Joyce Henderson will offer a limited number of appointments for writers interested in exploring how a writing coach can help a writer with writing problems or career direction. Appointments are available Friday and Saturday at the conference and will be scheduled the day of the appointment at the registration desk.

Stephen Mettee wil hold a half-day interactive workshop on how to write a non-fiction book Friday morning at the conference. Ideal for beginning writers, writers working through writer's block, fiction writers wanting to explore how to make money writing non-fiction.

The Space Coast Writers' Guild is sponsoring a short story fiction adult writing contest that will open in September, 2011. The annual contest is open to all writers. Authors may choose the topic of their entry, with the limitation that poetry, "zesty" romances, and children�s stories are excluded.

The Guild will begin receiving entries on September 1, 2011 at: Post Office Box 262, Melbourne, Florida 32902-0262. An entry requirement this year will be submission of an electronic CD of the story. Winners will be announced at the annual Space Coast Writers Guild Conference January 27- 28, 2011 to be held at the International Spa Resort in Cocoa Beach, Florida.

The first place winner will earn $100, free conference registration, and personal appointments with agents/publishers. The second place winner will receive $75, a reduced rate conference registration, and an agent/publisher appointment. Third place will be awarded $50, a reduced rate registration, and an agent/publisher appointment. A $25 entry fee is required. Travel and hotel costs are the responsibility of the winners.

To be considered, stories cannot exceed 2,000 words, must be original and unpublished, and be received by November 7, 2011. Specific submission criteria can be found HERE. Additional information can be obtained by emailing Guild President, Gene Davis at scwgghd@cfl.rr.com.