The Las Vegas Writers Conference
Sponsored by The Henderson Writers Group
Paul Atreides Toledo Bend Review is seeking quality nonfiction, fiction, poetry and photography. They accept unsolicited manuscripts from new and emerging authors as well as seasoned professionals – we do not accept simultaneous submissions. They encourage writers to submit manuscripts between 1500-3500 words. While they are not a paying market at this time, authors receive 2 copies of the publication along with … Read more
Geoff Schumacher will the guest speaker for August 29, 2016, 6:30 p.m., meeting at Community Lutheran Church, 3720 E. Tropicana Ave., Las Vegas, Nevada. “Howard Hughes, the Mob and the Rise of Las Vegas” Geoff Schumacher is the director of content for the Mob Museum in Las Vegas. A University of Nevada, Reno graduate, Schumacher was a reporter … Read more
Don’t forget: Author John Garth will be the guest speaker on Monday, July 25, at Community Lutheran Church. Shadow of the Past: How the ghosts of World War I came back to haunt The Lord of the Rings. Exactly 100 years after Tolkien fought in the Battle of the Somme, it’s time to see how … Read more
Nationally-renowned poet and author PATRICIA SMITH reads in Las Vegas Saturday, August 27, 2016, at two different venues. First, Ms. Smith will lead a writers’ workshop at 2:00 p.m. at the Clark County Library, 1401 Flamingo Rd., Las Vegas. That same evening, Ms. Smith will read from her work at 7:00 p.m. at the Nevada … Read more
Don’t forget that Monday, July 18, 6:30 at Community Lutheran Church will feature guest speaker C. Hope Clark talking on the writing process, and how her two series came to be. A crazed mystery fan, C. Hope Clark has written The Carolina Slade Mysteries and The Edisto Island Mysteries set in lowcountry South Carolina. She has also indiepublished … Read more
The Nevada Film Office announces a panel discussion about the latest trends in Film, TV, Web Series and Animation, and a chance to pitch your project! MICHAEL WIESE PRODUCTIONS (Filmmaking Books) and NEVADA WOMEN’S FILM FESTIVAL PROUDLY PRESENT THE FUTURE OF STORY — LAS VEGAS MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 2016, 8:00 PM TO 9:30 PM LOCATION: Green … Read more
Don’t forget that Monday, July 18, 6:30 at Community Lutheran Church will feature guest speaker C. Hope Clark talking on the writing process, and how her two series came to be. A crazed mystery fan, C. Hope Clark has written The Carolina Slade Mysteries and The Edisto Island Mysteries set in lowcountry South Carolina. She has also indiepublished … Read more
Leviosa is a 4-day non-profit Harry Potter, Young Adult Lit & Writing conference at Green Valley Ranch in Henderson, NV, July 7 – 10. They thought some of you might be interested in the Writing Track, and the literary agent one-on-one pitching sessions available for an additional fee of $25 beyond day pass/registration costs (prices $60-$450: vary from one day … Read more
Author John Garth will be the guest speaker on Monday, July 25, at Community Lutheran Church. Shadow of the Past: How the ghosts of World War I came back to haunt The Lord of the Rings. Exactly 100 years after Tolkien fought in the Battle of the Somme, it’s time to see how it shaped … Read more
Writers of Southern Nevada is looking for a local traditional/indie/self published author for it’s next PAINTED STORIES event on Sunday July 31st at the Jewel Box Theater! The theme this time is Endless Summer so adventure, romance, travel all fits. Read an excerpt from your book and watch your words inspire artists to paint! $50 … Read more
Writer Advice, www.writeradvice.com, has been running contests for over 10 years. They are known for their feedback and have cut fees this year. Plus, this year, they’re running four contests instead of two. Enter a piece of flash fiction. Or a short story. Dazzle, delight, mesmerize, or enlighten us. Do all four if you can. Writer Advice’s Flash Fiction Contest, www.writeradvice.com seeks your best … Read more
Alabama Blue BOOK LAUNCH PARTY! Saturday May 28, 2016 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. P T’s GOLD Pub | 6570 S Buffalo Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89113 Toni will read brief excerpts from Alabama Blue throughout the event, and each guest will receive a raffle ticket for a drawing of Vintage books and glassware! Four drawings … Read more