July Events
Manuscript Submission MiniWorkshop
Saturday, July 6th, 9 to 9:50AM
Trinity Arts Writers Workshop presents: Manuscript Submission: The End is Near
A guide to landing an agent or publisher for traditional publishing. Topics covered: working with an agent or publisher; self-editing; submission process; and dos & don'ts.
Arts Council Northeast | 2819 R.D. Hurt Pkwy | Bedford
Free to attend! Seats are limited. RSVP via email.
A Cop in Corporate Clothes
Saturday, July 6th, 10AM to noon
Dallas Mystery Writers presents: A Cop in Corporate Clothes
One of our favorite speakers, Chief Frank McElligott, comes to visit again. Frank spent 40 years in Law Enforcement, including 38 in Texas, and now does nationwide investigations for Samsung Electronics America.
Olive Garden | 4240 Belt Line Rd | Addison
$10 for program, reduced to $5 for those staying for lunch.
Playwriting Basics
Tuesday, July 9th, 7 to 8:30PM
Dallas Area Writers Group presents: Enter Stage Right: Playwriting Basics
Join playwright and Stage Writers founder, David Douglas, for a presentation on the basics of playwriting. Learn the differences between stage plays and other forms of writing, script formatting, the role of the playwright in theatre-making, and other helpful resources that will cue your entrance into writing for the stage.
Zula B Wylie Library | 225 Cedar St | Cedar Hill
Free to attend!
Play Reading & Discussion
Wednesday, July 10th, 7 to 9PM
Stage Writers presents: Play Reading & Discussion
Playwrights and theatre fans are invited to come together to discuss story ideas, read scenes aloud, and critique each other's new works. We'll also plan our July 25th "theatre trip" to Pocket Sandwich Theatre, where we'll attend The Legend of Deadeye Mary.
Picasso's Pizza (Bent Tree) | 18160 N Dallas Pkwy | Dallas
Free to attend!
Young Writers Workshop (4th-12th Grade)
Friday, July 12th, 9AM to 4PM
Carrollton League of Writers presents: 2019 Young Writers Workshop
Do you know a child or teen that loves to write and has stories to tell? We have a fun-filled day planned with award winning authors Michelle Schusterman (I HEART BAND! and SPELL & SPINDLE) and Kathleen Baldwin of the Stranje House Novels, an award winning series from Tor Teen. Literary agent Ann Rose will also be making a guest appearance.
For more information, contact Nancy Golden.
Carrollton Church of the Nazarene | 1529 E. Hebron Pkwy | Carrollton
$25 for the entire day. Lunch and all supplies included. Register here.
CLW Summer Conference
Saturday, July 13th, 9AM to 5PM
Carrollton League of Writers presents: 2019 Summer Conference
We have a STELLAR lineup of guest speakers for you! Literary Agent Ann Rose will discuss query letters, Steve Goodnight will be presenting on Scenes, Stories and Lego Bricks, Jan Morrill will be helping us understand Creative Characterization, and J. Suzanne Frank will be teaching on Synthesizing Your Research.
For more information contact Nancy Golden.
Carrollton Church of the Nazarene | 1529 E. Hebron Pkwy | Carrollton
$35 for the entire day. Lunch included. Register here.
Brave Brainstorming
Saturday, July 13th, 10:30AM to 12PM
ACFW DFW Ready Writers presents: Brave Brainstorming
Welcome author, playwright, producer, and acting coach, Lynne Gentry for Brave Brainstorming. Ideas fire in your mind. You see the title, characters, and plot. You start writing. At first you fly. Then you crawl. Then stall. 20,000 words in and creativity dries up. Now what? BRAINSTORM. Come learn techniques to take your brainstorming sessions to a bold new level.
Arlington Community Church | 1715 W Randol Mill Rd | Arlington
Guests welcome two times before asked to join the group.
Creative Characterization
Monday, July 15th, 7 to 8:30PM
Writers Guild of Texas presents: Creative Characterization
Jan Morrill will discuss how to create multi-dimensional characters that come alive with quirks, secrets, habits and senses in a way that will keep your readers turning the pages.
