August Contests
The Dawn Thompson Memorial Haunted Hearts: Unpublished
Sponsor: Gothic Romance Writers
Fee: $15-$25
E-Receipt/Postmark Deadline: August 1, 2008
Entry: 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 Judges: published, unpublished.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13th Annual Golden Rose: Unpublished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
Entry: 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Eligibility: published, unpublished
Entry: 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 Categories: published, unpublished.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
Entry: 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
Entry: 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
7th Annual Finally A Bride
Sponsor: Oklahoma RWA
Fee: $25-$30
E-Deadline: September 1, 2008
Eligibility: not contracted/published
Entry: 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
Entry: 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
Entry: 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
Entry: 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
Entry: 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
Entry: 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
Entry: 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
Entry: 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
Entry: 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
Entry: 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>, <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
Entry: 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>, <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
Entry: 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
Entry: 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
Entry: 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>, <mainerwa.com>.
**The Emily 2009
Sponsor: West Houston RWA
Fee: $20-$30
Receipt/E-Deadline: October 7, 2008
Eligibility: not published in novel-length fiction in category entered in last 5 years
Entry: 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 & agent Maura Kye-Casella; ST, Kerry Donovan, NAL & agent Elizabeth Pomada; best of the best, critique by Leis Pederson, Berkley. 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
Entry: 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
Entry: 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>.
**Happily Ever After Last Chapter Contest
Sponsor: Mid-Michigan RWA
Fee: $20-$30
Postmark/E-Deadline: November 1, 2008
Eligibility: not contracted/published in category entered in last 3 years
Entry: last chapter/epilogue of ms., synopsis (30 pages total max). Categories: short/long contemporary series, ST/mainstream with romantic elements, RS, historical, paranormal, inspirational, erotica/sensual. Final Judges: TBA. Top Prize: MMRWA heart pendant, certificate. FMI, entry form, and rules, <www.midmichiganrwa.org>.
22nd Annual Hook, Line, and Sinker
Sponsor: HVRWA
Fee: $10
Postmark Deadline: November 1, 2008
Entry: 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/>.
**11th Annual GOTCHA!
Sponsor: Silicon Valley Romance Writers
Fee: $25
E-Receipt Deadline: November 12, 2008
Eligibility: not published in category entered
Entry: first 15 pages. Categories/Final Judges: historical, Hilary Sares, Kensington; Regency sweet to spicy, Hilary Sares, Kensington; inspirational, Emily Rodmell, Steeple Hill; paranormal, Jessica Wade, Berkley Jove; short contemporary, Susan Litman, Silhouette; long contemporary, Keyren Gerlach, HQN; mainstream contemporary, Deb Werksman, Sourcebooks; series mystery/RS, Allison Lyons, Harlequin; ST mystery/RS, Chris Keeslar, Dorchester. FMI, entry form, and rules, contact Joy Baxter or Elizabeth Fischer, <Fischer/gotcha@svrwa.com>, <www.svrwa.com/gotcha-contest>.
*Open to Published Authors
**Open to Published and Unpublished Authors
Conferences
August Conferences
NONE SUBMITTED
September Conferences
Central Ohio Fiction Writers Conference
Sponsor: Central Ohio Fiction Writers
Location: University Plaza, Columbus, OH
Fee: $100-$115
Date: September 12-13, 2008
Keynote: Mary Jo Putney. Friday Night Workshop: Alicia Rasley. Breakout sessions. Agent/editor appointments. FMI, <www.COFW.org>.
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>.
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, <vicrwa.ca/>.
October Conferences
Romance in the Mountains: Fall In Love With Writing Again
Sponsor: Utah RWA
Location: Grand Summit at the Canyons, Park City, UT
Fee: $149-159
Date: October 3-4, 2008
Featured: Julia Quinn Speakers: Sherry Lewis, Lynn Kurland, Nicole Jordan, RaeAnne Thayne. Editors: Cerridwen/Ellora’s Cave, Pocket. Agent: 3 Seas Literary Agency. Author workshops. Panels. Appointments. Awards. Book signing. FMI, contact Lesli Lytle, <lmuirl@yahoo.com>, <www.utahrwa.com>.
