The Las Vegas Writers Conference
Sponsored by The Henderson Writers Group
Paul Atreides This is your reminder about Spooky Story Night. It will be held Friday, Oct. 23, 6pm, at Darrah’s home. Cost is $10 per person and benefits the HWG. Remember, this is YOUR group and it needs your support. The fun of the evening will be the Spooky Story Contest. Submit a piece of Flash Fiction, … Read more
The LV Romance Writers are hosting a workshop with Michael Hauge, story coach for novels and screenplays, on November 14, 2015, 9am-5:30pm at Sunset Station. The cost is $100 for the full day event. To register or to get more detailed information go to: LVRWA Individual coaching appointments will be available on November 15. (See … Read more
That’s right: today’s the day when we gently encourage you, fans of Big Sur Writing Workshops, to tell seven friends about the upcoming Dec 4 – 6 Big Sur Writing Workshop to be held at the world-famous Big Sur Lodge. Why, you ask? Here’s why: 1. You love your friends. And naturally, you want the best for them. So why … Read more
The Henderson Library District is hosting a creative writing and artwork contest. They will accept prose – fiction and non-fiction – and poetry. Making this contest unique: artwork is also a category. It would be great to have our group make a showing. I’ve attached the submission guidelines (in PDF). Henderson Library Contest Brochure
I totally spaced the posting the Conference Club sign-up sheet. This is a PDF you may download. Please remember that this is available to members of the Henderson Writer’s Group whose dues are current. Members have until October 31st to qualify for the Early Bird Discount. Conference Club Signup Sheet
Once again, the folks at TextAloud have donated two copies of their software for us to raffle off. The generosity and support of writers is greatly appreciated. If I did this correctly, the above picture should contain a link to their website.
Some members have been asking about the guidelines for submitting to the upcoming HWG anthology, Writer’s Bloc. I’ve attached the submission document for your use. Reminder: You must be a current, paid member to be eligible. 2015 Anthology Submission Flyer
Announcing $2000 Fall Fiction Contest with Jeff VanderMeer Plan on taking some time to hone your craft this weekend? Well, let the Masters Review give you something to shoot for! Submissions are now open for our Fall Fiction Contest featuring Jeff VanderMeer as judge. $2000 will be awarded to the winner ($200 / $100 awarded … Read more
2015 Live Canon International Poetry Competition submission deadline is September 6. First prize is £1000. The winning poem will also be eligible for the Forward Prize for best individual poem. The unique aspect of the Live Canon competition is that all the shortlisted poems are performed by the Live Canon ensemble (from memory) in a special … Read more
Juan Felipe Herrera, newly appointed Poet Laureate of the United States, to read his works September 26 at Nevada State College. Clark County Poet Laureate Bruce Isaacson announces a reading by U.S. Poet Laureate Juan Felipe Herrera will be held on the campus of Nevada State College in Henderson at 7 p.m. Saturday, September 26. … Read more
It’s never too early to start. In fact, if you’re writing you’re getting ready. But, according to “Flame to the moth,” the latest article by associate editor Meredith Quinn of The Writer magazine, agents Mark Gottlieb and Lane Heymont suggest you consider these “must-bring” items: “Gottlieb: Pen, paper and one’s inner-muse. Heymont: Business cards, professional attire (business casual … Read more
to announce points of interest on the Las Vegas Writer’s Conference. The Early Bird Registration ends on October 31, 2015. For a mere $375 you get an all-access pass to the three-day event. That includes all workshops, panels, meals, and pitches. And this is one conference opportunity you don’t want to pass up! The Keynote Address at … Read more