The Las Vegas Writers Conference
Sponsored by The Henderson Writers Group
Rick Greene. retired IRS employee and member of HWG, will do a TAX presentation and answer questions during the December 30th, 6:30pm, meeting at Skinny Dugan’s. As Rick has said, be aware he was not in Tax Preparation…but he will do his best to explain the process and why you – yes, YOU – need to file … Read more
Mark your calendars! Laura McBride, bestselling author of We Are Called to Rise, will be a featured speaker at the March 7 meeting at 7pm. The topic “Writing About Vegas” may be of interest to many of our members who set their stories locally. Laura McBride is the author of We Are Called to Rise, which was … Read more
If you’re a serious writer, you are at least familiar with the name Chuck Sambuchino. He does a lot of good things for writers, and he’s been faculty at our conference. In particular are his timely updates on Agents open to new submissions. I know we have several writers amongst us who write SciFi and Chuck … 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
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
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
The conferences keep piling up… Here’s the latest from Southern CA. 13th Annual Southern California Writers’ Conference *L.A., which takes place Sept. 25-27, 2015 in Irvine, is fast approaching. It’s shaping up to be another great event. Here’s some of the latest: 1. Two more Special Guest Speakers added 2. Discounted hotel lodging deadline 3. … Read more
If writing in the great outdoors is your thing, if you find nature inspiring, the Desert Institute at Joshua Tree National Park is offering two, new creative writing classes: October 3 “Reading the Desert: Stories and Literature of Joshua Tree” with Ruth Nolan, Author and Professor of Creative Literature, College of the Desert November 6 … Read more
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