Quote of the Month

“If there’s a book that you want to read, but it hasn’t been written yet, then you must write it.” 

― Toni Morrison

Check out the IYWM 2017 schedule of events!

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Quote of the Month

“A story is a letter that the author writes to himself, to tell himself things that he would be unable to discover otherwise.”

Carlos Ruiz Zafón, The Shadow of the Wind

March 15th, 2017 is the final day to submit workshop proposals for the 2017 workshop! Have an idea? Then click here to submit your workshop or panels!

The 2017 Guest Author is…Diana Rowland!

Alumni Publications

Blood Bound by Traci Douglass, Romance
Anna Frost goes undercover in an notorious Otherworld biker gang to try and find her missing sister and teams up with Dante, half demon, half human. Working together, they discover white-hot passion in each other’s arms, but will her quest for the truth cost him more than he ever bargained for?

Blood Freed by Traci Douglass, Romance
Wild child Liz Frost is ready to turn over a new leaf and what better way to prove she can be responsible than by volunteering to answer a call for help. Dex MacCallahan is tasked with guarding Liz on a mission he can’t refuse. Together, Dex and Liz must search for the information they need, but when their simmering chemistry boils over into searing hot passion, will they risk losing their hearts to save the ones they love?

Defending the Future 7: Man And Machine Anthology byJudi Fleming, Science-Fiction Short Story

The plan had been to un-man the battlespace, replacing flesh and blood with steel and carbon fiber. Machines, both remote-controlled and autonomous A.I.s, would fight and be destroyed in the name of freedom; sparing the troops at the cost of the nation’s treasure. However, as with any arms race, the opposing side’s technology eventually catches ups to yours, resulting in the need to put lives back in harm’s way on the frontline; to deal with, and adapt to the unknown, as only humans can.

The Ceiling Man by Patricia Lillie, Horror Novel

The stranger only Abby, an autistic teen, sees and hears introduces her to evil. When her mother falls under the stranger’s sway, she must solve the puzzle of The Ceiling Man and save them both. A Kindle Scout selection.

Satisfying Silicon by Virginia Nelson, Romance Anthology
Lady Dead may be number five on his hit list, but she trusts that Silicon will come for her. Save her or kill her… either way, it’ll be a hot ride.

Killing Cancer: When Dad And I Fought A Titan by Donna J. W. Munro, Other Short Story

Jeff: Ghost-buster Extraordinaire by Elsa M Carruthers, Horror Short Story
A comical horror short. Reprint

Coppelius by Kristina Elyse Butke, Fantasy Poem
A poem inspired by E.T.A. Hoffmann’s “The Sandman.”

A Strange and Distant Safety by Jennifer Loring, Romance Short Story
For one young man, the nightmare scenario of abduction and torture becomes the key to unlocking his ultimate fantasy.

No One on Earth by Jennifer Loring, Romance Novella
Will two timelines that have always intersected, no matter when or where, finally be forced to diverge?

Arizona Impulse by Tiffany Avery writing as B. Leslie Tirrell, Science-Fiction Novella
Celebrity chefs, politicians, and the holidays combine to create scandal due to a looming famine.

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Writer Quote of the Month

“Every book you’ve ever read, at one point in time, was just an idea in someone’s head. It didn’t become a book until they sat down and wrote it.” ― Unknown

Ask An Editor

In Your Write Mind has teamed up with some incredible editors to offer you the chance to get your questions about story, revision, and more answered! Email your questions to SocialMedia.IYWM@gmail.com and you might see them answered in an upcoming newsletter or blog post.

Until then, here are a couple good articles to brush up on what an editor can do for you.

NPR: “What Exactly Does An Editor Do?“

Dead Good: “What Does a Book Editor Do?”

Alumni Publications

Essential Magic by Cara McKinnon.
A witch driven to excel. A mage ashamed of his past. A desire that could lead them to bliss…or peril.

