The Las Vegas Writers Conference
Sponsored by The Henderson Writers Group
LVWCWebmaster 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
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