Want to keep current of all the happenings until the April 11-13, 2014 Missouri Writers' Guild conference in St. Louis, Missouri?
Here you go! The 2014 Missouri Writers' Guild blog! http://mwgconference.blogspot.com
Right now, check out the first part of USA Today bestselling author, Mary Buckham's interview with Brian Katcher.
While at the conference, Buckham will present two Saturday workshops. In her workshop, "Analyze This: Scene Survival Test: Test Your Scene's Strength," attendees will learn the three key elements to a powerful scene. Another of Buckham's popular workshops, "Active Settings: For All Genres and Sub-Genres," among other craft techniques, she'll spell out the difference between active and passive setting, as well as offer other craft techniques to bring your story to life.
And if you want to learn strategies for "Super Power Openings," Buckham will discuss techniques on characterization, hooks, and pacing that can be used throughout your story for a Super Power manuscript!
Complete details on Buckham's workshops, as well as other workshops offered at the 2014 MWG conference can be found here.
The second segment of Mary Buckham's interview will be on Monday, December 9, 2013.
So, stay tuned!
Until next time. . . .
Monday, December 2, 2013
2014 Missouri Writers' Guild Conference Contests
2014
Missouri Writers' Guild Conference Contests
Get
Ready, Get Set, Write!
It’s
almost time again—for the 2014 Missouri Writers' Guild Conference contests,
that is—so get ready, get set, write! Below are the current categories for the
President’s, Chapter, and Sponsor contests. This year we have two new additions
to the contests—a YA Short Story contest, and a Sci Fi Short Story contest.
Also new this year is an increase in the entry fee to $10 for all contests.
Along with this increase in fees is an increase in awards. Winners of the
President’s contests will receive $100/$50/$25 for First, Second, and Third
place, respectively. Awards for First, Second, and Third place winners for the
Chapter and Sponsor contests will be $50/$25/$15.
2014
President’s Contests
1. Walter Williams Major Work Award – Sponsored by Missouri
Center for the Book
2. Best Newspaper Article or Column – Sponsored by Missouri
Press Association
3. Best Magazine Article – Sponsored by Missouri Life Magazine
4. Best Anthology – Sponsored by Blank Slate Press
5. Best Poem – Sponsored by Mozark Press
6. “Show Me” Best Book Award – Sponsored by Blank Slate Press
2014
Chapter Contests
1.
Flash Fiction – Sponsored by Saturday Writers
2.
Inspirational Essay – Sponsored by Saturday Writers
3.
Free Verse Poem – Sponsored by St. Louis Writer’s Guild
4.
Short Story – Sponsored by Southeast Missouri Writers’ Guild
5.
YA Short Story – Sponsored by Southeast Missouri Writers’ Guild (NEW CONTEST)
2014
Sponsor Contests
1.
Humorous Short Story – Sponsored by Jo Anna Dale
2.
Sci Fi Short Story – Sponsored by Walrus Publishing (NEW CONTEST)
All
contest categories will accept entries beginning January 1, 2014. The
President’s contest will accept entries until January 31, 2014, and entries to
the Chapter and Sponsor contests will be accepted until March 1, 2014. Also, no
later than January 1, the names and bios of each contest judge will be listed
on the conference website.
And
last, but not least, the MWG conference committee is still seeking contest
sponsors for several Chapter and Sponsor contests. Also, if you, your
chapter,or someone you know is interested in sponsoring a new contest, email
Donna Essner at mwgsecretary@gmail.com. Write “Contest
Sponsor” in subject line. Contact Donna with any contest questions as well.
Complete
contest guidelines and contest descriptions will be available on the MWG
website within the next few days. So, keep your eyes peeled, your pens poised,
and your fingers nimble, then get ready, get set, write!
In
the meantime, check out our great lineup of agents, editors, speakers,
workshops, and Sunday Master classes at the 2014 Missouri Writers' Guild Conference site. Best
selling USA Today author Mary Buckham
will also be our luncheon keynote and will teach several workshops. Also on
board is Margie Lawson of
Lawson's Writing Academy and Architect and author, Matthew
Frederick. Chuck Sambuchino
of Writer's Digest will present several workshops, and will conduct one-on-one
critique sessions. He will also present the keynote at the Saturday night
Awards Banquet.
And don't forget about pitch sessions! Click on the
agents' websites below to review their bios and see what they are looking for
from writers.
Ken Sherman, Ken Sherman &
Associates www.kenshermanassociates.com
Danita Allen Wood, Missouri Life www.missourilifecom
Laura Biagi, Jean
V. Naggar Literary Agency Inc. www.jvnla.com
Sorche Fairbank, Fairbank Literary
Representation www.fairbankliterary.com
Until next time. . . .
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