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October 5, 2019: Working Lunch Workshop with Lisa Cron!
Open to writers of all genres! Wired for Story: How to Become a Story Genius - Lisa Cron Every writer wants two things: to tell a story that hooks readers and never lets them go, and to find a way to accomplish that without going through the long slog of endlessly...
September 7, 2019: Annual General Meeting and Audio Books Panel Discussion
Presented by Kate Forest, Susan Scott Shelley, Lisa Lang Blakeney, Ann Russek Four VFRW member authors (including one who does professional voice/voice-over work) will discuss the ins and outs of audiobooks, from the vendors, to the process of selecting narrators, to...
The Sheila Contest 2019 First Round Finalists
The Valley Forge Romance Writers are pleased to announce the Finalists of The Sheila 2019 First Round Finalists: CONTEMPORARY A Fast Woman by Laralynn Doran Fight for It by Jessie Harper Love in an Elevator by Kilby Blades Love Me Like a Love Song by...
June 1, 2019 Informal Day of Brainstorming & Writing
Informal Day of Brainstorming, Planning, Plotting, and Writing When: Saturday, June 1, 2019, 10am to 4pm Where: Montgomery County Community College, 340 Dekalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA 19422 - Parkhouse Hall, Room 124 & 126 As we’d discussed, our...
May 4, 2019 Meeting: Creating a TV Series Bible
From Page to Screen: Creating a TV Series Bible Based on Your Book presented by Leslie Anne Lighton When: Saturday, May 4, 2019, 10am to 1pm Where: Montgomery County Community College, 340 Dekalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA 19422 - Parkhouse Hall, Room 344...
The Sheila Contest Needs Judges
The 2019 Sheila Contest needs judges! Our contest has once again been such a success, we need a few more judges to handle the load. If you have some time, please consider helping us out by offering to judge entries -- even just one or two would make a big difference...
April 6, 2019 Meeting: Using Archetypes to Create Characters
Using Archetypes to Create Characters in Romance presented by Hope Ramsay When: Saturday, April 6, 2019, 10am to 1pm Where: Montgomery County Community College, 340 Dekalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA 19422 - Parkhouse Hall, Room 124 Every romance requires...
March 2, 2019 Meeting: Social Media & Viral Marketing
Social Media and Viral Marketing presented by Xio Axelrod When: Saturday, March 2, 2019, 10am to 1pm Where: Montgomery County Community College, 340 Dekalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA 19422 - Parkhouse Hall, Room 124 In the lightning-fast pace of today’s...
February 2, 2019 Meeting: Hero, Take the Wheel
Hero, Take the Wheel: Making the Romantic Character Arc Drive Your Story presented by Eileen Emerson When: Saturday, February 2, 2019, 10am to 1pm Where: Montgomery County Community College, 340 Dekalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA 19422 - Parkhouse Hall,...
VFRW thanks its 2018 Speakers
VFRW extends its thanks to our 2018 speakers. Thank you for helping to make this such a great year for our organization. 2018 Speakers and Topics: January 6, 2018: Foundations of Worldbuilding - Donna Galanti February 5, 2018: Self-publishing 101 plus Open Q&A -...