The 12th annual Fire and Ice Contest is now closed to entries.

Finalists will be announced by mid-March.  Winners will be announced at the Spring Fling Writers' Conference in Deerfield, IL, April 23 - 24, 2010.

Chicago-North author
Carrie Lofty will be hosting an online workshop this January.  Carrie writes sexy historical romances and hot'n'dirty apocalyptic paranormals.

Her latest medieval, Scoundrel's Kiss, hits the shelves this month, followed by an Austrian-set tale of two lovelorn musicians, which will launch Harlequin's Carina Press in June.

The Tiny Art of Elevator Pitches
How to Craft Them & How to Use Them

Every word counts! If you've ever considered attending a conference, you've probably heard the term "elevator pitch," which is nothing more than a bare-bones summary of your novel. But reducing tens of thousands of words down to 30 or less can be difficult, daunting, and confusing. What to leave in? What to ignore? How to give it punch and drama?

I'll share the elevator pitches that got me in the door, as well as techniques for making them both concise and effective. Each student will be encouraged to share his or her pitch(es), and to identify the most important themes, details and character traits--the good stuff that will set your work apart. We'll also discuss how elevator pitches can help your career: from query letters and off-hand conversations, to finding your hook and focusing your writing before you even start!

Chicago-North RWA
In-person Program & Booksigning
February 8, 2010

www.carrielofty.com

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