September is going to be a very busy month for most of us. With all the worries we have with the upcoming hurricane season we have to be ready for there are lots and lots of different books and authors events. We will not be having a writers workshop this month. The organization will be having a member’s retreat at the lovely St. Augustine, Florida beach house. We will be posting pictures from the event and may even “GO LIVE”. The members have worked hard all year contributing to our anthologies, learning new skills and volunteering their time and talents to our organization.
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The Allure of Artificial Assistance for Romance Writers
AI writing tools undoubtedly have their merits. Let’s explore some of the potential benefits:
Overcoming Writer’s Block: For those agonizing over a blank page, AI can offer a fresh perspective or even generate plot points.
Research Aid: AI can efficiently sift through vast amounts of data to provide relevant information, saving writers valuable time.
Grammar and Style Check: While not a replacement for a keen eye, AI can help identify potential errors and inconsistencies.
Increased Productivity: By automating certain tasks, writers can focus more on the creative aspects of their work.
May Flowers Give Way to June Scorching Temps
Everything is in bloom. The spring crops are being harvested and the summer ones will be soon. There are strawberries and blueberries everywhere. Soon there will be watermelons everywhere you go. The dreaded Hurricane season has officially started and we are all wondering what Mother Nature has in store for us. But with preparation and innovation, we can keep ourselves cool, enjoy the harvest bounty, and even attend some writing workshops and events to help us with our writing craft. Readers increase your TBR with one or two of our anthologies!
FCRW Teaches and Encourages New Writers to Keep Going
Rejections and Revelations: Why You Should Keep Writing
The sting of a rejection letter can leave even the most seasoned writer feeling deflated. But before you pack away your manuscript and declare yourself a literary failure, take a deep breath and remember this: rejection is a normal part of the writing journey.
Here’s a little secret: even the most celebrated authors faced a mountain of “no’s” before finding their “yes.”
Traditionally Publish Through Harlequin
Traditionally Publish Through Harlequin is still a viable way to have a romance writing career. The publishing company has its guidelines up on a separate website for anyone who wishes to read through it. There is lots of great information. Harlequin is looking for specific stories for May 2024. See below for more information.
Spring is Sprung With Spring Break and St Patricks Day
Spring is Sprung With Spring Break and St Patrick’s Day.
Greener on This Side: Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in the US Every March 17th, the US transforms into an emerald isle for a day! St. Patrick’s Day, a celebration of Irish heritage and culture, is a bigger deal here than you might think. Sure, it’s not an official federal holiday (except in a few places like Savannah, Georgia), but that doesn’t stop the festivities. Here’s what makes St. Patrick’s Day special in the United States:
Happy Valentines Day to All Romance Writers and Readers
We hope you will find something wonderful to read and enjoy. Even though Valentine’s Day is on a Wednesday this year there is no reason why you cannot take the day off, plan something special with a loved one or, if you do not have someone special right now, plan a special day all for yourself. There is nothing like a bit of chocolate, your favorite beverage, and a cozy place to read a good story. Visit our online shop to grab one of our romance anthologies, or two, or three! We already have plans for several more this coming year. Join our own Newsletter to keep up with our happenings.
Welcome FCRW Board Members for 2024
Welcome FCRW Board Members for 2024. The personnel may be about the same but there has been a shuffling of seats for the First Coast Romance Writers organization for this new year. We wanted to give a warm welcome and shout-out for our new President – Curtis Bennett.
President: Curtis Bennett
president@firstcoastromancewriters.com
Curtis began his interest in reading as a child, thanks to his mother who read to him, and in 7th grade he was honored by his school as the recipient of the Dolfinger-McMahon Book Award. His first novel was published in 2012. Between 2011 and 2013, while attending college full-time for two of those years, he penned 16 novels of various genres, while graduating with honors from the University of North Florida. To date, he has penned 30 thirty full-length books.
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