Philadelphia Free Writers Association

07/17/2018

We've got new rewards on our ! 5x8 notebooks. 100 pages. College ruled. Perfect. Check it out now! https://t.co/NP7bbDwx7I

07/10/2018

Something for everyone. And a pop-up bookstore at comic con? Great idea! https://kck.st/2Kv6Dd3

Less than 13 hours to claim limited time rewards! If you haven't checked out our kickstarter yet, there's no time like now. https://kck.st/2Kv6Dd3

10/19/2016

On October 29th, there's something for everyone at the Philadelphia NaNoWriMo Kick-Off Party.

Writing challenges, meeting fellow wordsmiths, and three seminar/workshop mini-events.

Check it out and RSVP today! (It's free)

https://2016phillywriomoskickoff.eventbrite.com

This November, a group of us are taking part in National Novel Writing Month. It's a hands-on writing adventure where everyday people all around the world bash out a 50,000-word novel in 30 days. No judges or entry fees. Just a whole lot of fun. We'll be hosting local parties and write-ins throughou...

09/30/2016

Pardon the cursing, but we agree with the sentiment. What do your first drafts look like?

http://thesushiowl.tumblr.com/post/150088786606/your-first-draft-can-and-should-look-like-a

Chuck Wendig - 250 Things You Should Know About Writing (via kickasscurls)

09/26/2016

Wondering what writing events are going on this week in Philadelphia? Check out our community calendar! (Note: The calendar on the left is of local events pertinent to writers, the calendar on the right is of PFWA sponsored events.) http://phfwa.org/calendar/

"Bethlyn Bechtel started this free writers meetup during NaNo of 2015. We are continuing to meet one night a month through the year, increasing to once a week during NaNoWriMo 2016.

09/14/2016

Number 26 is a favorite among PhillyWrimos. A great, diverse list to help you out. http://thewritelife.com/100-best-websites-writers-2016/

Kick your writing career into high gear with this year’s list of the best writing websites.

09/12/2016

It's not free, but may be worth your while (and money): the first Women's Fiction Writers Conference in Philadelphia.

FIrst Ever Regional WFWA Conference to be held in Philadelphia on October 22, 2016

09/10/2016

Some of it is old news for those of you who have been around the block of the publishing world. There are, however, a few new insights:

“Despite competition from an ever-increasing menu of entertainment choices now available to Americans, book readership in America is holding steady, according to a new survey. And most of the book readers surveyed, the report found, prefer to read print books.” -Publishers Weekly

I hope you enjoy this edition of the Indie Author Weekly Roundup. Today's roundup includes the lasted tips for succeeding on Twitter.

09/09/2016

A simple and practical checklist for your online presence. Use this outline to make sure your website has everything necessary for professional networking and marketing of your personal brand and your books http://thewritelife.com/online-writing-portfolio/.

No matter your niche or style, you need an online portfolio that helps your writing shine!

09/08/2016

Need an excuse to finish an old short story WIP? Polish it up and submit it to a contest: http://thewritelife.com/27-free-writing-contests/

Don’t be taken in by scammy contests: there are legitimate competitions for your prose and poetry. Here are some free writing contests to get started.

09/08/2016

We've heard good things. Check it out!

Where: Rosemont College, 1400 Montgomery Ave., Rosemont, PA 19010.PARKING: You may park in ANY lot on the Rosemont Campus. You do not need to worry about the signs about permits. See the campus map for lot locations.

09/07/2016

Our friend Leah Falk let us know about some great free public programming at the Writers House at Rutgers Camden. Check it out!