The upcoming 4th Annual Writers Conference scheduled for May 20-21 in The Village at Indian Springs in Flovilla, GA, includes a free open mic event for writers and poets to read their work under the stars. There is a 3 minute limit for each reading.
RSVP required: 770-227-4002
For more information, contact Generations Gallery Business Office at 800-352-7212 Monday-Thursday. Friday and Saturday call 770-775-7916. The two-day event includes meals, materials, seminar sessions and booksignings for $150. Most Credit Cards are accepted. Moderately priced accommodations are available in The Village's vintage cottages, or nearby in lake cabins, RV sites and camping areas in the state park and in nearby hotels in Jackson and Forsyth, Georgia.
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Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Friday, April 22, 2011
The 4th Annual Generations Gallery 2011 WRITERS CONFERENCE
Writers and poets return to Historic Indian Springs on Friday and Saturday, May 20 -21st, 2011 for The Fourth Annual WRITERS CONFERENCE hosted by Generations Gallery in Flovilla, GA. The event is targeted to those who dream of being a writer but need to sharpen their skills and learn from the experiences of published authors and poets.
“An experienced author will tell you that writing the book is only half the journey,” explains conference moderator, author Anne B. Jones. ”Knowing what a publisher expects is critical.”
The casual venue and small group size will allow for intimate interaction with the speakers. Popular writers will share stories about their own careers and provide insight into style. This year, the event features a workshop by The Georgia Poetry Society. Editor, Judy Bozrath will delve into how to polish a manuscript before submitting it to a publisher. William Rawlings, Jr. will discuss the challenge of marketing a book once it is published. The casual venue and small group size allows for intimate interaction with the speakers.
Featured presenters include writers Haywood Smith (The Red Hat Club),
Anne B. Jones (Tides of Fear), William Rawlings (The Mile High Club),
Jaclyn Weldon White (Whisper to the Black Candle), Jaclynn Morris
(From Me to You), editor Judy Bozarth and Georgia Poetry Society Poets
Ron Self (editor of the Brick Road Poetry Press) and J.C. Reilly (La Petite
Mort).
The schedule includes a Friday afternoon tour of the Indian Spring Hotel Museum; a session on “Empowerment is Having the Tools” by thriller author Anne B. Jones; a workshop by Georgia Poetry Society Poet Ron Self; a Mix and Mingle Reception at the Hayes House circa 1853 with a Friday night Open Mic Event hosted by the Georgia Poetry Society.
Saturday includes a Continental Breakfast and morning sessions presented by Keynote Speaker Haywood Smith, author Jaclynn Morris, and editor Judy Bozarth. A catered lunch will feature readings by Poet JC Reilly and a Featured Presentation by Anne B. Jones. This will be followed by to afternoon sessions by William Rawlings and Jaclyn Weldon White, and a Georgia Poetry Society Workshop by J.C. Reilly. The evening’s campfire meal offers a chance for debriefing and networking.
Fee $150. Most credit cards accepted. For more information contact 800-352-7212 or 770-227-4002 weekdays, 770-775-7916 on weekends.
A detailed conference schedule is presented for review at www.gallerygenerations.com and www.TheVillageatIndianSprings.com
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“An experienced author will tell you that writing the book is only half the journey,” explains conference moderator, author Anne B. Jones. ”Knowing what a publisher expects is critical.”
The casual venue and small group size will allow for intimate interaction with the speakers. Popular writers will share stories about their own careers and provide insight into style. This year, the event features a workshop by The Georgia Poetry Society. Editor, Judy Bozrath will delve into how to polish a manuscript before submitting it to a publisher. William Rawlings, Jr. will discuss the challenge of marketing a book once it is published. The casual venue and small group size allows for intimate interaction with the speakers.
Featured presenters include writers Haywood Smith (The Red Hat Club),
Anne B. Jones (Tides of Fear), William Rawlings (The Mile High Club),
Jaclyn Weldon White (Whisper to the Black Candle), Jaclynn Morris
(From Me to You), editor Judy Bozarth and Georgia Poetry Society Poets
Ron Self (editor of the Brick Road Poetry Press) and J.C. Reilly (La Petite
Mort).
The schedule includes a Friday afternoon tour of the Indian Spring Hotel Museum; a session on “Empowerment is Having the Tools” by thriller author Anne B. Jones; a workshop by Georgia Poetry Society Poet Ron Self; a Mix and Mingle Reception at the Hayes House circa 1853 with a Friday night Open Mic Event hosted by the Georgia Poetry Society.
