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Archives for February 2012

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Writing Contest for Male Horror Writers. Entry Deadline April 11, 2012.

Challenge Deadline April 11, 2012

 

All you guys who write horror — this “one’s” for you!

Masters of Macabre Challenge 2012 Announced

WHAT IS THE MASTERS OF MACABRE CHALLENGE?  An opportunity for male horror writers, published and unpublished, to strut their stuff. You write and record your own scary story, the contest organizers post it on the internationally famous HorrorAddicts.net site and let the listeners vote for the best one. The winner receives a host of prizes, most importantly the coveted “Master of Macabre” title and the privilege of organizing next year’s MoM Challenge.

*** THE DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES IS APRIL 11, 2012. ***

 The theme for 2012 is “Curses.”

For more details, go to the Masters of Macabre WordPress Blog:  http://mastersofmacabre.wordpress.com/2012/01/26/masters-of-macabre-challenge-2012-announced/

From Laurel Anne Hill,
A Wicked Woman Writer
(Voted “Most Wicked 2011” by fans of HorrorAddicts.net) 

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Dragon Dronet: STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™ – Times Square Freeze Mob

Dragon Dronet as Darth Malgus

 

Okay, it took me two months to hear about my friend, Dragon Dronet, playing Darth Malgus in the Star Wars Times Square Flash Mob last December.  He even shaved his head for the part.  So all you fans who are as out of touch as I am, be sure to watch the “Choose Your Side” video on YouTube, staged by Electronic Arts to celebrate the official launch of BioWare’s STAR WARS: THE OLD REPUBLIC.  

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wjf_lWxqyI

 

From Laurel Anne Hill (Author of “Heroes Arise”)

http://www.laurelannehill.com

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Land Mine Awareness and Action (by Laurel Anne Hill)

Mark your Calendars for April 4!  Every Deed Matters.

In December 2005, the United Nations (UN) General Assembly declared April 4 of each year “International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action.”  I just learned about the declaration a few months ago.  “International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action” was a long title for me to rattle off during casual conversation, let alone scribble in a small square on my kitchen calendar.  So for personal purposes, I shrunk the official title down to “Mine Awareness and Action Day.”  Sorry, UN General Assembly.  Sometimes writers edit words.

The “mine” in mine awareness refers to land mines and explosive remnants of war (ERW), such as artillery shells and grenades.  The international day of observance aims to raise awareness about land mines and make progress toward their eradication.  The term, mine awareness, is fairly self-explanatory.  Mine action refers to everything from fencing off dangerous areas, to assisting land mine victims and teaching people how to remain safe in a mine-affected environment.  A lot to accomplish in a mere twenty-four hours.

Obviously, the world can’t and doesn’t wait until April 4 every year to organize mine awareness and action projects or make information available.  The process runs 24/7, with a scope both broad and complex.

To increase your mine awareness and learn a few simple ways ordinary folks can “take action,” go to http://mindsclearinglandmines.wordpress.com/mine-awareness-and-action/.

Warm wishes,

Laurel Anne Hill, Author of “Heroes Arise”
(Moderator for the Minds Clearing Land Mines WordPress Blog and Facebook page.)

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Adapting your screenplay into a novel? I just heard about a great Writers Store webinar.

If you’re adapting your screenplay into a novel, this message is for you.  I just heard about a webinar scheduled for February 22, 2012:  Script to Novel: Double Your Odds of a Sale.  Two really great presenters will conduct the program: Charlotte Cook and Jon James Miller.  I’ve known both Charlotte and Jon for years and really respect their writing expertise.  Plus I found their book, Adapting Sideways — How to turn your screenplay into a publishable novel (KOMENAR Publishing, 2010), packed full of useful and well-organized information.  Be sure to check out what this program has to offer. 

Warm wishes and happy writing,

Laurel Anne Hill  (http://www.laurelannehill.com) 

Script to Novel: Double Your Odds of a Sale

At a Glance

  • Live webinar on adapting your screenplay into a publishable novel.
  • Learn methodology for identifying critical scenes, and how to create a more compelling story, engaging characters, and evocative setting for the novel.
  • Learn how to leverage your story’s potential in both film and literary markets to effectively double your odds of a sale.

Register today for this live webinar!
Session Date: Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Session Start Time: 1:00PM PST/ 4:00 PM EST
Duration: 90 Minutes

Each registration comes with access to the archived version of the program and the materials for one year. You do not have to attend the live event to get a recording of the presentation. In all webinars, no question goes unanswered. Attendees have the ability to chat with the instructor during the live event and ask questions. You will receive a copy of the webinar presentation in an e-mail that goes out one week after the live event. The answers to questions not covered in the live presentation will be included in this e-mail as well.

About the Critique

All registrants are invited to submit up to 5 pages of their script, or up to 500 words of their synopsis or treatment. All submissions are guaranteed a written critique.

For more information go to: https://www.writersstore.com/script-to-novel-double-your-odds-of-a-sale.