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>, <lowcountryrwa.com/retreat/beach-bound-retreat/>.
November Conferences
Lowcountry Beach Bound Retreat
Sponsor: Lowcountry RWA
Location: Beach house on Isle of Palms, SC
Fee: $75-$250
Date: November 1-2, 2008
Speakers: Joanna Wayne, Blake Snyder, Robin Owen, Debra Moffitt. Workshops. Networking. FMI, <CHASauthors@aol.com>, <lowcountryrwa.com/retreat/beach-bound-retreat/>.
Fall Fest
Sponsor: Florida Romance Writers
Location: Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Airport Hotel, Dania, FL
Fee: $50-$55
Date: November 8, 2008
F. Paul Wilson will present a workshop on characterization. FMI, <vglevine@hotmail.com>, <www.frwriters.org/meetings.html>.
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
September Workshops
Building a Web Page
Sponsor: Heart of Carolina Romance Writers
Fee: $15-$20
Date: September 1-30, 2008
Presenter: Kathy Schindler. FMI, <www.heartofcarolina.org.online_classes.html>.
Can This Manuscript Be Saved?
Sponsor: Orange County Chapter
Fee: $20-$30
Date: September 15-October 12, 2008
Presenter: Susan Meier. FMI, <www.occrwa.org/onlineclasssignup.html>.
A Cop’s Life A-Z: A=Academy, B=Burglary, Etc.
Sponsor: MRSWA Coffin (MurderOne)
Fee: $15-$30
Date: September 1-30, 2008
Presenter: Kathy Bennett. FMI, <midgeblue1@aol.com>, <www.rwamysterysuspense.org/coffin.html>.
Crisis, Climax, Resolution: Writing to the End
Sponsor: Passionate Ink
Fee: $15-$20
Date: September 24-26, 2008
Presenter: Robin Matheson. FMI, <karen.e.erickson@gmail.com>, <passionateink.org/workshops>.
Lining Up the Bones: Crafting Your Paranormal
Sponsor: From the Heart Romance Writers
Fee: free-$15
Date: September 8-21, 2008
Presenter: Angie Fox. FMI, <www.fthrw.com/workshops/>.
Make It Happen: Harnessing Your Inner Power to Break In (or Back In) the World of Publishing
Sponsor: Published Author Special Interest Chapter
Fee: $30
Date: September, 2008
Presenters: Christie Craig and Faye Hughes. FMI, <www.pasic.net/classes.html>.
Making GMC Work for You
Sponsor: Celtic Hearts Romance Writers
Fee: $10-$15
Date: September 1-6, 2008
Presenter: Robyn DeHart. FMI, <www.celtichearts.org/chwksp.html>.
Mind Your P’s and Q’s: The Secret to Pitches and Query Letters
Sponsor: Hearts Through History Romance Writers
Fee: $10-$20
Presenter: Robin Matheson. FMI, <www.heartsthroughhistory.com/pqs.htm>.
Plotting the Category Suspense
Sponsor: MRSWA Coffin (KillerInstincts)
Fee: $15-$30
Date: September 1-30, 2008
Presenter: Tracy Montoya. FMI, <killerinstincts@rwamysterysuspense.org>, <www.rwamysterysuspense.org/coffin.html>.
Secrets of Selling to Woman’s World Magazine
Sponsor: Los Angeles Romance Authors
Fee: $15-$20
Date: September 2-26, 2008
Presenter: Kate Willoughby. FMI, <www.lararwa.com/eclassschedule.html>.
Take Your Book from Good to Sold: Ten Lessons Learned
Sponsor: Mid-Willamette Valley RWA
Fee: $20-$25
Date: September, 2008
Presenter: Shirley Jump. FMI, <www.midwillamettevalleyrwa.com/online.classes.htm>.
October 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/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>.
Deadlines are firm. 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. Deadline for the December issue (which will include items with a contest deadline or conference date in January, February, or March or with an on-line workshop date in February) is October 1. Please follow the formats in the Web site 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.
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