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Your ultimate guide to writing in Texas. From events to contests to publishers, the Lone Star state has it all. Writing Groups •Writer’s League of Texas •Texas writing groups by city Contests & Rewards •WLT Manuscript Contest •WLT Texas Book Award •Texas Review Press Contests •Tomas Rivera Book Award •Texas Library Association awards, scholarships &
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This week I joined the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. SCBWI is a global community of writers, illustrators, and translators. Premium membership gives creators access to countless resources related to writing and the publication process including critique groups, regional groups, discounts on conferences, publishing directories, marketing opportunities, grant and award opportunities, and more.
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I have often wondered what graced the desks of some of my favorite writers. Were they organized, or did they employ a system of controlled chaos? What objects did they place around them for inspiration? Did they have a favorite writing snack? A little research led me to some interesting finds. The desks of the
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I am thrilled to announce that my middle grade manuscript, The Summer of Moons & Monsters, won the Writer’s League of Texas Manuscript Contest for unpublished authors! My second project, Curse of the Catfish, was a finalist as well. Check out the winners here! A big thank you to the Writer’s League of Texas for
