, Tor/Forge, 3 Seas Lit, Irene Goodman Lit, Spencerhill, Steel-Perkins Lit. Workshops. Cold Reads. Awards. Book store/literacy signing. Auction/raffle. FMI, <www.GeorgiaRomanceWriters.org>.
Emerald City Writers’ Conference
Sponsor: Greater Seattle RWA
Location: Bellevue Hilton, Bellevue, WA
Fee: $229, early bird discount
Date: October 10-12, 2008
Keynote: Julia Quinn. Guest Speakers: Susan Mallery, Cherry Adair, Allison Brennan. Over 30 workshops. Agent/editor appointments. Book fair/signing. Basket raffle. FMI, www.gsrwa.org.
2008 Put Your Heart in a Book
Sponsor: New Jersey Romance Writers
Location: Woodbridge Hotel & Conference Center, Woodbridge, NJ
Fee: $180-$200
Date: October 24-25, 2008
Feature: Lisa Scottoline, Eloisa James, JR Ward. Over 30 workshops. PAN retreat. Agent/editor appointments. Literacy book fair. Award presentation. After-conference party. FMI, www.njromancewriters.org
Lone Star Writers’ Conference 2008
Sponsor: NW Houston RWA
Location: Spring, TX
Fee: $99-$120
Date: October 25, 2008
Speaker: Patricia Kay. Agent panel/appointments: Michelle Grajkowski, Becca Stumpf, Carolyn Grayson, others. FMI, contact Linda Krzywicki, Lyndaschera@peoplepc.com, www.northwesthoustonrwa.com.
Lowcountry Beach Bound Retreat
Sponsor: Lowcountry RWA
Location: Beach house on Isle of Palms, SC
Fee: $75-$250
Date: October 31-November 2, 2008
Speakers: Joanna Wayne, Blake Snyder, Robin Owen, Debra Moffitt. Workshops. Networking. FMI, CHASauthors@aol.com, www.lowcountryrwa.com/retreat/beach-bound-retreat.
November Conferences
Supercharge Your Writing!
Sponsor: Virginia Romance Writers & Chesapeake Romance Writers
Location: Williamsburg Public Library, Williamsburg, VA
Fee: $70-$85, early bird discounts
Date: November 8, 2008
Debra Dixon will present an intensive, all-day workshop. FMI, contact Terri Osburn, vaconference@yahoo.com, www.virginiaromancewriters.com/Conferences/conference.html
On-Line Workshops
August On-Line Workshops
Castles of Scotland 1050-1550
Sponsor: Celtic Hearts Romance Writers
Fee: $10-$15
Date: August 25-October 12, 2008
Presenter: Sharon Gunn. FMI, www.celtichearts.org/chwksp.html.
Dangerously Sexy: Putting Heat as Well as Danger in Your RS
Sponsor: MRSWA Coffin (KillerInstincts)
Fee: $15-$30
Date: August 1-31, 2008
Presenter: Angela Knight. FMI, killerinstincts@rwamysterysuspense.org, www.rwamysterysuspense.org/coffin.html.
Discover How to Grow a Story Spine
Sponsor: Celtic Hearts Romance Writers
Fee: $10-$15
Date: August 11-September 7, 2008
Presenter: Sylvie Kurtz. FMI, www.celtichearts.org/chwksp.html.
From Austen to Aliens: Creating Classic Tough Chicks
Sponsor: Heart of Carolina Romance Writers
Fee: $15-$20
Date: August 1-31, 2008
Presenter: Jacqui Jacoby. FMI, www.heartofcarolina.org.online_classes.html.
Getting It Right: Real-Life Detail for Your Law Enforcement Hero
Sponsor: MRSWA Coffin (MurderOne)
Fee: $15-$30
Date: August 1-31, 2008
Presenter: Rae Monet, former FBI agent & current PI. FMI, <midgeblue1@aol.com>, www.rwamysterysuspense.org/coffin.html.
Is That Hollywood Calling?
Sponsor: From The Heart Romance Writers
Fee: free-$20
Date: August 4-31, 2008
Presenter: Cindy Carroll. FMI, www.fthrw.com/workshops/.
