The 2016 Writers Workshop, held June 17-21 at the beautiful Epworth by the Sea, had something to offer everyone. Attendees, from first-timers to experienced alumni, were guided and instructed in a wide range of topics each day, including: fiction and non-fiction writing strategies, screenwriting, commercial writing, the publishing process, submitting a manuscript to an agent, and social media do's and don'ts.
We shared laughs aplenty thanks to the many gifted storytellers in attendance, as well as the hilarious shenanigans of our friends, Janet Sheppard Kelleher and Mary Stripling.
Open-Mic Night proved to be a great success. Many authors had the opportunity to share straight from their hearts through personal memoirs, fictional stories, poetry, articles, and song lyrics.
Purple was the obvious color of choice for the Awards Night celebration, as our key-note speaker, Janet Kelleher Sheppard, shared her moving and heartwarming journey as an author and a butt-kicking cancer survivor.
AWARDS:
We would like to congratulate our contest winners who showed off their incredible talents in the following categories:
The Hal Bernard Memorial Award for Novel:
FIRST PLACE: Heather Trim for Child of the Sky
SECOND PLACE: Stuart Clarke for Love Ruins Everything
THIRD PLACE: K.F. Lange for The Darkly Painted Eye
The GT Youngblood Short Fiction Award:
The Vega Award for Speculative Short Fiction:
FIRST PLACE: L.A. Patrick for The Glowing
SECOND PLACE: Ann Bennett for Transfer of Deed
The Julie L. Cannon Award:
FIRST PLACE: Mary Stripling for Fishin’ For Love
HONORABLE MENTION: Sheila S. Hudson for G.R.I.T.S.
The Angel Award for Holiday Seasonal Writing:
FIRST PLACE: Sheila S. Hudson for I Wish We'd Made It to Christmas
SECOND PLACE: Mary Stripling for Christmas In A Garden
THIRD PLACE: Ann Bennett for Family Dinner
The ThomasMax “You are Published” Contest:
Sheila S. Hudson for Classic City Murders
The Award for Inspirational Writing:
Sheila S. Hudson for The Red Cap
The Award for Humor:
FIRST PLACE: Sheila S. Hudson for Red Hot Mamas
SECOND PLACE: Leslie Lippa for Dementia
Writers Helping Writers:
Amy Munnell
Amy was also presented with an engraved clock commemorating her more than 20 years of service with SWA. Thank you for all of your hard work, Amy!
Thank you again to our outstanding instructors, faculty, board and auxiliary members, and SWA members. The true spirit of "Writers Helping Writers" was shown throughout the workshop. Many new friendships emerged and important connections were developed. Your support and dedication is greatly appreciated!
Watch for registration information for our 2017 workshop, which will be held June 16-21!
For more photos and information about upcoming events, visit our Facebook page (@SWA.writer.workshop)
You can also follow us on Twitter (@SWAwriters)
We shared laughs aplenty thanks to the many gifted storytellers in attendance, as well as the hilarious shenanigans of our friends, Janet Sheppard Kelleher and Mary Stripling.
Open-Mic Night proved to be a great success. Many authors had the opportunity to share straight from their hearts through personal memoirs, fictional stories, poetry, articles, and song lyrics.
Purple was the obvious color of choice for the Awards Night celebration, as our key-note speaker, Janet Kelleher Sheppard, shared her moving and heartwarming journey as an author and a butt-kicking cancer survivor.
AWARDS:
We would like to congratulate our contest winners who showed off their incredible talents in the following categories:
The Hal Bernard Memorial Award for Novel:
FIRST PLACE: Heather Trim for Child of the Sky
SECOND PLACE: Stuart Clarke for Love Ruins Everything
THIRD PLACE: K.F. Lange for The Darkly Painted Eye
The GT Youngblood Short Fiction Award:
Dana Ridenour for Learning The Art Of Deception
The Vega Award for Speculative Short Fiction:
FIRST PLACE: L.A. Patrick for The Glowing
SECOND PLACE: Ann Bennett for Transfer of Deed
The Julie L. Cannon Award:
FIRST PLACE: Mary Stripling for Fishin’ For Love
HONORABLE MENTION: Sheila S. Hudson for G.R.I.T.S.
The Angel Award for Holiday Seasonal Writing:
FIRST PLACE: Sheila S. Hudson for I Wish We'd Made It to Christmas
SECOND PLACE: Mary Stripling for Christmas In A Garden
THIRD PLACE: Ann Bennett for Family Dinner
The ThomasMax “You are Published” Contest:
Sheila S. Hudson for Classic City Murders
The Award for Inspirational Writing:
Sheila S. Hudson for The Red Cap
FIRST PLACE: Sheila S. Hudson for Red Hot Mamas
SECOND PLACE: Leslie Lippa for Dementia
Writers Helping Writers:
Amy Munnell
Amy was also presented with an engraved clock commemorating her more than 20 years of service with SWA. Thank you for all of your hard work, Amy!
Thank you again to our outstanding instructors, faculty, board and auxiliary members, and SWA members. The true spirit of "Writers Helping Writers" was shown throughout the workshop. Many new friendships emerged and important connections were developed. Your support and dedication is greatly appreciated!
Watch for registration information for our 2017 workshop, which will be held June 16-21!
For more photos and information about upcoming events, visit our Facebook page (@SWA.writer.workshop)
You can also follow us on Twitter (@SWAwriters)
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