The Las Vegas Writers Conference
Sponsored by The Henderson Writers Group
Do you have an Award-worthy eBook that deserves more attention? The eLit Book Awards are an efficient, affordable marketing tool that can make a huge impact on your marketing campaign. Each year, medals go to both established eBook publishers and first-time digital publishers. We reward those who exhibit the courage, innovation, and creativity to bring about … Read more
Tony Mendoza is reaching out to see if any of you writers, specifically in the thriller, psychological thriller, suspense, genres would be interested in being interviewed on your work. He’s hosting a podcast right now in support of a film he’s scheduled for shooting in January 2016 (demo: http://lifeinthehole.com/the-ninth-district-by-douglas-dorow/). If you happen to know anyone who would … Read more
Be sure to time your visit to Joe’s signing so you can drive down and around the block to support your fellow members, Alba Arango, and Tina Willis, who will both be signing copies of their books at The Writer’s Block, Vegas’ newest Indie bookstore. The signing begins at 5pm and runs until 7:30pm. Tina … Read more
This Saturday, July 25, will be a busy, busy day for HWG members. From 1p, to 5pm Joseph Bonpensiero will be at The Mob Museum reading selections from and signing copies of his book, “Niputi (The Nephew), Life Under the Shadow of a Mafia Killer.” The Mob Museum is located at 300 Stewart Avenue, Las … Read more
Looking for a place to inspire you? One that might get the ideas rattling around in your head to flow through your fingertips to keyboard, or get the ink flowing from your favorite pen (or pencil) onto your pad of paper? The serenity of June Lake, California might be just the place to renew your energy … Read more
Whether you are self-published or you’ve gone with a traditional publisher, you need a whole host of marketing ploys to help promote your book. Here’s one that just might be worth the small fee: The 6th Annual eLit Awards. If your book has a publishing date no earlier than January 2014, they’ll be accepting submissions at … Read more
You’ve often heard member Bill Walles mention this guy’s name. Larry Brooks is a writing coach, best selling author, and has been an inspiration to many. Here’s the latest post to his website blog with some great information for the “intimidated, first time novelist.” Link: Story Fix
A reminder that The Masters Review Short Story Award for New Writers deadline is close at hand! The awards recognizes the best piece of fiction (under 6000) words with $2000, publication, and agency review by Curtis Brown’s Katherine Fausset. Second and third place stories also receive agency review, publication, and $200 and $100 respectively. They define … Read more
Grant Writing USA and Grant Management USA will present two workshops in Las Vegas Learn where to find the grants and how to get them in Las Vegas. Learn to stay in compliance and keep the money in Las Vegas. Attend this grant management training, August 6-7, 2015 in Las Vegas, and you’ll learn what … Read more
This is a gentle reminder – a nudge, if you will – that a previous post announced a call for submissions to the Golden Quill Awards. No meeting tonight leaves you with more time to spruce up that entry to the Golden Quill Awards in Short Fiction, Poetry, or Flash Fiction. The entry deadline is … Read more
Here’s a fun time we can all have together while we support a fellow HWG member., and to prove to Barnes & Noble that their support of local authors is important and appreciated. Who knows – they may sign YOU up for your own meet and greet. There will be an After Party at 7:00PM … Read more
The Master’s Review announces all kinds of contests and calls for submission in their blog. Jump on over MASTER’S REVIEW BLOG and check them out. While you’re there, sign up to receive their newsletter. It’s well worth the time for any serious writer.