Richardson Public Library (basement program room) | 900 Civic Center Dr | Richardson
Free to attend!
July Short Story Contest
Deadline: Monday, July 15th, midnight
Granbury Writers' Bloc presents: Bloc Buster Writing Challenge
Write a short story in 1500 words or less (any genre). Receive feedback from a professional judge. Prizes: 1st: $50 / 2nd: $35 / 3rd: $20. See the contest website for full rules and scoring criteria.
$20 contest entry fee
Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference
Friday, July 19th to Sunday, July 21st
UNT Institute of Journalism presents: Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference
The Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference is a forum for journalists, writers, readers, students, educators and the general public to listen to, be inspired by and practice their craft at the highest possible level. This year's theme is "Justice in America," exploring how journalists cover issues of justice, race, politics and fairness in everyday life.
Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center | 1800 Highway 26E | Grapevine
$475 (includes all sessions, keynotes, meals and refreshment breaks). Register here.
DAWG Summer Workshop Series
Saturday, July 20th, 9AM to noon
Dallas Area Writers Group presents: Writing & Publishing Your Christian Book
Inspired to share a message that will impact people’s lives? Join Michelle Stimpson, author of more than 50 books, for a workshop designed to help you move past procrastination, craft content, and share it with a specific audience desperate to hear from you.
Meadows Conference Center | 2900 Live Oak | Dallas
$35 / $25 DAWG members. Seating is limited. Register here.
Creating a Strong Resolution
Saturday, July 20th, 4 to 6PM
Saturday Night Write presents: Sticking the Landing: Creating a Strong Resolution
This month, we will discuss how to create a strong resolution to end your fiction on an emotionally satisfying note. We’ll talk about examples of strong endings and examples where the endings just fell flat.
Flying Fish | 300 E Abram St | Arlington
Free to attend!
Using Humor in Your Writing
Tuesday, July 23rd, 7 to 8:30PM
East Texas Christian Writers presents: Using Humor in Your Writing
Linda Burklin will be speaking about using humor in your writing, because even very serious writing can use a little comic relief!
Lifepoint Church | 408 E. Loop 281 | Longview
Meet the Authors of UTA Writer's Symposium
Friday, July 26th, 7:30 to 9PM
UT Arlington presents: Meet the Authors of the UTA Writer's Symposium
On Friday evening, an author-reader mix-and-mingle event will be open to the public, so that readers can come in, have snacks, and find their next local read.
UTA Continuing Education Building | 140 W Mitchell St | Arlington
Free to attend!
UTA Writer's Symposium
Saturday, July 27th, 8AM to 4:30PM
UT Arlington presents: UTA Writer's Symposium
The lineup of informative speakers includes a keynote by Rachel Pilcher of Sleeping Panther Press, and information on how to sell short fiction by Nebula-Award Winning author William Ledbetter. There will also be pitch appointments via Skype with literary agents Kelly Peterson or Kaitlyn Johnson.
UTA Continuing Education Building | 140 W Mitchell St | Arlington
$99 — Register here.
Writing a Non-fiction Christian Book
Saturday, July 27th, 9AM to 3:30PM
JStokes Writing Ministries presents: How to write a non-fiction book for Christian publication
Are you being called to write a book from the faith-based perspective? Then join Christian author, educator and author coach, Jeaninne Stokes as she teaches you how to prepare to write the first draft of the book God has placed on your heart to write for His kingdom and to minister to others!
Hilton Garden Inn Dallas/Arlington South | 521 E I-20 | Arlington
$89 (includes lunch). Register here.
Elements of Plot
Sunday, July 28th, 2:30 to 4PM
Sisters in Crime North Dallas presents: Elements of Plot
Pat Van Wie explores the basic building blocks of plot using screenwriting techniques that make your story-world come alive.
Frisco Public Library (4th Floor | McCallum Room) | 6101 Frisco Square Blvd | Frisco
Free to attend!
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