Steel Magic by J.L. Gribble
Book 2 in the Steel Empires series, an urban fantasy/alternate history adventure

Winner Takes All by Meg Mims,
Cora Peterson is dead set on winning the Fourth of July Barrel Auction with her Mile High Apple Pie. She expects her rival might best her once again, but what she doesn’t expect is a bid for love from the handsome newcomer to Cady Corners…

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This could be your time to shine!
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Check out the amazing activities and events we held at past IYWM events!

Writer Quote of the Month
“If you have any young friends who aspire to become writers, the second-greatest favor you can do them is to present them with copies of The Elements of Style. The first greatest, of course, is to shoot them now, while they’re happy.”
– Dorothy Parker
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There’s Still Time to Register
Registration is now open for the 2016 In Your Write Mind Workshop for just $165.

Register Now!

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Guest Speakers

AGENT GUEST OF HONOR
Kimberly Brower represents a wide range of authors, particularly those who write contemporary romance, women’s fiction, thrillers and young adult. Her clients are New York Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today and Amazon best selling authors, who are both traditionally and self published. She graduated with a business degree from California State University, Northridge and a law degree from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles. She is originally from New Jersey, but is happy to be back on the east coast, living in New York City.

AUTHOR GUEST OF HONOR
Daniel José Older is the author of the ghost noir collection, Salsa Nocturna and the adult books in the Bone Street Rumbaurban fantasy series. His short stories and essays have appeared in Tor.com, Salon, BuzzFeed, New Haven Review, PANK, Apex and Strange Horizons as well as the anthologies Subversion and Mothership: Tales Of Afrofuturism And Beyond. His debut YA novel Shadowshaper has garnered several starred reviews, was listed as a 2015 Kirkus Prize finalist and on several Best Books of the Year list. Please visit him online at www.GhostStar.net for his thoughts on writing, his decade-long career as an NYC paramedic and to listen to his music. Follow him on Twitter @djolder.

EDITOR GUEST OF HONOR
Diana M. Pho is an associate editor at Tor Books and blogs for Tor.com. She is also an academic scholar, activist, performer, and general rabble-rouser. In the steampunk community, she is best-known for running Beyond Victoriana, an award-winning, US-based blog on multicultural steampunk. She has published numerous articles on science fiction and its community, and written introductions to The Anatomy of Steampunk, Steampunk World, and The Best of Spanish Steampunk. She has been interviewed for many media outlets about fandom, including CBS’s Inside Edition, MSN.com, BBC America, the Travel Channel, HGTV, and the Science Channel. Follow her on Tumblr at writersyndrome.tumblr.com and Twitter at @writersyndrome.

AGENT GUEST OF HONOR
Eric Ruben is an attorney with over 25 years experience. His clients are authors in numerous genres. Eric got his start in publishing when suggested that NY Times best-selling author Suzanne Brockmann write about Navy SEALs as heroes and helped create the genre of romantic military suspense. He is an award-winning performer and writer who has appeared in films, commercials, and Off-Broadway theater. Also a producer of film and theater, Eric’s experience gives him a unique perspective that benefits all his showbiz clients. You can follow him on Twitter at @TheEricRuben.

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IYWM Scholarship Raffle Baskets

We’re still accepting donations for the scholarship raffle baskets. If you want to donate, we’d really appreciate if you fill out this quick form.

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Booksigning
We’re throwing a booksigning with readings at the McKenna Salvitti Gymnasium. See between 15 and 25 different authors available for book signings and personal questions about their craft.
Friday, June 24, from 7 pm – 10 pm

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IYWM 2016 Schedule!
Check out the schedule of events  for the 2016 In Your Write Mind Workshop!

