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NaNoWriMo is open for registration |
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Written by Marie Dees
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Saturday, 27 September 2008 12:50 |
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But there are some server problems on the site. Well, because so many people tried to register, the site went down. Yes, that's how popular it is. Or how popular becoming a writer is. We have some Orlando Writing League members participating this year and we'll be gather for our usual writing events. Follow Nanowrimo on Twitter for the latest updates: http://twitter.com/nanowrimo Marie |
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 02 October 2008 16:05 )
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To Enter, or Not to Enter... |
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Written by Lori Strongin
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Monday, 22 September 2008 16:18 |
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Nothing beats the feeling of vindication. All that hard work you put into writing, crafting, and editing your work, then the anxiety of sending your baby off into the cold, cruel world and praying for the best. It's a little like having kids, isn't it? Of all the possible places to submit to, contests have been around as long as publishers have. They're a way to weed out the weakest and support the strongest. But are writing contests really worth all the hype? |
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Last Updated ( Monday, 22 September 2008 16:33 )
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Florida First Coast Novel Contest - 2009 |
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Written by Marie Dees
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Sunday, 21 September 2008 14:20 |
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Details on this one are a bit tricky to track down because of the design of the website. The deadline is on a different page from the rules. So to summarize, this is a contest for unpublished novels of any genre. The contest does not offer different categories for different genres and does not offer critiques of submitted works, with the exception of the top 5 manuscripts. The entry fee is $39.00 and the deadline for 2009 is March 2. Details: http://www.fccj.org/wf/contests/rules/novel.html |
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 27 September 2008 13:10 )
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Orlando Writing League Prepares for NaNoWriMo 2008 |
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Written by Marie Dees
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Friday, 19 September 2008 15:56 |
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It's mid-September and already each of us is debating whether or not to take part in NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) this year. So here's a little help. How to Prepare for NaNoWriMo October - Register for Nanowrimo on the official Nanowrimo site!
- Check out the Orlando Forum on Nanowrimo and this site for information on Nanowrimo orientation sessions in Orlando
- Jot down any questions and bring them to the orientation sessions
- Can't wait for a session? Post your question to the forums.
- NO YOU CAN'T START WRITING YET!
- Yes, you can outline your story
- Yes, you can develop character sheets
- No, you can't write any text that will be used in the story
The Last Week of October - Do all your laundry
- Vacuum and clean anything that needs vacuuming and cleaning
- Prepare meals and freeze them (or plan to eat out a lot)
- Send the kids to the grandparents
- Tells friends and relatives you will be on an expedition to the Himalayas and unavailable for the month of November
- Pay the bills
- Get ready
- Breathe
- You did register, didn't you?
- The outline makes no sense now, does it?
- Are you ready?
- Get set
October 31 - HALLOWEEN!
- Eat candy
- Give out candy
- Go to a party
- It's almost here!
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Funds for Writers - Annual Contest |
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Written by Administrator
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Wednesday, 27 August 2008 15:28 |
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7th Annual FundsforWriters Essay Contest
Theme for 2008: The Best Advice I Ever Had FundsforWriters changes its theme each year. You have two topics to choose from in 2008, but they have one thing in common. Your assignment, if you choose to accept it, is to write about the best advice you ever heard. THEME: The Best Advice I Ever Had Click here to learn more! |
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 27 August 2008 15:32 )
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