BWRC BULLETIN
Volume 7 · Issue 3

In this issue

* FOUR MONTHS to BWRC 2010 ATLANTA!
* Ground Transportation Survey
* Workshops Schedule Announced
* One-day Conference Registration Now Available
* How to Start Your Own Editing Firm
* “So You Wanna Write” Workshop Registration Now Open
* Win up to $200 in the “Give Me Five” Writing Competition
* Enter the “No Place Like Home” TV Sitcom Scriptwriting Contest
* American Airlines, Avis & Budget Extend Discounts to BWRC Attendees

Important Dates

March 14: Deadline to Submit Shuttle Survey Responses
March 30: No Place Like Home Sitcom Scriptwriting Contest Deadline – Round One
March 30: Scholarship Application Submission Deadline
March 30: Give Me Five Contest Entry Deadline – Round One
April 30: Early registration ends
June 2: Discounted hotel rate expires
June 14: Advance registration ends

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Countdown to BWRC 2010 ATLANTA!

Can you believe Black Writers Reunion & Conference 2010 is ONLY FOUR MONTHS AWAY? Don’t miss out on the outstanding workshops, contests, vendors, and networking activities at the W Atlanta Perimeter Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia from Wednesday, June 23 to Saturday, June 26, 2010. Early registration ends April 30. For more information or to register, see http://www.blackwriters.org/registration/.

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Black Writers Reunion & Conference 2010 Atlanta

BWRC BULLETIN
Volume 7 · Issue 3

Formatted version: http://www.blackwriters.org/newsletter/

In this issue

* FOUR MONTHS to BWRC 2010 ATLANTA!
* Ground Transportation Survey
* Workshops Schedule Announced
* One-day Conference Registration Now Available
* How to Start Your Own Editing Firm
* “So You Wanna Write” Workshop Registration Now Open
* Win up to $200 in the “Give Me Five” Writing Competition
* Enter the “No Place Like Home” TV Sitcom Scriptwriting Contest
* American Airlines, Avis & Budget Extend Discounts to BWRC Attendees

Important Dates

March 14: Deadline to Submit Shuttle Survey Responses
March 30: No Place Like Home Sitcom Scriptwriting Contest Deadline – Round One
March 30: Scholarship Application Submission Deadline
March 30: Give Me Five Contest Entry Deadline – Round One
April 30: Early registration ends
June 2: Discounted hotel rate expires
June 14: Advance registration ends

Countdown to BWRC 2010 ATLANTA!

Can you believe Black Writers Reunion & Conference 2010 is ONLY FOUR MONTHS AWAY? Don’t miss out on the outstanding workshops, contests, vendors, and networking activities at the W Atlanta Perimeter Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia from Wednesday, June 23 to Saturday, June 26, 2010. Early registration ends April 30. For more information or to register, see [http://www.blackwriters.org/registration/]Registration.

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Ground Transportation Survey

BWRC is negotiating discounted shuttle transportation from Hartsfield-Jackson to the W. Round-trip rates for properly licensed, fully insured shuttle companies average $60-68 per person. If you are attending the conference and would like to take advantage of our reduced group rate, please complete this [http://www.blackwriters.org/shuttle/]short survey by no later than Sunday, March 14. By completing this survey you are under no obligation to accept the rate we negotiate nor to use the shuttle company we select. However, should you choose to use any service we contract, you may be required to reserve your seat by credit card in advance (usually within 24-72 hours) of your arrival in Atlanta. If you do not complete the survey, you will not be included in our count and may not be eligible for the discounted rate.

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Workshops Schedule Announced

The conference workshops schedule has been published. Workshop preregistration will begin in May. To view the workshop program, see [http://www.blackwriters.org/schedule/]Schedule.

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One-Day Conference Registration Now Available

Able to attend only one day of the conference? One-day registration is now open. Peruse the [http://www.blackwriters.org/schedule/]Schedule and visit [http://www.blackwriters.org/registration/]Registration to reserve your Thursday or Friday slot today.

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How to Start Your Own Editing Firm

Michelle Chester, owner of [http://www.ebm-services.com]EBM Professional Services, a full-service firm specializing in content editing, copyediting, and proofreading, will present a workshop titled “Start Your Own Editing Firm.” “In today’s economy, it’s smart to look to home-based businesses to make extra money,” says Michelle. “With its low start-up costs, starting an editing firm may be the answer for those who enjoy reading and have a keen eye for grammar and mechanical skills.”

In “Start Your Own Editing Firm,” participants will learn everything they need to start editing for pay, including what it takes to get started, how to find clients, and how much money can be made. Participants will also learn about time management, setting goals, and staying organized while working from home, as well as the necessary steps to paying taxes, opening business checking accounts, and much more.

The Start Your Own Editing Firm workshop takes place on Saturday, June 26, 2010, from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. The cost of the workshop is $99. [https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=2SDVPQUNNGPF6]Register now.

More Extended Workshops…

»[http://www.blackwriters.org/workshops/#fiction]Writing the Novel – Story & Structure with Dr. Venise Berry
»[http://www.blackwriters.org/workshops/#nonfiction]Writing the Nonfiction Book with Dr. Anita Heiss

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“So You Wanna Write” Workshop Registration Now Open

Have you ever felt like you have a gift for writing and wanted to write a book but didn’t know where to start? Renee Daniel Flagler will present a free crash course in writing basics. This free workshop covers the basics of the writing process, including writing techniques, writing styles, theme, character development and plotting. Although the material discussed in this sessions is helpful to all writers, it is extremely helpful to new and aspiring writers. [http://www.blackwriters.org/workshops/so-you-wanna-write/]Register today to secure your spot in this session.

Win up to $200 in the “Give Me Five” Writing Competition
Write 5 pages of fiction or screenplay treatment for a chance to win up to $200! For details, see [http://www.blackwriters.org/give-me-five/]Give Me Five.

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Enter the “No Place Like Home” TV Sitcom Scriptwriting Contest

MaestroWorld Entertainment seeks writers for the forthcoming multi-cultural ensemble TV sitcom “No Place Like Home,” and is presenting the “No Place Like Home” Writers Contest in conjunction with Black Writers Reunion & Conference.

Just as in BWRC’s “Give Me Five” contest, contestants are asked to submit five pages of script of your choice of show, whether currently on the air, off the air, real or imagined. Those that are chosen to advance to the second round will then be asked to write ten pages of an original “No Place Like Home” episode.

The grand prize winner or winners will be announced at the 2010 BWRC in Atlanta. There is no cost to enter. Entry deadline is March 30th. For contest rules and to enter, see [http://www.blackwriters.org/no-place-like-home-writers-contest/]No Place Like Home.

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American Airlines, Avis & Budget Extend Discounts to BWRC Attendees

Discounts have been negotiated for BWRC travelers with American Airlines, Avis and Budget. Use the following links or codes when calling or making your reservations online.

American Airlines: A2860BD. Visit [http://www.aa.com]AA.com or call 800.433.1790 to receive 5% discount off airfares.

Avis AWD#: D006422. Visit [https://www.avis.com/AvisWeb/reservation/ReservationsInitializer?&AWD_NUMBER=d006422]Avis.com or call 888.754.8878 for group discounts.

Budget: U078653. Visit [https://www.budget.com/budgetWeb/reservation/bridge.ex?&BCD=U078653]Budget.com or call 800.772.3773 to receive discounts off already low rates.

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