The Las Vegas Writers Conference
Sponsored by The Henderson Writers Group
LVWCWebmaster The deadline is approaching for the Writer’s Digest Short-Short Story contest. You have until December 14, 2015 to enter. Give it your best shot. You’ve got nothing to lose and everything to gain: a chance at $3,000, a trip to the NY WD conference, and national exposure! So, spruce up that short story, keep it … Read more
The Helen Stewart Poetry Award is open to Clark County residents only. Find more information at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPNLS1MCMpI
On November 6, author Michelle Evans will be in town to speak about her book, The X-15 Rocket Plane. If you’re a Sci-Fi writer and any portion of your work hits anywhere above our atmosphere, here’s your chance to get some valuable information. The flyer is attached for your convenience. Download it for all the … Read more
Writer’s Digest is again giving you a chance to win some money. Submit your short-short story of 1500 words (or less) for the chance to win. Just look at the lovely list of things you could get: $3,000 in cash Their short story title published in Writer’s Digest magazine’s July/August 2016 issue A paid trip … Read more
GNU Call for Submissions. “All Genres are Created Equal” is the motto of the GNU, a new annual online literary journal run by the MFA program at National University. In addition to the standard “literary” fare (poetry, literary fiction, creative nonfiction), the GNU gladly accepts genre writing of all kinds: science fiction, mystery, noir, short plays, children’s literature, YA … Read more
We Are Called to Rise at Henderson Libraries Paseo Verde Library hosts Las Vegas author Laura McBride Laura McBride, Las Vegas author and English professor at the College of Southern Nevada, will speak about her debut book, “We Are Called to Rise,” at the Paseo Verde Library on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 10a.m. McBride’s … Read more
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.