Welcome to the Space Coast Writers' Guild, dedicated to encouraging, instructing and developing writers of all genres. We're all about writers and writing, transforming wishes into reality, ideas into words.
We offer a variety of programs and speakers at our monthly meetings, along with an opportunity to meet others who are dealing with deadlines, characters who won't cooperate, rejections, re-writes, contract dilemmas, unresponsive editors, and agent searches. Whether you have published for years and in several different languages, or are pre-published and hoping, the Guild has something for you. If this is your first visit, please take a moment to explore all we have to offer from the menus above.
Upcoming EventsThe Main Meetings of the Guild are held the third Saturday of each month at 1 pm. at the First Christian Church, 2010 South Babcock Street in Melbourne, (corner of Babcock and 192, directions). Meetings begin with a brief business meeting with announcements, welcome of new members, introduction of the Board members and treasurer's report. Following the speaker, there is a time for socializing and book signings. | 5/19/2012: | May General Meeting: Lee Boyland, "Realism in Fiction"
| | 6/9-6/10: | Screenwriters' Workshop
| | 6/16/2012: | June General Meeting: Topic TBA
| | 7/21/2012: | July General Meeting: Topic TBA
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Screenwriter's Workshop Melbourne, Florida – June 9 & 10, 2012. Presenting an extraordinary two-day event with sought-after professionals of the Filmmaking Industry sharing their expertise and experience in the art and craft of Screenwriting – from formatting and developing, to marketing and producing. Limited seating available for this insightful workshop designed to inform and inspire with tips from screenplay Editors and Consultants, Independent Filmmakers and Producers. A one-time chance to experience the collaboration, creative innovations and writing techniques used by Screenwriters, Directors and Producers. The first local workshop dedicated to professional and aspiring Screenwriters at an affordable cost you cannot miss.
Featuring Guest Speaker Chantelle A. Osman, President of A Twist of Karma Entertainment and screenplay consultant and editor. Guest Speaker Terry Cronin, Jr. Author, Filmmaker and the Program Chairman of the annual Melbourne Independent Filmmakers Festival (MIFF) and 3 Boys Production. Guest Speaker Sue Dontell, Award-winning Director of the Independent Film Hoity Toity and President of The Space Coast United Filmmakers and Associates (SCUFA), and more. The Hilton Melbourne Rialto at 200 Rialto Place, Melbourne, Fl. will host this spectacular Screenwriter’s Workshop in Melbourne, Florida. For Hotel Reservations call (321) 768-0200, ask about the Screenwriter’s Workshop special rate. The Screenwriter’s Workshop is designed for all levels of instruction, from the Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced screenwriters to authors interested in adapting works into screenplays. Saturday June 9, & Sunday June 10, 2012 (9:00 am–4:00 pm). Early Bird Rate: $60.00 per person for both days includes coffee breakfast (lunch & dinner NOT included). After May 10 rate increases to $70.00. Hurry seating is limited. Registration Form For more information contact Dean Nagel at neg_lubbock@yahoo.com or visit screenwritersofbrevard.org.
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