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Introducing the Florida Writers Association (FWA)
 Happy New Year                                                                                                                                                              


With the start of the new year, it's time to make those goals, dust off those manuscripts, and get writing!  Remember we are "writers helping writers"
 so feel free to reach out for a helping hand, or offer a helping hand yourself.  There's so much happening, please keep an eye on our FWA website and our FWA network for the latest news.




FWA Collection #4 - My Wheels                                                                                                                                  


My Wheels is the title and theme for the 2012 FWA Collection #4.  It's sixty short pieces, written by FWA members, submitted electronically, published by FWA, and marketed across the nation through national booksellers as well as on our own website. The Collection is published annually; each year presents a new theme and Person of Renown. This year’s Person of Renown is Julie Compton.

My Wheels is a story about solid objects or concepts. Every submission must be connected in some way with wheels. Any kind of wheels–think about it–Ferris wheels, wheels on vehicles, airplanes, grocery carts, skates, home decorations, landscaping. Or it can be connected with concepts. Was there a time when you felt like a “fifth-wheel”?

Would you like to download the guidelines?  Please click here.



2012 Royal Palm Literary Award                                                                                                                                 


It seems like we're still full from the RPLA banquet dinner and it's already time to start thinking about our next submission.   We're already working on our part, finding amazing judges, and creating the best possible competition for all of you. 

The dates are set!  RPLA 2012 runs from  February 15th, 2012 to June 15th, 2012 so get your entries in!  Don't forget entry fees only go up as time passes by.

Want the whole story?  Click here to visit our RPLA page.


   
       FWA Annual Conference                                                                                                                                        
 

We've booked our dates for the 2012 conference
October 19-21, 2012


Our 10th anniversary Florida Writers Association Conference was the biggest and best yet.  We had record attendance with over 440 attending. 

Please let us know what you thought!  We'd love to hear from you and post your comments.  Come back soon to see what everyone has to say.

Click here to post your comments about our
10th Annual FWA Conference and to see what others had to say

We are so proud of our RPLA winners. 
Please click here to download the list of award winners.

                                                    Looking for those photos?  Please click here.

 FWA eNewsletters                                                  

To keep members informed about Florida Writers Association news and events across the state, we email members the FWA eNews monthly. To access the current or past issues, please click on the link below:

FWA eNews Archive



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