Welcome!Carolina Romance Writers was founded in 1984 with the purpose of bringing together local published authors and future writers of romance novels, offering support, guidance, and aid in successfully landing a publishing contract and honing our craft.
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CHAPTER MEETINGS
February 7, 2015
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Morning Workshop: Tema Banner - Book your Business Plan
Tema Banner dives into what a business plan is, why you need one, and how to make writing into a successful business. Afternoon Workshop: Tracy Poole - Contest Whore Tells All This workshop is designed to teach you how to use contests to improve your writing and further your career. It will help you learn how to evaluate contests to match your needs based on where you are in your writing career so you can get the most benefit. We'll talk about interpreting the judges scores and feedback to improve your writing. |
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Tracy Poole
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CRW Chapter Meeting LocationCRW meets every first Saturday of the month. Our meetings are held at Texas Land & Cattle, 7779 Lyles Lane, Concord, NC, 28027. Click here for directions.
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UPCOMING ONLINE WORKSHOPS
Online Workshops-January 2015
WORKSHOP: Creating a Marketing Plan
INSTRUCTOR: Jennifer L. Hart
DATE: January 5, 2015 to January 16, 2015
TYPE: Mini (2 Week-long) classes, consisting of at least 2 lessons per week
COST: $10 for CRW and HCRW members, all others $15
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION: The modern writer has so much more on her plate than completing a manuscript. Whether you plan to debut as an indie author or go the traditional publishing route, creating a comprehensive marketing plan will set you apart, and ahead of the rest.
In this course, bestselling author Jennifer L. Hart will help you construct your own marketing plan based on your accomplishments to date, your author brand and goals for the future of your career.
INSTRUCTOR BIO: Bestselling author Jennifer L. Hart knows that surviving as military spouse takes persistence, comfort food and a stellar sense of humor. Her books often focus on people who've lived the military lifestyle and zany antics of neurotic heroines, who like to eat, drink and have fun. Her works include the Misadventures of the Laundry Hag mystery series, the Damaged Goods mystery series and the Southern Pasta Shop mysteries.Visit Jenn online at jenniferlhart.com or laundryhag.com
Registration Deadline: January 3, 2015 Register Here
For more information, please email: workshops@carolinaromancewriters.com
INSTRUCTOR: Jennifer L. Hart
DATE: January 5, 2015 to January 16, 2015
TYPE: Mini (2 Week-long) classes, consisting of at least 2 lessons per week
COST: $10 for CRW and HCRW members, all others $15
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION: The modern writer has so much more on her plate than completing a manuscript. Whether you plan to debut as an indie author or go the traditional publishing route, creating a comprehensive marketing plan will set you apart, and ahead of the rest.
In this course, bestselling author Jennifer L. Hart will help you construct your own marketing plan based on your accomplishments to date, your author brand and goals for the future of your career.
INSTRUCTOR BIO: Bestselling author Jennifer L. Hart knows that surviving as military spouse takes persistence, comfort food and a stellar sense of humor. Her books often focus on people who've lived the military lifestyle and zany antics of neurotic heroines, who like to eat, drink and have fun. Her works include the Misadventures of the Laundry Hag mystery series, the Damaged Goods mystery series and the Southern Pasta Shop mysteries.Visit Jenn online at jenniferlhart.com or laundryhag.com
Registration Deadline: January 3, 2015 Register Here
For more information, please email: workshops@carolinaromancewriters.com
February 2015
WORKSHOP: The Hot Premise
INSTRUCTOR: Eilis Flynn
DATE: February 2 - 13, 2015
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION: Sometimes the hottest, most in-vogue premise may be hiding in your very modest, seemingly out of favor book idea. Find the idea that may be what everyone’s looking for just by knowing exactly what to look for. Find the hot premise, the high concept that everyone’s looking for, using marketing techniques that you see every day in commercials and ads!
INSTRUCTOR BIO: Elizabeth MS Flynn has written fiction in the form of comic book stories, romantic fantasies, urban fantasies, historical fantasies and short stories, a young adult novel, and a graphic novella (most published under the name of Eilis Flynn). She’s also a professional editor and has been for more than 35 years, working with academia, technology, and financial nonfiction, as well as romance fiction. If you’re looking for an editor, she can be found editing at emsflynn.com and reached at emsflynn@aol.com. If you’re curious about her books, check out eilisflynn.com. In any case, she can be reached at eilisflynn@aol.com.
Registration Deadline: January 29, 2015 Register Here
For more information, please email: workshops@carolinaromancewriters.com
INSTRUCTOR: Eilis Flynn
DATE: February 2 - 13, 2015
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION: Sometimes the hottest, most in-vogue premise may be hiding in your very modest, seemingly out of favor book idea. Find the idea that may be what everyone’s looking for just by knowing exactly what to look for. Find the hot premise, the high concept that everyone’s looking for, using marketing techniques that you see every day in commercials and ads!
INSTRUCTOR BIO: Elizabeth MS Flynn has written fiction in the form of comic book stories, romantic fantasies, urban fantasies, historical fantasies and short stories, a young adult novel, and a graphic novella (most published under the name of Eilis Flynn). She’s also a professional editor and has been for more than 35 years, working with academia, technology, and financial nonfiction, as well as romance fiction. If you’re looking for an editor, she can be found editing at emsflynn.com and reached at emsflynn@aol.com. If you’re curious about her books, check out eilisflynn.com. In any case, she can be reached at eilisflynn@aol.com.
Registration Deadline: January 29, 2015 Register Here
For more information, please email: workshops@carolinaromancewriters.com