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Alumni Publications
Murder in Morningside Heights  by Victoria Thompson
In the latest from the bestselling author of Murder on St. Nicholas Avenue, former police sergeant Frank Malloy and his wife adjust to life in New York high society as they investigate a death in the field of higher learning…

Winner Takes All by Meg Mims
Cora Peterson is dead set on winning the Fourth of July Barrel Auction with her Mile High Apple Pie. She expects her rival might best her once again, but what she doesn’t expect is a bid for love from the handsome newcomer to Cady Corners…

The Margarita Chica Finds Love: Boxed Set by Jacki King
Leslie Stetler is here to sell you sex. And lots of it. Welcome to her sassy, sexy world, Southern California’s “Inland Empire” where fortunes and fantasies boil together under the blazing sun.

The Trouble with Antlers (a.k.a. Melvin’s Rampant Rack) by A.J. Culey
Melvin Moose has a problem. Anytime a girl gets too close, his antlers go on walkabout, popping out of his human head at the most inopportune moments. As if that weren’t bad enough, a human girl just enrolled at his school, and if she catches sight of his unruly rack, it’s all over for Shifterville.

The Zombie Mishap by Samantha Lienhard
When two scientists accidentally create a zombie, they find themselves in a terrible predicament. Determined not to let anyone learn what they did, they embark on a desperate mission to stop their creation before it’s too late.

A Mother’s Love ~ An Anthology of Murder and Mayhem, “Balad of a Mother and Slave” by Donna Wagenblast Munro
A mother’s love has no boundaries. In every species, mothers risk their own lives and sacrifice themselves to save their children. Throughout the animal kingdom, even the most gentle of creatures attack and kill to protect their young.

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Featured Blog Post
This could be your time to shine!
Submit your blog or become a guest blogger on the IYWM blog.
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Everyone here at IYWM wishes all of you and your’s a magical holiday! May your new year be filled with many good books, fulfilled dreams, and may the muse be ever on your side!

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Writer Quote of the Month
“In order to write about life first you must live it.”
― Ernest Hemingway
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“Inspiration Station
Exoplanets renamed after scientists, gods and the undead (Wired UK)
“Arion, Taphao Kaew, Poltergeist and Tadmor are just some of the new official names given to distant planets and their alien suns by the International Astronomical Union…”

How to spot a psychopath according to a psychopath (Independent)
“Self proclaimed pyschopath Jacob Wells shares the tell-tale signs you might be hanging out with a pyschopath…”

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Write Better, Write Now!

• On Sex in Fiction
• 2 Stammer Verbs to Avoid in Your Fiction
• Top tips for writing non-cliched multicultural characters
• 7 Fatal Flaws That Told Me My Novel Wasn’t Ready to Pitch
• Science Fiction’s Best Editors Are Tweeting You Some Recommendations
• Do We Honor Girls’ Stories? The Double Standard of YA Lit
• How to Use Scrivener to Start and Finish a Rough Draft

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Industry News
A Side of Relish: Little Pickle Adds YA Imprint (Publishers Weekly)
Curious commonality among books that get banned (Upworthy)
11 Common Publishing Terms All Writers Should Know (Writer’s Digest)

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Stay Connected
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Give the gift of good books!
The 24 Best Science Fiction Books Of 2015  (BuzzFeed Books)
The 32 Best Fantasy Books Of 2015 (BuzzFeed Books)
Top 10 Horror: 2015 (Booklist Online)
Top 10 Best Romance Novels of 2015  (Heavy)
Best mystery books and thrillers of 2015 (Washington Post)
The best young adult books of 2015 (Telegraph)

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Alumni Publications
Aileen O’Conor Latcham writing as Aileen Erin, Alpha Unleashed (Alpha Girl Book 5)
Luciana may have failed to steal Tessa McCaide’s magic, but she’s just getting started on her crusade for magical domination. If Tessa doesn’t find a way to stop her demonic summoning, it could mean the end of everything.

Lauren Stone writing as Lola Dodge, Quanta
Just because Quanta can see the future doesn’t mean she can change it. She’s spent most of her life imprisoned, feeding her captors information to keep herself alive, but she’s finally reached the endgame and her death creeps closer by the moment.

