Wednesday, January 14, 2009
The Gulf Coast "Do It Write" Literary Competition
The Pasco/NPR Writers Group, under the auspices of Florida Writers Association, is hosting a literary competition, The Gulf Coast Do It Write Literary Competition. There will be four categories, General Fiction (mainstream, romance, etc) and Non-Fiction; Science Fiction/Fantasy; Mystery/Thriller/Suspense.
The top three winners will have their entries read by an acquisitions editor. Everyone knows how near to impossible it is to reach an editor, but we have three committed to this project: Christy Philippe, Medallion Press, General Fiction and Non-Fiction; Claire Eddy, Tor/Forge Books, Science Fiction/Fantasy; Faith Black, senior editor at Avalon Books, Mystery/Thriller/Suspense.
One insider tip for Avalon submissions: For these categories they don’t want romance. They want the focus on the plot. This competition is open to both published and un-published authors.
The entry fee is $25.00. The submissions must be received no later than 2/1/09. Please mail your submissions and your check to:
Mrs. Dahris Clair, P.O. Box 538, New Port Richey, FL 34656. Checks should be made payable to Florida Writers Association. Write "Do It Write Competition" in the memo section of your check.
Submissions should include the first thirty (30) pages only, but should end at the end of a paragraph, not mid-sentence; and a one-page synopsis of all important plot elements, especially the ending. Use Times New Roman 12 font, one inch margins all around, double spaced.
Your name should not appear on any of the pages except the separate cover page. Include your mailing address, e-mail address and telephone number. Receipt will be acknowledged by e-mail. If you have questions, e-mail Dahris Clair at PascoRegionalWriters@verizon.net.
Tampa Group January Meeting
Our Speaker for our Saturday, January 17, 2009 monthly meeting: Brandi Winans
She is the author of her new book called The Flip Side of Glory, (available January , 2009),The Wannabe Seminars, The Stepping Stones of Life (now available on CD at Target.com and Amazon.com), former Radio Host of Parents Talk Teens Rap Radio Show on Christian stations, WTBN 570 & 910AM in Tampa Florida and a D.i.S.C. Behavioral Personality Trainer. She was recipient of the 2005 Woman & Youth Award, for her outstanding dedication to the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Suncoast.
She is a Board of Director and Past President of The Boys & Girls Club of the Suncoast Guild, President and Board Member of Day For Our Children, Inc., a former member of the Hillsborough West Juvenile Detention Community Advisory Board, a member of the District 6 Department of Juvenile Justice Steering Committee, a member of the Charles Britt Faith and Community Advisory Board, and founder of the Wannabe Outreach Program for Troubled Teens. In 2006, she was given an award for her dedication to the youth of Florida by the Department of Juvenile Justice and a Certificate of Appreciation from Charles Britt Halfway House for residential and staff advocacy and support.
She was past Education Chair for Women’s Council of Realtors, Buyers Agent Specialist, Corporate Relocation Specialist, Graduate of Source One Mortgage College, Graduate of Floyd Wickman’s “Sweathogs”, Train the Trainer I, and majored in Communications, Business Development and Marketing.
She is a member of the National Assoc. of Women Writers, The Florida Writers Association, Pinellas County Schools Speakers Bureau, The Florida Writers Association, World Speakers Association, The St. Pete Chamber and has Chaired many Charitable and Special Events.
Her “I believe in you” attitude makes her a sought after speaker. Her Greatest Blessing: Her Family and friends.
We always meet the third Saturday of every month except December from 10 am-12 pm at:
Barnes & Noble BooksellersCarrollwood
11802 N. Dale Mabry Highway
Tampa, FL 33618
813-871-6446
