by CWC Marin administrator | Aug 17, 2013 | Events
The 2013-14 “Opening Act” series begins at 1:00 pm in advance of our regular monthly meeting.
Part Two: Sunday, November 17
“Leaps to Backstory and the Past”
Transitions may be simple blank space or a new chapter while reader engaging transitions use people, objects, and the senses to leap to an earlier period. This session uses examples from novels and short stories to demonstrate fluid movements in time.
If you are interested in making your own “Opening Act” presentation, concerning any aspect of the craft of writing, please contact Jon Shearer at: jc.shearerart@yahoo.com for scheduling. We all possess literary talents that we can share with our fellow members. Take the opportunity to let us know what you know!
by CWC Marin administrator | Aug 15, 2013 | Contests
THE 2013 HALLOWEEN BOOK FESTIVAL CALL FOR ENTRIES
HOLLYWOOD, CA (August 9, 2013) _ The 2013 Halloween Book Festival has issued a call for entries to its annual program honoring the best books of the season. The event is part of the annual Aliens to Zombies Convention (www.alienstozombies.com).
The Halloween Book Festival (www.halloweenbookfestival.com) will consider works in science fiction, horror, general fiction, non-fiction, biography/autobiography, young adult, fantasy, audio/spoken word, photography/art, comics, ‘zines, unconventional romance, wild card (anything goes!), alternative future, time travel and fan fiction. There is no date of publication restriction. All entries must be in English.
The competition honors general excellence and the awards are intended to draw public attention to worthy selections during the busiest season for book sales. Winners in the competition will be able to sell their books at the A to Z Convention, which focuses on monsters and the post-apocalyptic world in pop culture.
Our grand prize for the 2013 Halloween Book Festival winner is a $500 appearance fee and a flight to our awards ceremony in Hollywood.
NOTIFICATION AND DEADLINES: We will notify each entry of the receipt of their package via e-mail and will announce the winning entries on our web site. Regular registration deadline submissions in each category must be postmarked by the close of business on October 1, 2013. Winners will be notified by e-mail and on the web site. Please note that judges read and consider submissions on an ongoing basis, comparing early entries with later submissions at our meetings.
TO ENTER: Entry forms are available online at www.halloweenbookfestival.com or may be faxed to you.
CONTACT:
bruce@halloweenbookfestival.com
323-665-8080
by CWC Marin administrator | Aug 10, 2013 | Events
THE 2013 ANIMALS, ANIMALS, ANIMALS BOOK FESTIVAL – CALL FOR ENTRIES
CHICAGO (August 13, 2013) _ The 2013 Animals, Animals, Animals Book Festival has issued a call for entries to its competition honoring the best stories from the world of dogs, cats, horses, wild beasts, birds, insects, reptiles and other creatures great and small.
The Animals, Animals, Animals Book Festival will consider works in the following categories: dogs, cats, birds, horses, insects, fish, reptiles, children’s books, young adult, working animals, wild card (anything goes!), pets, jungle, farm, city animals, biography/memoirs, talking, photography, horror, science, unpublished manuscripts, and spiritual/religious. All entries must be in English.
The competition honors general excellence and the awards are intended to draw public attention to worthy selections during the busiest season for book sales.
Our grand prize for the 2013 AAA Book Festival winner is a $500 appearance fee and a flight to our gala awards ceremony in Chicago in November, 2013.
Submitted works will be judged by a panel using the following criteria:
1) General excellence and the author’s passion for telling a good story.
2) The potential of the work to reach a wider audience.
FESTIVAL RULES: Animals, Animals, Animals Book Festival submissions cannot be returned. Each entry must contain the official entry form, including your e-mail address and contact telephone number. All shipping and handling costs must be borne by entrants.
Deadline submissions in each category must be postmarked by the close of business on October 10, 2013. Winners will be notified by e-mail and on the web site. Please note that judges read and consider submissions on an ongoing basis, comparing early entries with later submissions at our meetings.
TO ENTER: Entry forms are available online at www.animalsbookfestival.com or may be faxed/e-mailed to you. Please contact our office at 323-665-8080 for fax requests. Applications must be accompanied by a non-refundable entry fee of $50 in the form of a check, money order or PayPal online payment in U.S. dollars for each submission. Multiple submissions are permitted but each entry must be accompanied by a separate form and entry fee.
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CONTACT:
323-665-8080
bruce@animalsbookfestival.com
by CWC Marin administrator | Aug 7, 2013 | Events
September 22, 2013
1 to 5 p.m. at Book Passage in Corte Madera.
Mark your calendars now for this event.
Not only do we have agents and publishers, readings, food/wine/music, our Keynote speaker is Constance Hale.
We need volunteers for this event: food/wine donations, help on the day, and anything else you’d like to contribute to a splendid day!
Contact Event Chair Joan Steidinger: DrJoanS@earthlink.net
See you there!
by CWC Marin administrator | Aug 7, 2013 | Classes and Workshops, Events
| Why There Are Words Literary Reading Series always provides a magical night with its award-winning writers. Join us August 8, 2013 at Studio 333 to find out what the following fine writers have up their sleeves when they read their works on the theme “Magic.” Doors open at 7 pm & readings begin at 7:15. $10. Bring extra cash for books and booze. See the WTAW website for the authors’ full bios and other info.
See the WTAW website for the bios of our readers Nan Cuba, Julia DeBondt_Barker, Katie Hafner, Alan Kaufman, Natalie Serber, Ryan Sloan.
Why There Are Words is the brainchild of and curated by Peg Alford Pursell. WTAW was named SF Guardian’s Best of the Bay for Literary Event 2012. We’re proud of that and glad you agree. We draw writers from all over the world but we continue to showcase the many fabulous Bay Area writers.
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