Literary Events

A Writer’s Weekend with Dr. Wayne Dyer: You could be the NEXT Hay House Author

Date: May 03, 2014 – May 04, 2014 Sponsored by: Hay House Format: Lectures & Events Location: Broward County Convention Center, Fort Lauderdale, FL HayHouse.com: $450.00 Take advantage of this rare opportunity to work side by side with one of the most prolific authors of all time and give yourself permission to make your writing and publishing dreams come true! Imagine empowering others with your book. Author of 16 New York Times...

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Get Clean, Get Creative: Write-In at Gotham Writers

An average March To-Do List: Start spring cleaning Complete March Madness bracket Attend a Write-In For those of you who have never been to a Write-In — It’s equal parts social and literary. A teacher gives an interesting writing prompt. We write. We share. We eat, drink, and mingle. No pressure, no critiquing, no angst. Just freewheeling creativity. It will get your juices flowing no matter what type of writing you favor. Cost: $20 Times and...

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PHOTOBUCKET PHOTO CONTEST

Photo Contest: #pbQuotes Its a new year and Spring is right around the corner. Where will your fresh start lead you? Are you on the road to amazing travels or walking a path to discover new things around you? Share your journey with a photo and the words of wisdom that paved the way. How to enter: Dig up or shoot an unforgettable travel photo Add your favorite quote using the Photobucket editor Share it on Instagram, Twitter or Photobucket...

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Announcing NASA’s 2014 Edition of the Cassini Scientist for a Day Essay Contest

The Cassini spacecraft launched in October 1997 and has been orbiting Saturn since 2004.  We are celebrating Cassini’s 10-year anniversary orbiting Saturn with a special edition of the essay contest.  The 2014 Cassini Scientist for a Day Essay Contest is open to students in grades 5-12.  Essays must be under 500 words. There are three essay topics to choose from: Target 1.  Saturn’s F ring Target 2.  Saturn’s moon, Titan Target 3.  Saturn...

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May 15-18: Writers’ Retreat at Folly Beach, S.C.

The Writers’ Workshop 15th Annual Writers’ Retreat will be held May 15-18, 2014 at Folly Beach, SC. It is open to a small group of beginning or experienced writers, and is an ideal place to relax, write and review participant’s work. Daily sessions in fiction, creative non-fiction and memoirs will be led by The Writers’ Workshop instructors. Participants stay at a beach house across from the ocean. The all-inclusive rate (except for meals) is...

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JOIN THE GOTHAM WRITE-IN

Do you wish there was a place you could go for writing inspiration and practice? Where you could hang out with other writers? Without needing to make a long-term commitment or spend a lot of money? Gotham Write-Ins are that place. Here’s what happens. The teacher gives an interesting writing prompt. Everyone writes for a while. Then, those who want to read aloud their work. You take a break and socialize. Then you go through the process...

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