Saturday includes a Continental Breakfast and morning sessions presented by Keynote Speaker Haywood Smith, author Jaclynn Morris, and editor Judy Bozarth. A catered lunch will feature readings by Poet JC Reilly and a Featured Presentation by Anne B. Jones. This will be followed by to afternoon sessions by William Rawlings and Jaclyn Weldon White, and a Georgia Poetry Society Workshop by J.C. Reilly. The evening’s campfire meal offers a chance for debriefing and networking.
Fee $150. Most credit cards accepted. For more information contact 800-352-7212 or 770-227-4002 weekdays, 770-775-7916 on weekends.
A detailed conference schedule is presented for review at www.gallerygenerations.com and www.TheVillageatIndianSprings.com
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Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Third Annual Writers Conference in the Historic Village at Indian Springs April 23-24
Award-winning authors join aspiring writers in the charming Village at Indian Springs in Middle Georgia to share the secrets of how books get made. Writer Dr. Anne B. Jones has planned an exciting program that includes professional writers, editors, and publishers. Small, intimate sessions mean more time to rub elbows with the speakers: Dale Cramer, Rosemary Daniell, Louise Staman, Dr. Anne B. Jones, Peter Bowerman, Beverly Browning, Jackie Lee Miles, William Rawlings, Jr., Patricia Sprinkle, Jackie Cooper.
It's all about passing along the stories of how these professionals got published; what they learned along the way; what helped them break into the business; and what pitfalls lie ahead for any writer in today's economy. Sessions include discussions on doing research; choosing your words carefully; writing memoirs; marketing and promoting your book once it is published; landing more lucrative freelance writing assignments; what the life of a writer is really like; what makes a book a thriller; writing the mystery; how to stay motivated and complete your manuscript; how to solve a murder; using your writing to heal your own life; turning your own life into a great book; writing the inspirational novel; and knowing what a publisher wants. Professional editors, designers, and publishers will be on hand to weigh the idea of self-publishing against traditional publishing. A full schedule can be viewed at www.thevillageatindiansprings.com/gallery. Conference registration starts at 2:00 pm Friday afternoon.
The two-day seminar is offered at a special reduced price of $100 this year and includes access to all seminars, book signing events, and meals. Space is limited to make the interaction more personal. Call Phase One / Generations Gallery to register by phone at 1-800-352-7212. or mail your check to Generations Gallery, attn: Writers Conference,1825 Hwy 42 South, Flovilla GA 30216. MasterCard, Visa, Discover accepted.
Charming cottages are available in The Village at reduced rates for conference attendees. Call 770-775-5350 to register at The Big Chief Country Store. Additional accommodations are available inside Indian Springs State Park at www.gastateparks.org/info/indspr or in nearby Jackson GA. Rooms are available at special reduced rate for the writers conference at Plantation Inn & Suites at www.plantationinnjackson.com
EVENTS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
An OPEN MIC Event will be hosted by Generation Gallery Writers Group on Friday evening. Reception starts at 5:00 pm and is open to the public as well as seminar attendees. You are invited to read from your latest work. Call 1-800-352-7212 to register. The informal, cozy setting at the gallery is an ideal format to receive feedback from a supportive audience.
GENERATIONS GALLERY hosts a free on-going writer’s workshop every Saturday from 1-4 pm. Art classes and free workshops in an open studio environment makes this resort gallery/gift shop a favorite destination for year-round fun. See the website for details or call 1-800-352-7212 for more information. Nearby activities include Indian Springs State Park, the 100 acre lake with swimming, boating, and fishing, Dauset Trails' free wildlife exhibits, RV and cabins, hiking and bike trails, kayak rentals and the Museum and Garden Tours. Bring the family and plan to stay for a weekend of fun while you learn about writing. Writing Group Moderator, Patsy Clark, can be reached through the gallery at 770-775-7916 on weekends. Hours: Friday 10 am -5 pm; Saturday 10am -5 pm, all other days by appointment only. Generations Gallery Staff can be reached by phone anytime at 770-227-4002 through Phase One Design Services Inc, 282 Fox Rd., Griffin GA 30224.
