Black Writers Reunion & Conference is accepting proposals for workshops and seminars on the craft and business of writing to be presented at the 6th BWRC in Atlanta, Georgia, June 23-26, 2010. We invite presentations that demonstrate insight and expertise on the craft and business of fiction, nonfiction, writing for the web, songwriting, blogging for profit, play/screenwriting, food writing, copy writing, and inspirational writing with interactive workshops that will allow participants to engage in hands-on writing or related activities wherever possible. We also welcome sessions that would permit attendees to receive feedback on their work, whether during or following the conference. Workshop styles may range from a modified traditional presentation to skill-building training.

Proposals will be evaluated on the following:

• A well-defined topic with focused objectives
• Consistency with and significance to the conference emphasis areas
• Presenter credibility and experience to engage the audience and deliver an outstanding and informative workshop

For more information, download the Call for Session Proposals in Microsoft Word and Adobe PDF format below. Please feel welcome to include with your submission any handouts or other accompanying materials that will aid us in evaluating your session for appropriateness for this program.

Call for 2010 Workshop Proposals (Word)
http://www.blackwriters.org/ccount/click.php?id=43

Call for 2010 Workshop Proposals (PDF)
http://www.blackwriters.org/ccount/click.php?id=44

Proposals must be submitted by midnight on Sunday, December 6, 2009.

Thanks for ten years of support!
Black Writers Reunion & Conference
June 23-26, 2010 – Atlanta, Georgia
http://www.blackwriters.org

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“Writing Cozy Mysteries” With Cheryl Arguile w/a Emily Brightwell
July 13, 2009 – August 8, 2009

Enrollment Information at http://www.occrwa.org/onlineclassJul09.html

COST: $20 for OCC members, $30 for non-members
Enrollment deadline: July 12, 2009
If you have specific questions, email occrwaonlineclass@yahoo.com

ABOUT THE CLASS

In Cozy Writing 101, Emily Brightwell will share the method she uses to plot her “Inspector and Mrs. Jeffries” Victorian mystery series. In this class, Emily will cover everything from how to come up with a real killer of an idea to how to get to the solution of the crime. Topics covered will include: coming up with your protagonist, how to find the very best suspects, the kind of setting needed for a cozy, how to plant clues and red herrings and finally, the final resolution. This is the same great class Emily taught here in 2006!

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Emily Brightwell is the author of the best-selling Victorian London Murder Mysteries featuring the detective team of Mrs. Jeffries and Inspector Witherspoon. She has written twenty-five novels in this cozy mystery series and is busy working on the next.
Born in West Virginia, her family moved to Los Angeles when she was ten. After high school, she attended California State University at Fullerton and earned a Degree in American Studies.

In addition to writing the Mrs. Jeffries’ series, she has also written six Young Adult novels for Berkley under her maiden name, Cheryl Lanham. Emily and her family live in Southern California.

Check out our full 2009 list of workshops.
http://www.occrwa.org/onlineclasses.html

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