Mary DeSantis writing as Deanna Dee, Finish Him
When Sonya Black’s sister is drugged, Sonya launches an amateur investigation only to end up, answerless, at the feet of Jaxon Nyles. Can Sonya find the perp and avoid (or give in to) the chemistry brewing between her and Jaxon?

Mary DeSantis writing as Deanna Dee, The First for Noelle
A Christmas short set in the Games of Love world. Can Noelle work up the courage to approach Trey and maybe get her first kiss this holiday season?

Mary DeSantis writing as Deanna Dee, A Merry Little Christmas Solo
Haley’s been competing with Gavin in choir for years, but is he really her enemy?

Jennifer Loring, Firebird (The Firebird Trilogy Book 1)
Stephanie Hartwell is a journalist chasing the story of her career: hockey superstar Aleksandr Volynsky, an Olympian, Stanley Cup Champion, and her first love. Romance rekindles, but tragedy soon reveals Aleksandr’s dark side. When he discovers the truth behind his self-destructive behavior, will his newfound self-awareness be enough to convince Stephanie to give him one last chance?

Kathleen W. Taylor writing as K.W. Taylor, Method Writing
Method actors inhabit their characters. Method writers do, too. John goes to elaborate lengths to study the habits, physiology, and needs of a vampire.

Shelly Bates writing as Shelly Adina, Devices Brightly Shining: A steampunk Christmas novella
When Sydney and Hugh Meriwether-Astor (two young cousins of Gloria Meriwether-Astor) arrive in London, the inhabitants of Carrick House are happy to welcome them. But when Maggie learns that Sydney has his own plans for the family business she decides it’s time for someone with a spine, an airship of her own, and reasons to put fields of air between herself and decisions about her future to pull up ropes and warn Gloria that betrayal is closer than she thinks…

Kristin Dearborn, Stolen Away
Trisha doesn’t have much going for her, but she is a good mother. That’s what she’s always told herself, anyway. She wakes in the middle of the night to hear her infant son has been taken. Her daughter, who saw the kidnapping, tearfully tells her a monster took him. Her ex-boyfriend Joel owes the Russian Mafia a million dollars, but that’s nothing compared to the trouble Trisha’s got herself into. Searching for her son, Trisha and Joel won’t let gangsters, demons, or Joel’s overbearing mother stop them.

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Featured Blog Post
This could be your time to shine!
Submit your blog or become a guest blogger on the IYWM blog.
Just email socialmedia.IYWM@gmail.com

Writer Quote of the Month

“When I sit down to write a book, I do not say to myself, ‘I am going to produce a work of art.’ I write it because there is some lie that I want to expose, some fact to which I want to draw attention, and my initial concern is to get a hearing.”
—George Orwell
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Alumni Publications

Aileen O’Conor Latcham writing as Aileen Erin, Alpha Unleashed (Alpha Girl Book 5)

Luciana may have failed to steal Tessa McCaide’s magic, but she’s just getting started on her crusade for magical domination. If Tessa doesn’t find a way to stop her demonic summoning, it could mean the end of everything.

Available to download from the following retailers:
iTunes
Amazon
Barnes and Noble
Kobo

Lauren Stone writing as Lola Dodge, Quanta

Mary DeSantis writing as Deanna Dee, Finish Him
When Sonya Black’s sister is drugged, Sonya launches an amateur investigation only to end up, answerless, at the feet of Jaxon Nyles. Can Sonya find the perp and avoid (or give in to) the chemistry brewing between her and Jaxon?

Mary DeSantis writing as Deanna Dee, The First for Noelle
A Christmas short set in the Games of Love world. Can Noelle work up the courage to approach Trey and maybe get her first kiss this holiday season?

Mary DeSantis writing as Deanna Dee, A Merry Little Christmas Solo
Haley’s been competing with Gavin in choir for years, but is he really her enemy?

