Last Updated May 6, 2008 Save the date! -- 2008 SWA Spring Conference , at Chester College, Chester NH Saturday, May 17th "The Joy, Sorrow, and Joy Again of Writing": With the title of his keynote speech, mystery-suspense writer Brendan Dubois sets the tone for the Spring Writers Conference of the Seacoast Writers Association on Saturday, May 17 at Chester College of New England, Chester NH. The conference gets underway with registration and a continental breakfast at 8:30 a.m, in the college's Wadleigh Library. Then we'll celebrate the winners of the SWA 2008 writing contest with cash awards and certificates. First place winners will read their winning entries and judges will discuss their criteria for reviewing submissions. Brendan Dubois and the aforementioned keynote address is next on the agenda. A full buffet lunch, a chance to meet and greet old and new friends and browse the book tables will round out the morning. In the afternoon, participants can follow their joy in one of four 2-hour workshop choices. Presenters are Peter Randall, Publishing Options; Maren Tirabassi, Poetry from Your Life; Rachel Forrest, Writing with Taste; and Sue Wheeler, Exploring Your Characters.
Registration forms, and additional information are available on the website and have been mailed to SWA members and newsletter subscribers.
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Help Wanted!
Time for a changing of the guard! 
SWA is seeking a replacement for long-time President Chuck Grosky who is resigning his position due to health concerns. The President is responsible, with the Board of Directors, for carrying out the organization’s mission and for ensuring the organization’s growth, relevance and stability. Interested individuals should be energetic and enthusiastic and have a sincere interest in writing and in providing resources to area writers and the community.
Webmaster: We are also seeking an individual who has both a technical bent and a good bit of literary flair to take over the operation of our SWA website (http://seacoastwritersassociation.org) and our e-mail program for electronic mailing of our quarterly newsletter and any special announcements.
These are both volunteer positions, but do come with the perq. of attending SWA conferences without charge. The best kind of payment is a chance to support our writing community, make a difference, and work with a great board of directors.
Interested individuals should contact SWA Secretary Joan Castro by e-mail at joanandcarlos@yahoo.com. Please include “SWA” in the subject line. Feel free to nominate someone if you feel they would be a good candidate. Provide contact information. |