Contests
NHRWA's 2024 Romance Novel Blurb Contest
Sponsor: New Hampshire Romance Writers of America Chapter
How and When to Enter: On or after March 15, 2024, submit an application that includes a PDF of your blurb and a fee of $20 per contest submission (maximum of two; fee is $15 for New Hampshire Romance Writers of America members)
Dates: March 15- April 30, 2024
More information: https://nhrwa.wordpress.com/special-events/2024-blurb-contest/
Chesapeake Romance Writer's 2024 Rudy Writing Contest
Sponsor: Chesapeake Romance Writers
Description: In
honor of the best-selling, award-winning author and long-time member of
CRW, Judy McCoy, we want you to
finish your book. Let our contest light your inspirational fire.
Dates: June 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024
More information: https://www.chesapeakeromancewriters.com/writing-contest.html
Online Workshops & Webinars
May Virtual Sessions
Creating Intimate Scenes without Going All the Way
Sponsor: Fantasy, Futuristic and Paranormal
Chapter
Fee: FFPRWA Members: $5 | Nonmembers: $10
Date: May 6–17, 2024
(Groups.io Platform)
Presenter: Deb Riley
FMI: https://ffprwa.com/product/creating-intimate-scenes-without-going-all-the-way-may-24/
or
email [email protected]
LGBTQ+ Through History
Sponsor: Hearts Through History Romance Writers
Fee: HHRW Member $10 | Non-member $15
Date: Saturday, May 4, 2024 | 11:00 AM Eastern
(Zoom)
Presenter: October K. Santarelli
FMI: https://www.heartsthroughhistory.com/product/lgbtq-through-history-may-24/
Painfree Synopsis Writing
Sponsor: Hearts Through History Romance Writers
Fee: HHRW Member $15 |
Non-member $25
Date: May 6-31, 2024 (4-wks online)
Presenter: Sally J. Walker
FMI: https://www.heartsthroughhistory.com/product/painfree-synopsis-writing-may-24/
Give Your Fantasy Tale Some PUNCH with Real Fighting Scenes
Sponsor: Fantasy, Futuristic and Paranormal
Chapter
Fee: FFPRWA Members: $15 | Nonmembers: $20
Date: May 6–31, 2024
(Groups.io Platform)
Presenter: Rebekah R. Ganiere
FMI: https://ffprwa.com/product/give-your-fantasy-tale-some-punch-with-real-fighting-scenes-may-24/
or
email [email protected]
Is Self-Publishing Right for You?
Sponsor: Hearts Through History Romance Writers
Fee: HHRW Member $10 |
Non-member $15
Date: May 6-17, 2024 (2-wks online)
Presenter: Cassandra Carr
FMI: https://www.heartsthroughhistory.com/product/is-self-publishing-right-for-you-may-24/
Hero's Journey for Lovers
Sponsor: Fantasy, Futuristic and Paranormal
Chapter
Fee: FFPRWA Members: $5 | Nonmembers: $10
Date: May 6–17, 2024
(Groups.io Platform)
Presenter: Tere Michaels
FMI: https://ffprwa.com/product/heros-journey-for-lovers-may-24/
or
email [email protected]
Advanced Historical Research
Sponsor: Hearts Through History Romance Writers
Fee: HHRW Member $10 |
Non-member $15
Date: May 13-24, 2024 (2-wks online)
Presenter: Robin Henry
FMI: https://www.heartsthroughhistory.com/product/fears-desires-jul-24/
June Virtual Sessions
Clans of Ireland: Beyond the Pale
Sponsor: Hearts Through History Romance Writers
Fee: HHRW Member $15 |
Non-member $25
Date: June 3-28, 2024 (4-wks online)
Presenter: Sheila Currie
FMI: https://www.heartsthroughhistory.com/product/clans-of-ireland-beyond-the-pale-jun-24/
Screenwriting Concepts a
Novelist Can Use
Sponsor: Hearts Through History Romance Writers
Fee: HHRW Member $15 |
Non-member $25
Date: June 3-28, 2024 (4 weeks online)
Presenter: Sally J. Walker
FMI: https://www.heartsthroughhistory.com/product/screenwriting-concepts-a-novelist-can-use-jun-24/
Write from Where?
Sponsor: Fantasy, Futuristic and Paranormal
Chapter
Fee: FFPRWA Members: $15 | Nonmembers: $20
Date: June 3–28, 2024
(Groups.io Platform)
Presenter: Christina Rich
FMI: https://ffprwa.com/product/write-from-where-jun-24/
or
email [email protected]
Honey, There is Something Not Exactly Human at the
Door
Sponsor: Fantasy, Futuristic and Paranormal
Chapter
Fee: FFPRWA Members: $15 | Nonmembers: $20
Date: June 3-28, 2024
(Groups.io Platform)
Presenter: Beth Daniels
FMI: https://ffprwa.com/product/honey-there-is-something-not-exactly-human-at-the-door-jun-24/
or
email [email protected]
She Nodded Her Head Up and Down In Agreement
Sponsor: Fantasy, Futuristic and Paranormal Chapter
Fee: FFPRWA Members: $15 | Nonmembers: $20
Date: June 3-28, 2024
(Groups.io Platform))
Presenter: Eilis Flynn
FMI: https://ffprwa.com/product/she-nodded-her-head-up-and-down-in-agreement-jun-24/
or
email [email protected]
Hook Your Reader to Your Story
Sponsor: Hearts Through History Romance Writers
Fee: HHRW Member $10 |
Non-member $15
Date: Saturday, June 22, 2024; 11:00 AM Eastern
Presenter: Kathy Otten
FMI: https://www.heartsthroughhistory.com/product/hook-your-reader-to-your-story-jun-24/
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