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 Dear Readers and Writers, The Writers Connection assists emerging writers as well as those who've tasted success. Please scroll below for resources – Web sites as well as classes, conferences, and residencies. We also publish a newsletter in which we've interviewed Elizabeth George, Erik Larson, Hank Searle, Jim Lynch, Randi Platt, Debbie Macomber, Theo Nestor, Garth Stein, Susan Rich, Mike Lawson, and more, about their writer's journey. We hope you find these resources helpful as you follow your writing dreams. Fondly, Upcoming Readings in Kitsap County Wendy Hinman, author of Tightwads on the Loose, recounts her adventures sailing 34,000 miles over seven years with her husband on a 31-foot boat.http://www.krl.org/programs-and-eventsKitsap Regional Library Downtown Bremerton, Monday, May 13, 2013 6:30pm Kitsap Regional Library Manchester, Monday May 20, 2013, 2pm Kitsap Regional Library Sylvan Way, Tuesday May 21, 2013, 2pm Center for Wooden Boats, Seattle, Friday, May 17, 2013 RESOURCES SEATTLE 826 Seattle, a Nonprofit Writing and Tutoring Center 826 Seattle is dedicated to helping youth, ages 6 to 18, improve their creative writing skills. They are a chapter of a national program and offer after-school tutoring, workshops, field trips, in-school support, and publishing. They welcome volunteers. www.826Seattle.org Elliott Bay Bookstore Greater Seattle Romance Writers of America The mission of the GSRWA is to promote excellence in romantic fiction. One of their goals is to provide a place where writers can come for growth and support with monthly meetings in Bellevue. www.gsrwa.org Northwest Chapter of the Mystery Writers of America MWA is the premier organization for mystery writers and other professionals in the mystery field, and the Northwest Chapter serves members of MWA that live in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. www.mwanorthwest.com Pacific Northwest Writers Association Foremost writers association in Seattle with annual conference, and monthly meetings, annual contest. www.pnwa.org Richard Hugo House Richard Hugo House in Seattle fosters writers, builds community, and engages the Pacific Northwest in the world of writing. They have a multitude of workshops and events year-round. http://hugohouse.org/ Seattle7 Writers This is a collective of Pacific Northwest authors who want to create connections between writers, readers, librarians, and booksellers. They conduct workshops and fund raising events. http://seattle7writers.org/ Seattle Arts & Lectures SAL’s 2012/13 Literary Series features an impressive lineup of distinguished authors. A complete listing can be found here http://www.lectures.org Seattle Free Lances Founded in 1921, Seattle Free Lances is Seattle's oldest association for professional writers. Meetings are the first Tuesday of each month in a warm, supportive atmosphere. www.seattlefreelances.org Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators SCBWI is the only professional organization specifically dedicated to individuals writing and illustrating for children and young adults in the fields of children’s books, magazines, film, television, and multimedia. The site includes a link to the local Western Washington chapter which meets in Seattle. www.scbwi.org Sisters in Crime We are 3600 members in 48 chapters world-wide, offering networking, advice and support to mystery authors. We are authors, readers, publishers, agents, booksellers and librarians bound by our affection for the mystery genre and our support of women who write mysteries. www.sistersincrime.org The Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators The SCBWI acts as a network for the exchange of knowledge between writers, illustrators, editors, publishers, agents, librarians, educators, booksellers and others involved with literature for young people. www.scbwi-washington.org University of Washington Extension Whidbey Writers Workshop MFA The Whidbey Writers Workshop Low-Residency MFA Program is the first in the nation to be sponsored by a writers association rather than a by a college or university, and one of perhaps a half-dozen which offer courses primarily online. As part of their program, they have developed an Online Library which includes links to several hundred online journals, research sites, and other online resources for writers. www.writeonwhidbey.org/mfa/ The Writer's Workshop The Writer's Workshop is an on-campus and online writing program based in Seattle, Washington. The Writer's Workshop offers classes in Creative Nonfiction, Nonfiction book, travel and fiction writing. Contact nick@thewritersworkshop.net (206-284-7121) for more info. www.thewritersworkshop.net The Writers' Workshoppe - The Writers’ Workshoppe in Port Townsend, WA conducts writing workshops, has a large stock of titles on the art and craft of writing, and maintains extensive resources for teachers. http://www.writersworkshoppe.com Gig Harbor, Kitsap, and Tacoma Watermark Writers, Key Peninsula. Open mics with featured author or poet to be announced monthly at Blend Wine Shop 8914 Key Pen Hwy Call 253-884-9688 for information. Free writing group where writers meet to assist one another, share & strengthen work plus special writer events, info@watermarkwriters.com, (253)778-6559 Writers Connection classes and newsletter including intermediate and advanced intermediate writing in the Gig Harbor community. Contact truwryter@comcast.net. Of Interest to Writers Agent Research and Evaluation Provides writers with "honest, detailed information on literary agents, separating the charlatans from legitimate agents." Their unique online Agent Verification database is free to use. www.agentresearch.com Oregon Writer's Colony Non-profit literary organization dedicated to nurturing writing skills of the Oregon writer. www.oregonwriterscolony.org Of Note Also: http://www.publishersweekly.com Interviews from authors, a list of best selling books, classified ads, and the inside scoop on what's happening in the industry While we strive for accuracy, we suggest you check details before attending events listed on The Writers Connection. Changes often occur without notice. All rights reserved Elizabeth Corcoran Murray copyright 2013-2016
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