Moncton Freelance Writers - Upcoming Writing Workshops & Events

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HOW TO GET PUBLISHED If you've ever dreamed of becoming a published author, this workshop is for you. We’ll cover everything from getting started to getting an agent, from publishing your short pieces to publishing your book, from writing a query letter to writing what the book publishers want. Bring your questions. Come and get ready to be published! Workshop leader Brian Henry has been a book editor and creative writing teacher for more than 25 years. He has helped many of his students get their first book published and launch their careers as authors. Special Option: Participants may bring a draft of a query letter you might use to interest an agent or publisher in your book. You don’t need to bring anything, but if you do, 3 copies could be helpful. This workshop is part of The Frye Festival, Moncton NB When: Friday, April 23, 2010 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Location: City Grill, 2nd floor (130 Westmorland St.) Price: $55 (general public) $50 (PWAC members) Tickets for this workshop are available by contacting the Moncton Coliseum box office. WORKSHOP DOUBLE-BILL IN JUNE! “Writing for children and young adults” Whether you want to write the next best-selling children’s books or just want to create stories for your own kids, this workshop is for you. Learn how to write stories kids and young adults will love, and find out what you need to know to sell your book. Special option: Bring your picture book manuscript or if you’re writing for older children or teens, bring your opening pages, and get them critiqued on the spot. If you’re not currently working on a children’s story, don’t worry, we’ll get you started! “Genres that Sell” ~ How to write and sell commercial woman's fiction ~ Get the inside story. Whether you want to write a blockbuster bestseller like Bridget Jones’s Diary, a traditional Harlequin-style romance, or woman’s erotica, this workshop will show you how. Learn the "secret formulas" and how to brainstorm a story line. Find out how much money authors earn and where the best opportunities are to get published now. Workshop leader Brian Henry has been a book editor and creative writing teacher for more than 25 years. He has helped many of his students get their first book published and launch their careers as authors. When: June 26, 2010 Time: Children's writing: 9AM - 12PM Genres that Sell: 1PM - 4PM Location: TBA, Moncton, NB To register, email Brian Henry: brianhenry@sympatico.ca Brian's Quick Brown Fox Blog: http://quick-brown-fox-canada.blogspot.com/	REVEILLE! AT THE FRYE FESTIVAL April 21, 2010 MonctonWriters once again will host REVEILLE! An open mic evening of laughter and sharing as the general public (and a celeb or two) read those angst-filled words they wrote as children. You won't want to miss this - last year's event was hilarious. Rummage through your attics and archives to find essays, poetry, songs, letters, diary entries or stories that you wrote as a child or teen, then come join in with the fun. No experience necessary. Anyone is welcome to participate. The only rule? What you read must have been written in your youth when we all fumbled with words. When: April 21, 2010 Where: Moncton Press Club, 160 Assomption Blvld., Moncton NB Time: 7:00 pm Questions? Contact us at info@monctonwriters.ca FOR MORE INFO ON THE FULL FRYE LITERARY SCHEDULE VISIT www.frye.ca PWAC WRITING CONTEST We are proud to announce PWAC’s first annual writing awards for short articles (1200 words or less) and feature articles (1201 words and up) published in 2009. DEADLINE: Entries must be postmarked by *March 19th, 2010*. For complete details on how to apply in each category, click below. Guidelines for short articles (.pdf) Guidelines for feature articles (.pdf) Atlantic Writers Conference When: July 9-11, 2010 Location: Mount Allison University, Sackville, NB Details coming soon on: WFNB Wordspring Read what past participants have had to say about PWAC Workshops... “For the first time, I feel like I’m a writer! Thank you.” M. Williams "I enjoyed this workshop so much; you all gave so much time and effort to provide us with the best information from your personal experience....I am so grateful to all of you for providing us this opportunity to accomplish our vision...Thank you all so much and I will attend your next workshop." E. Nowlan "It was an excellent workshop. It was well-organized and the agenda was structured to meet attendees' needs. There was lots of good information that was engagingly delivered, a great variety of professional perspectives, and good snacks!" S. MacDonald	The Moncton Chapter of PWAC meets on the Third Wednesday of the month (most often at the Moncton Press Club) for truly exciting business meetings. Because we love to eat and socialize (and we've discovered this doesn't pair well with business), we also meet on the First Friday at various eatery locations in the Moncton area to swap news and congratulate each other on our outstanding successes and achievements. Next Business Meeting: 5:30 pm, Mar 17, Moncton Press Club Next Lunch Social: 11:45 am, Mar 5th (email for location/details several days before) Thinking of Joining PWAC? Potential Members are welcome to join us for lunch once or twice to meet the group and learn more about the organization. Please confirm attendance by contacting the Chapter President the week of the lunch. PWAC Chapter Events Across Canada The PWAC website lists Chapter events taking place across the country. Click here to check what's happening in your area. "We are a society strangling in unnecessary words, circular constructions, pompous frills and meaningless jargon.... "...But the secret of good writing is to strip every sentence to its cleanest components." William K. Zinsser, On Writing Well.

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