I had planned to write a post on my Work-in-Progress (WIP), but decided to do a Google search on “WIP” to see what other sources had to say on the subject. To my surprise, I discovered the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) has an upcoming award program…
This final post in the series on Networking: Writers Organizations presents a grassroots organization called the East Hernando Writers Group. This is the most local of all the writing organizations I’ve joined recently. The group meets every other week on Thursday afternoon at the East Hernando Branch Library in Brooksville,…
In addition to regional chapters of larger organizations, there are a number of local organizations available to writers; one such organization in my area is the Tampa Writers Alliance (TWA). TWA is open to anyone who is interested in the craft of writing and supporting others who are working towards…
The Florida Writers Association (FWA) is an example of a geographically-based organization for writers. Its mission is to help authors and aspiring writers in Florida and beyond to learn, grow, network, and find resources to cultivate their inner muse, improve their writing, and navigate the publishing industry. Its motto is…
SCBWI stands for the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. This professional organization is for individuals who write and illustrate for children and young adults. The mission of the organization is to support the creation and availability of quality children’s books in every region of the world. Membership I…