Jennifer Loring, Firebird (The Firebird Trilogy Book 1)
Stephanie Hartwell is a journalist chasing the story of her career: hockey superstar Aleksandr Volynsky, an Olympian, Stanley Cup Champion, and her first love. Romance rekindles, but tragedy soon reveals Aleksandr’s dark side. When he discovers the truth behind his self-destructive behavior, will his newfound self-awareness be enough to convince Stephanie to give him one last chance?

Kathleen W. Taylor writing as K.W. Taylor, Method Writing
Method actors inhabit their characters. Method writers do, too. John goes to elaborate lengths to study the habits, physiology, and needs of a vampire.

Shelly Bates writing as Shelly Adina, Devices Brightly Shining: A steampunk Christmas novella
When Sydney and Hugh Meriwether-Astor (two young cousins of Gloria Meriwether-Astor) arrive in London, the inhabitants of Carrick House are happy to welcome them. But when Maggie learns that Sydney has his own plans for the family business she decides it’s time for someone with a spine, an airship of her own, and reasons to put fields of air between herself and decisions about her future to pull up ropes and warn Gloria that betrayal is closer than she thinks…

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Featured Blog PostThis could be your time to shine!

This could be your time to shine!
Submit your blog or become a guest blogger on the IYWM blog.

Writer Quote of the Month

Get through a draft as quickly as possible. Hard to know the shape of the thing until you have a draft. Literally, when I wrote the last page of my first draft of Lincoln’s Melancholy I thought, Oh, shit, now I get the shape of this. But I had wasted years, literally years, writing and re-writing the first third to first half. The old writer’s rule applies: Have the courage to write badly.

– Joshua Wolf Shenk

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Alumni Publications

Mary Karlik

Book title: Horseplay: A Hickville High Companion
Genre: YA Contemporary Romance
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Chris Von Halle
Book title: The Fourth Generation

Genre: YA Dystopia
On the verge of perishing from a plague that kills all seventeen-year-olds, a curious Gorin spies on the rulers’ off-limits mansion and makes a discovery that, although horrifying, just might save everybody in town from their tragically shortened lives.

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Mary DeSantis writing as Deanna Dee

Book title: Summer Crush
Story title: Boarderline Love

Genre: YA Contemporary

Nearly drowning wasn’t part of Dalya’s vacation plans. Neither was being rescued by a guy with a perfect six pack and a haunted look in his eyes. Mason reminds Dalya too much of her over-protective older brother, but when he offers to teach her to surf, she can’t say no. Can Dalya get past her frustration with her brother to realize how much Mason means to her?

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Aubry Gross

Book title: Big Girls Need Love Too

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Plus-size Molly has had it–with herself and her best friend Benjamin. And, well, his perfect girlfriend Emery, too. It’s time to get over Benjamin. Stat. Except, well, getting over Benjamin shouldn’t be this hard; after all, there are only so many bad dates, secretive guys, and ill-timed declarations of love a girl can handle.

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Harper Shaddock
Book title: Bad Alpha
Story title: Becoming the Alpha’s Mate

Genre: Romance (Heat Level 3 of 4)

After escaping an abusive ex, lone-wolf Brenna is looking for a fresh start. She never expected to stumble across a pack’s territory, or that the Alpha would claim her for a mate. Remy had enough on his plate dealing with a rival pack, but it was love at first howl and he’s not about to lose his mate…even if it means fighting her past her fears.
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Submit your blog or become a guest blogger on the IYWM blog.
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Registration is Now Open!

Check out our exciting list of workshops and events!

Featured speakers for the June 25 – 28, 2015 workshop include:

Claire Eddy, Senior Editor, Tor/Forge Books

Stephen Saffel, Senior Acquisitions Editor, Titan Books

Roseanne Wells, Associate Agent, The Jennifer De Chiara Literary Agency

Liz Coley, Guest Author

Click here to register

Getting Ready for IYWM

What exactly is the IYWM workshop?
Some people may call it a retreat, other call it a residency. We call it amazing!