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It's all about passing along the stories of how these professionals got published; what they learned along the way; what helped them break into the business; and what pitfalls lie ahead for any writer in today's economy. Sessions include discussions on doing research; choosing your words carefully; writing memoirs; marketing and promoting your book once it is published; landing more lucrative freelance writing assignments; what the life of a writer is really like; what makes a book a thriller; writing the mystery; how to stay motivated and complete your manuscript; how to solve a murder; using your writing to heal your own life; turning your own life into a great book; writing the inspirational novel; and knowing what a publisher wants. Professional editors, designers, and publishers will be on hand to weigh the idea of self-publishing against traditional publishing. A full schedule can be viewed at www.thevillageatindiansprings.com/gallery. Conference registration starts at 2:00 pm Friday afternoon.
The two-day seminar is offered at a special reduced price of $100 this year and includes access to all seminars, book signing events, and meals. Space is limited to make the interaction more personal. Call Phase One / Generations Gallery to register by phone at 1-800-352-7212. or mail your check to Generations Gallery, attn: Writers Conference,1825 Hwy 42 South, Flovilla GA 30216. MasterCard, Visa, Discover accepted.
Charming cottages are available in The Village at reduced rates for conference attendees. Call 770-775-5350 to register at The Big Chief Country Store. Additional accommodations are available inside Indian Springs State Park at www.gastateparks.org/info/indspr or in nearby Jackson GA. Rooms are available at special reduced rate for the writers conference at Plantation Inn & Suites at www.plantationinnjackson.com
EVENTS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
An OPEN MIC Event will be hosted by Generation Gallery Writers Group on Friday evening. Reception starts at 5:00 pm and is open to the public as well as seminar attendees. You are invited to read from your latest work. Call 1-800-352-7212 to register. The informal, cozy setting at the gallery is an ideal format to receive feedback from a supportive audience.
GENERATIONS GALLERY hosts a free on-going writer’s workshop every Saturday from 1-4 pm. Art classes and free workshops in an open studio environment makes this resort gallery/gift shop a favorite destination for year-round fun. See the website for details or call 1-800-352-7212 for more information. Nearby activities include Indian Springs State Park, the 100 acre lake with swimming, boating, and fishing, Dauset Trails' free wildlife exhibits, RV and cabins, hiking and bike trails, kayak rentals and the Museum and Garden Tours. Bring the family and plan to stay for a weekend of fun while you learn about writing. Writing Group Moderator, Patsy Clark, can be reached through the gallery at 770-775-7916 on weekends. Hours: Friday 10 am -5 pm; Saturday 10am -5 pm, all other days by appointment only. Generations Gallery Staff can be reached by phone anytime at 770-227-4002 through Phase One Design Services Inc, 282 Fox Rd., Griffin GA 30224.
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Sunday, April 11, 2010
Local Poet Speaks from the Heart
In his first book of poetry, The Heart Of The Poet, Lawrence (Larry) B. Jones, a Jackson resident, lays bare some very familiar truths that we all feel, but perhaps unconsciously, choose to deny - often for a lifetime. This ordinary man, now retired from a career in business management, asks us to step out of character...to listen to his words with our hearts ...to find what rings true for every man. He doesn't use fancy words, or write poems that are too hard to follow. He makes sense - balancing honest, everyday words into thought provoking poetry. His look at life is refreshingly simple, yet profound.His book has just recently been published and is available exclusively at GENERATIONS GALLERY in The Village at Indian Springs, Flovilla. Larry started coming to the writers' group meetings, led by Patsy Clark, on Saturday afternoons at the Gallery about a year ago. "Poetry was something new for me," explains Larry, " and while we work together on many styles in the group, and I read from the other books I am writing, there was encouragement from the others to try my hand at poetry. I am glad I did."
Lawrence Jones is a published writer and photographer, who was born in Newport News, Virginia in 1938. He attended Old Dominion University, in Norfolk, Virginia. In 1966, he trained at the University of New Mexico for VISTA and served as a Volunteer in Service to America in Arizona until 1968. He received a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from the State University of New York in Saratoga Springs in 1990. Well traveled in the United States, his first collection of poetry is primarily based on his life experiences.
The gallery encourages local artists and writers and sponsors the ANNUAL WRITERS CONFERENCE on April 23-24th, bringing professional writers to Butts County to speak on a variety of subjects: how to improve writing skills; writing your life story; how to get published; how to finish your manuscripts and more. A full description of the sessions is available at www.theVillageatIndianSprings.com/gallery or you may call 1-800-352-7212 for more information.
If you want to publish your work, contact the gallery at 770-775-7916. The gallery is open on weekends, Friday and Saturday from 10:00-am - 5:00 pm or by appointment. The Heart of a Poet by Lawrence B. Jones is published by GENERATIONS GALLERY / Phase One Design Services, and is available for $18.95.
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