The Las Vegas Writers Conference
Sponsored by The Henderson Writers Group
Paul Atreides The 2016 Kauai Writers Conference event will take place this coming November, just when the weather starts to turn, and will feature a great line-up of presenters including bestselling authors (partial list): Christina Baker Kline (The Orphan Train) Luis Urrea (Pulitzer finalist) Jonathan Maberry (Bram Stoker awardee five times) Larry Barber (scriptwriter for the X-Files, … Read more
The Poetry and Thought of Michael McClure As part of the Poets of National Stature reading series organized by Clark County Poet Laureate Bruce Isaacson the following is offered with famed poet, playwright and songwriter, Michael McClure: When: Saturday, April 30, 2016 at 7:00 PM Where:Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 S. McLeod Drive, Las Vegas, NV … Read more
The WaterSedge Poetry Chapbook competition is hosted by Writer’s Relief, Inc. The chapbook contest runs until May 25, 2016. The winning poet will receive a $500 cash prize; publication of the poetry chapbook in both print and e-book formats; Amazon distribution for Kindle and print; and 25 free copies. The contest is limited to poetry … Read more
June 24 – 26 at Sunset Station Hotel and Casino Looking for a chance to sneak away from the realities and stresses of everyday life and be able to focus on your craft? Come experience the sweet life of being creative and having twenty-four hours of dedicated writing time! Not only will there be a … Read more
Don’t forget that Janelle Evans will be presenting during the Westside meeting this Wednesday, 6:30pm, at Skinny Dugan’s.
Writers wanted! Artificium is looking for submissions from writers for the 2016 publications. They are looking for good, original writing in any genre. Short fiction/non-fiction up to 10k words and poetry. Modest payment is available, and free copies or downloads for contributors. They provide editorial support and will suggest revisions to promising work. All submissions via email. Next submissions window … Read more
Third time is a charm! Don’t forget the Master’s Review Volume V. This is a great opportunity for writers whose work has not yet been published. Take advantage of this! DEADLINE: MARCH 31, 2016 The Masters Review Volume V is open to submissions, but only until March 31. Ten writers will be published nationally and become … Read more
I know, I know…I’ve been remiss in regular posts. Guess the conference has been using every cell of my pea-sized brain. Anyway, here’s a notice about the annual Literary Classics Awards, which one of our local weather persons received last year. Join them in Las Vegas this fall as they recognize the 6th annual Literary Classics Book … Read more
Don’t forget that local author and CSN faculty member Laura McBride will be our guest speaker at Community Lutheran Church on Monday, March 7. Her book, We Are Called to Rise has been a Barnes & Noble “Discover Great New Writers” selection and is a #1 Indie Next pick. Come hear her speak about this … Read more
Audrey Silverman, director of US Partnerships for Reedsy, announces a new free program called The Editor. Reedsy connects authors and publishers with the world’s best publishing professionals (the likes of Stephen King’s designer, Neil Gaiman’s editor, or Walter Isaacson’s publicist) to produce and commercialize high-quality books. They won the Bookseller award for the best publishing startup of … Read more
Janelle Evans will be the next 5th Wednesday speaker; Skinny Dugan’s, March 30. Janelle M. Evans graduated from Arizona State University with a bachelor’s degree in English and creative writing. She has since published multiple erotic thrillers under pen name, and one young adult novel, HeartShadows, with its sequel, HeartStuck, to be published shortly. In … Read more
The Kenyon Review Short Fiction Contest is accepting submissions until February 29. The contest is open to all writers who have not yet published a book of fiction. Submissions must be 1,200 words or fewer. The Kenyon Review will publish the winning short story in the Jan/Feb 2017 issue, and the author will be awarded … Read more