The days at the IYWM Workshop are packed full with amazing modules to help you grow as a writer. You will meet many other authors, intent on polishing their craft and getting published (if they’re not already). Beyond being an incredible learning experience, you will find this to be a unique networking environment.

What can you expect at the IYWM workshop?
Head over to the website to check out the daily schedule.

This will give you a pretty good idea how days are spent at this wonderful residency.

What fun events happen at the IYWM workshop?

• Book Signing and Expo
  • Join a number of authors for our annual book signing/expo. This event is open to the public.
• Public Forum
  • The public is welcome to a special session by our guest speaker.
• The Costume Ball
  • *Costumes not required to attend…but they can if they want to!
• Fundraising Raffle
  • The WPF Alumni Committee collects donations for the Scholarship Basket Raffle that takes place at the workshop in June. All money raised in ticket sales will go to the Writing Popular Fiction Alumni Scholarship Fund. As Alumni of the WPF program, the committee values the impact story telling and writing has on our lives. The continued support of the WPF program, our fellow Alumni and the scholarship awarded makes it possible for more great works of fiction to enter our lives. This scholarship will be awarded each term to someone with financial need in their final term toward achieving a Masters of Fine Arts in writing popular fiction.
  • Tickets for the Basket Raffle will be sold in the registration office throughout the residency, as well as at the booksigning and costume ball. The drawing will be held at the Costume Ball/Wine Social. Raffle items will be available for viewing during the days prior to the raffle.

Where are some good places to eat off campus?
Smokey Bones, Panera, Chipotle, Steak N Shake, Red Robin, Lupi & Leo, Robokyo hibachi, Five Guys Burgers, Headkeepers, Turina’s pizza and subs, Oliver’s Pourhouse, Moio’s pizza

What should I bring with me when attending the workshops?

• Notebook/laptop
• Possibly a recorder. Really it depends on how you take notes.
• A copy (either memorized or written down) of your elevator pitch and if your novel is finished, a synopsis, cover letter
• Business cards (There are professionals in every workshop and although you don’t want to stalk or hassle anyone you do want to be prepared)
• Snacks. We get breaks, but 3 hours is a long time.
• A light jacket because rooms are either 90 degrees or 40 and not anything in between

What are these raffle baskets I keep hearing about?
Each year, In Your Write Mind Workshop conducts a raffle drawing to support and fund our scholarship for the Writing Popular Fiction MFA. Last year, we raised over $1,600! Baskets are donated from all over the world and have included items such as signed books, movie memorabilia, coffee, tea, beer, wine, glassware, Seton Hill apparel, art, jewelry, hand-crafted goods, editing services and more.

Baskets will be located at In Your Write Mind Registration and will continue to arrive throughout the weekend so check back frequently. Tickets are sold at Registration Thursday through Saturday and will also be available at the book signing and Ball (until 10pm). The drawing will be held at the ball Saturday evening and winners will be announced at 10:45 pm.

How do I sign up for pitch sessions?
After you register, you will receive an email with instructions on how you can request a pitch session time slot. Pitch sessions take place from 1-5 pm on Friday during the workshop and are based on a lottery system**. While we try our best to give you your first choice of agent/editor, you may end up with your second choice or third choice. You will receive a message with your agent/editor and time slot the week prior to the workshop.

If there are open pitch slots left in the schedule, you may sign up at registration for an additional spot. Openings at registration are on a first come, first served basis.

**You must be registered for In Your Write Mind workshop in order to secure a pitch time slot.

Craft Tips and Tricks

If you have any young friends who aspire to become writers, the second greatest favor you can do them is to present them with copies of The Elements of Style. The first greatest, of course, is to shoot them now, while they’re happy. – Dorothy Parker

Alumni Publications

TJ Lantz, Rise of the (http://www.amazon.com/Rise-Retics-Rosehaven-Book-1-ebook/dp/B00AHNDW0K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1431820031&sr=8-1&keywords=rise+of+the+retics) Retics (http://www.amazon.com/Rise-Retics-Rosehaven-Book-1-ebook/dp/B00AHNDW0K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1431820031&sr=8-1&keywords=rise+of+the+retics) (Rosehaven Book 1) (http://www.amazon.com/Rise-Retics-Rosehaven-Book-1-ebook/dp/B00AHNDW0K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1431820031&sr=8-1&keywords=rise+of+the+retics)