Living the Life of a Writer: Is It All Really Glamour & Bon Bons?
Sponsor: Southern Tier Authors of Romance
Fee: $15-$20
Date: August, 2008
Presenter: Tina Gerow. FMI, members.aol.com,STARRWA/workshop.html
Secrets to Successful PR
Sponsor: Mid-Willamette Valley RWA
Fee: $20-$25
Date: August 4-31, 2008
Presenter: Lisa Pulliam. FMI, www.midwillamettevalleyrwa.com/online.classes.htm.
Writing Disabled Characters
Sponsor: Elements of RWA Chapter
Fee: $6-$9
Date: August 18-22, 2008
Presenter: Sara Reinke. FMI, www.elementsofrwa.com/workshops.htm#WritingDisabled.
Writing Inspirational Romance
Sponsor: Orange County Chapter
Fee: $20-$30
Date: August 11-September 7, 2008
Presenter: Gail Gaymer Martin. FMI, www.occrwa.org/onlineclasssignup.html.
September On-Line Workshops
None Available
October On-Line Workshops
NaNoWriMo: November is Only the Beginning
Sponsor: From the Heart Romance Writers
Fee: free-$10
Date: October 13-17, 2008
Presenter: Cheryl St. John. FMI, www.fthrw.com/workshops/
No Drag, No Sag: Pacing Tricks to Keep Your Readers Turning the Pages
Sponsor: MRSWA Coffin (KillerInstincts)
Fee: $15-$30
Date: October 1-31, 2008
Presenter: Marlyn Jordan. FMI, killerinstincts@rwamysterysuspense.org, <www.rwamysterysuspense.org/coffin.html>.
PR Boot Camp
Sponsor: Orange County Chapter
Fee: $20-$30
Date: October 13-November 9, 2008
Presenter: Louise Ahern. FMI, www.occrwa.org/onlineclasssignup.html
Pump It Up; Building a Memorable Personal Brand
Sponsor: Southern Tier Authors of Romance
Fee: $15-$20
Date: October 2008
Presenter: Jenn Stark. FMI, members.aol.com , www.starrwa/workshop.html
Query Letters That Sell, Cover Letters That Wow, Submission Packages That Shout “Buy Me!”
Sponsor: Elements of RWA Chapter
Fee: $11-$21
Date: October 1-31, 2008
Presenter: Julie Rowe. FMI, www.elementsofrwa.com/workshops.htm#QueryLetters.
Self-Publishing
Sponsor: Heart of Carolina Romance Writers
Fee: $15-$20
Date: October 1-31, 2008
Presenter: Karen Dodd. FMI, www.heartofcarolina.org/online_classes.html
Understanding Undercover Operations for Writers: How to Set Them Up, Bust Them, and Barely Live Through Them
Sponsor: MRSWA Coffin (MurderOne)
Fee: $15-$30
Date: October 1-31, 2008
Presenter: Lucinda Schroeder, criminologist & retired Federal agent. FMI, midgeblue1@aol.com, www.rwamysterysuspense.org/coffin.html
Using Your Web Site as a Marketing Tool
Sponsor: San Diego RWA
Fee: $25-$30
Date: October 6-13, 2008
Presenter: Annie Jennings. FMI, www.rwasd.com/training/.
Witches, Kelpies & Fairies, Oh My!: Paranormal Otherworld of Scotland
Sponsor: Celtic Hearts Romance Writers
Fee: $10-$15
Date: October 1-31, 2008
Presenter: Cindy Vallar. FMI, www.celltichearts.org/chwksp.html.
Please submit all contest and conference announcements to Susan Burge Alverson at susanalverson@maccom. Deadline and format instructions are provided at the end of each C&C column in the RWR. Thank you!
Deadlines are firm. Deadline for the September issue (which will include items with a contest deadline or conference date in October, November, or December or with an on-line workshop date in November) is July 1. 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. Please follow the brief formats in these listings. E-mail submissions confirmed by reply. No attachments please. Send to Susan Burge Alverson, <susanalverson@mac.com>. Thank you!
For RITA, GH, and National Conference information, please contact RWA’s main office at 832-717-5200.
