Literary Events

Call for 10-Minute Play Submissions!

The University of Houston School of Theatre & Dance is excited to announce a new 10-Minute  Play Festival for spring of 2014. We will begin accepting submissions for this festival on August 1,  2013; the submission period closes on October 15, 2013. 12-14 selected 10-minute plays will  receive productions as part of a multi-evening festival, produced in the newly upgraded José  Quintero Theatre on the University of Houston campus. This...

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Free Webinar: Secrets of an Acquisition Editor: How to Get the Attention of a Traditional Publisher

Just wanted to let you know that Simon and Schuster and Archway Publishing are offering a free webinar. On August 22nd at 11:30 A.M, join Michael Szczerban, Editor at Simon and Schuster, as he reveals key tips on presenting yourself and your book to grab an editor’s attention.  This webinar will offer valuable insight and practical advice to help you get your book noticed–whether you’re pitching an agent, an editor or trying to engage a...

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THE VENTURA COUNTY WRITERS CLUB: Footsteps to Follow: How to go from Writer to Author

Book Shepherd Ellen Reid Shares “Footsteps to Follow: How to go from Writer to Author” at VCWC September Meeting The meeting will celebrate the club’s 80th anniversary.  (Ventura, CA – September 3, 2013)  Ellen Reid has years of experience in assisting authors as they navigate the treacherous waters of self-publishing. At the Ventura County Writers Club meeting on September 10, 2013, she will give authors a clearer picture of the various...

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Ashe County On the Same Page Literary Festival

Event: On the Same Page Literary Festival to be held September 17-21, 2013 in West Jefferson, NC.  Description:  The literary festival will focus on the theme “Secrets” and will include a writing competition, a community read, a book fair, a quilt fair, and a farmers market.  Scheduled authors include Joseph Bathanti, Emily Colin, Kevin Duffus, Georgann Eubanks, Amy Greene, D.G. Martin, Karen Musgrave, Janet Pittard & Stephen...

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Nationally Known Authors Headline Fall 2013 Hillerman Writers Conference

2013 TONY HILLERMAN WRITERS CONFERENCE: NATIONALLY KNOWN AUTHORS TO TEACH AT GATHERING SANTA FE, NM –A handpicked faculty of award-winning published authors, who are also accomplished teachers, will headline the 2013 Tony Hillerman Writers Conference. Established to honor author Tony Hillerman, the conference keeps Hillerman’s legacy alive and welcomes writers of all genres and abilities. The 2013 conference will be Nov. 7–9, 2013  in...

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4 Keys to a Killer Book Cover Design—a free webinar

INTRODUCING the 4 Keys to a Killer Book Cover Design—a free webinar! Your book cover is often the most powerful and sometimes the best marketing tool to help grab attention at bookstores and online. So you want to make sure you know the keys to designing a great cover. In this free webinar, hosted by Archway Publishing, Jason Heuer, Assistant Art Director at Simon & Schuster will reveal the keys to creating eye-catching covers for fiction...

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