What would you do if you found out you weren’t entirely human and specially trained hunters were trying to kill you? For Tyranna, a young orphan, it means moving to Rosehaven: a hidden city filled with sword-fighting squirrels, goblin assassins, and a dangerous criminal organization run by an emotionally imbalanced fairy. It might not be the safest place in the world, but when you’re Retic it’s the only place left.

Corrections

In the last newsletter, there was an error in the spelling of one workshop presenter’s name. Jennifer Della Zanna was incorrectly printed as Jennifer Della.
Sorry about that, Jen.

Featured Blog Post

This could be your time to shine!
Submit your blog or become a guest blogger on the IYWM blog.

Registration is Now Open!

Featured speakers for the June 25 – 28, 2015 workshop include:

Claire Eddy, Senior Editor, Tor/Forge Books

Stephen Saffel, Senior Acquisitions Editor, Titan Books

Click here to register

Early Bird Special Weekend Registration lasts until May 1.

 Workshop Approvals
If you submitted a workshop proposal for this year’s IYWM workshop, keep on eye on your email because we will be sending out approvals very soon!

 Industry News
Amazon Refines Customer Review Process With New Ratings Options (the-digital-reader.com/)

BuzzFeed Launches Emerging Writers Fellowship (ElectricLiterature.com)

Free Fantasy Writing Contest in honor of Terry Pratchett 

Echo of Another World

April 7 – May 5

Found this interesting contest the other week and wanted to share it with the IYWM community. They are accepting fiction in the sci-fi/fantasy genre, up to 15,000 words. Novel excerpts are encouraged. Authors will collect community votes, and the first, second, and third winners will be chosen by the Inkitt staff from the top 10% of entries.

** 1st Place – 5 printed-and-bound copies of story with cover created by Inkitt’s designer; $40 Amazon gift card

** 2nd Place – $30 Amazon gift card

** 3rd Place – $20 Amazon gift card

For Fun!
Book Art Is Awesome: Large-Scale Installations (BookRiot.com)

Craft Tips and Tricks

“Remember: when people tell you something’s wrong or doesn’t work for them, they are almost always right. When they tell you exactly what they think is wrong and how to fix it, they are almost always wrong.” ― Neil Gaiman

How NOT to Sell Books: Top 10 Social Media Marketing No-Nos for Authors  (AnneAllen.blogspot.com)

24 Thoughts on Sexism, Feminism, YA, Reading, and The Publishing Industry (stackedbooks.org)

Self-Published Authors: 10 Tips on How to Email an Illustrator  (kmcmorris.blogspot.com)

Alumni Publications

Victoria Thompson, Murder on Amsterdam Avenue (Gaslight Mystery Book 17)

Frank and Sarah put their family business on hold to investigate the death of an old family friend. As they unravel secrets that reach back to the War Between the States, they also discover that they are in the company of a very present danger…

Aubrey Gross, Between the Seams
Chase Roberts is the quintessential Good Guy. Attractive, intelligent and successful, he’s the man any woman would love to take home to Mama. Except there’s one small problem: Chase never got over his former best friend—and first love—Jolene Westwood, who broke his heart as a teen. All grown up with two thriving businesses, Chase has enough to worry about. But when Jo comes home to help take care of her grandmother, Chase finds that the heart doesn’t care one bit about timing.

 Featured Blog Post

This could be your time to shine!

Submit your blog or become a guest blogger on the IYWM blog.
Just email socialmedia.IYWM@gmail(dot)com

Workshop Proposals!

• Proposals for at least two classes
• Proposed class titles
• A 200-word summary of the content for each class
• A 200-word biography of yourself