If you missed the KWA meeting in February, HB Berlow–president, fills us in. Discussing the idea of Writers Conferences, HB pointed out that there are “three primary reasons to go to a writer’s conference: learning, networking, socializing.” A conference is a great opportunity to learn from other writers, to see what has worked. Their experiences…
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The Creative Life
This article is part of an ongoing series where we feature the skills and talents of our own KWA Members. Ann Fell’s work blends seamlessly her own experiences with her creative outpourings. In the following, she attempts to explain exactly how she does this so effortlessly. We hope you are as inspired as we were….
Thinking Outside the Box
Last weekend, our monthly KWA meeting was all about Thinking Outside the Box, that pesky thing that tends to place boundaries on how we can be successful. The following brief synopsis was provided by our own H.B. Berlow, the facilitator for the day’s proceedings. Be sure to leave a comment below explaining how you’ve been…
It’s Contest Time!
The following information is provided by Samantha LaFantasie, Contest Chair 2012. You may email questions to contest@kwawriters.org. It’s August and that means it’s also contest time! For specific rules and submission information for the KWA Poetry and Prose Contest, click here. In the meantime, there are a few changes that have come this year—starting with…
Can You Pitch?
Our July Program on The High Concept Pitch really educated members on the Dos & Don’ts of ‘pitching’ our work to readers, agents, and publishers. HB Berlow led the program. Then several participants whipped up their own “pitches” on the spot. The following excerpt is from HB’s article in the August KWA newsletter. For full text,…
Is Book Country Really that Helpful?
For about a year now, I’ve been trying to do this online program for critiquing unpublished work. It’s called Book Country under the label of Penguin. This is a program that promises that you’ll get honest and supportive feedback on your current WIPs and maybe even pick up an agent or publishing contract. If only…
Updating Member News!
It’s that time of year again! Our member news and biographies need updates. If you are new to our association, or if you would like to change your biographical information, then NOW is the time! You can do this several ways: 1. You can click on the link below and email a brief biographical statement…
Writing Marathons
A writer rarely has the opportunity to just wallow in the writing, to enjoy it like chocolate covered strawberries. Most of us feel obliged to our writing, serving the story or poem, and each effort requires a ‘product,’ an outcome that serves a purpose. Maybe it will be the next scene or chapter, maybe we’re…
New Agents=New Opportunities
I have a new favorite website for writers: Guide to Literary Agents. Chuck Sambuchino’s advice on agents is insightful, and he frequently shares up-to-the-minute news on what’s happening at the agencies. Like this: New Agent Alert: Halli Melnitsky of Zachary Shuster Harmsworth Chuck starts off with a reminder: Newer agents are golden opportunities for new…
2010 Contest Winners Announced
Congratulations to all the winners in the 2010 KWA Prose and Poetry Contest! Click here to see the complete list, or click on the KWA Contest tab at the top of the page. Our next contest will open in August and continue through November. Write now and be ready this fall!