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Steeltown Film Factory

Posted by pittsburgh writers group on December 8, 2011 at 3:40 PM Comments comments (0)

Hello, Writers!

I just got an email from Steeltown Film Factory and wanted to pass the information along to you. It is in regrads to a local screenwriting contest. The deadline is the end of the year, but the contest is only for a twelve page screenplay. Interested? Check out the link... http://www.steeltownfilmfactory.org/

See you all Tuesday!

~Holly

National Novel Writing Month

Posted by pittsburgh writers group on October 13, 2011 at 2:50 PM Comments comments (2)

Thanks to everyone who joined and participated in October’s meeting! It was fantastic to share autumn stories about Candy Corn Killers, creepy Snickers (okay, really creepy), Trick-or-Treaters, Witches, Magic, surprising Vampires, ten inch turkey legs (awesome performance, Cathy!), and (er…) slightly misunderstood cheerleaders that just turned eighteen. Thanks to everyone who shared a story, listened, and brought in yummy treats. We had so much fun with this last meeting that we have decided to try for something creative again in the spring.

For those of you interested in a challenge now, Eric encourages you to BRING IT ON with National Novel Writing Month. I have set up a location in the forums, titled NaNoWriMo. If you are participating in NaNoWriMo, share your progress with others, encourage fellow PSWG members, and brag. It’s okay. You know you want to.

What is NaNoWriMo? Check out the link here… http://www.nanowrimo.org/

Good luck!

ALSO- Next month’s meeting will be held as planned on November 8th. See you soon!

Flash Fiction Contest

Posted by pittsburgh writers group on June 30, 2011 at 4:10 PM Comments comments (0)

The Ligonier Valley Writers are hosting a flash fiction contest on their website:

http://www.lvwonline.org/Shapshifters.html

The deadline is August 14. Thanks to Keith Campbell for the heads up and good luck!

Pitchapolooza

Posted by pittsburgh writers group on October 16, 2010 at 11:08 AM Comments comments (4)
EVENT: THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO GETTING YOUR BOOK PUBLISHED: HOW TO WRITE IT, SELL IT, AND MARKET IT...SUCCESSFULLY! -- PITCHAPALOOZA DATE: Saturday, November 6, 2010 TIME: 2:00pm Eastern LOCATION: Joseph-Beth Pittsburgh, 510 S 27th St., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15203 - PH: (412) 381-3600 EVENT DESCRIPTION: The PITCHAPALOOZA concept is like ?American Idol? for books, and it works like this: Anyone with an idea for a book has the chance to pitch it to a panel of judges consisting of the authors plus guest industry insiders and/or local authors. Each "contestant" gets only one minute. The judges critique everything from idea to style to marketplace potential and much more. Authors come away with concrete advice on how to improve their pitch, as well as a greater understanding of the ins and outs of the publishing industry. At the end of each Pitchapalooza, the judges come together to pick a winner. The winner receives a half hour consultation with Eckstut and Sterry. For more information, please visit: www.thebookdoctors.com

How to deal with a tough critique

Posted by pittsburgh writers group on April 24, 2010 at 10:16 AM Comments comments (0)

Check out this posting from the Fresh Fiction Blog on dealing with critiques with humor!