Rochester Writers Association

Founded in 2007, the Rochester Writers Association focuses on more than your short story or novel excerpt's entertainment value. We assist our members with punctuation, grammar, believability, plot, structure, theme, scene development, flow, and professionalism. With dedication and determination, we assist our members with their synopsis, query letters and submissions. The submission process and rejections, even form letters, are treated with a positive outlook.The majority of our members have their sights set on publication. In turn, it is the purpose of this group to give you the tools necessary to achieve their goals. 

Schedules through March are listed on the calendar page. Unless someone is interested in running the open mic night at Boulder, we will no longer be participating in the event. 

The Web Store link now has paypal options for the Short Story Contest and Membership Dues. Membership fees are due at the end of March. If you have any questions, please send us an email at staroftheluck@yahoo.com or paperandinkinnovations@gmail.com

Here's a fun Commonly Confused Words Test. There's a questionnaire at the end of it that you DO NOT have to answer, just click  http://bit.ly/9d1EnV

 Are you ready to query? Here's a checklist.
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WritersDigest

Not on Twitter? It's a great way to start your online platform! Not sure why you would need a platform, check out this article from Writer's Digest. http://www.writersdigest.com/article/get-known-excerpt

“Don’t get it right, just get it written.”–James Thur

 “If you care about something you have to protect it,” wrote John Irving in A Prayer for Owen Meany. “If you’re lucky enough to find a way of life you love, you have to find the courage to live it.”

If you haven't been to Helium you need to check it out. This is a site where you can earn REAL money for your writing. Make sure that you read their tips for writing on Helium and writing in general. The better you are at writing effectively, the more money you can earn. 

http://www.lebrary.com/

Challenge yourself to this quick (60 SECONDS!) creativity jump start! One Word, So Little Time

 If you're looking for an online community of writers to form a support base try http://tinyurl.com/aspiringwriters. It's a writers support group on Linkedin.  They are also holding short story competitions through the site. I've been in contact with a few professional editors for writer's cafe style sites.

Looking to meet other writing professionals? Join LinkedIn! www.linkedin.com

 http://www.guidetoliteraryagents.com/blog/7+Things+Ive+Learned+So+Far+By+Tia+Nevitt.aspx

http://www.lebrary.com/ 

The Writers Emergency Assistance Fund (formerly the Llewellyn Miller Fund) is administered through the ASJA Charitable Trust, which has 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. Its mission is to help established freelance writers across the country who, because of advanced age, illness, disability, a natural disaster, or an extraordinary professional crisis are unable to work. A writer need not be a member of ASJA to qualify for a grant. However, a grant applicant must establish a record of past professional freelance nonfiction writing over a sustained period of years, which means qualifications generally similar to those of ASJA members. The Fund does not award grants to beginning freelancers seeking funding for writing projects, nor does it fund works-in-progress of any kind.

Since 1982, the Fund has issued more than 160 grants totaling about $400,000. Among the recipients have been writers representing diverse backgrounds and interests, with an impressive list of honors and credentials among them. Each year numbers of such talented and deserving people appeal to the Writers Emergency Assistance Fund. For many, the Fund represents their last hope for help. Contributions are fully tax-deductible, and can be made online or by check.

For submission criteria, please go to:

Accu-assist, a great site for those of us with grammar oriented issues!

http://www.accu-assist.com/grammar-tips-archive.htm 

7 Most Common Grammar Mistakes