“Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great.”
Mark Twain (1835-1910)
Liberty States Fiction Writers is a multi-genre organization dedicated to the education and support of all fiction writers. We provide workshops and networking events to aid both published and yet-to-be published writers. So, whether you’re trying to write and sell your first book of your fortieth, the Liberty States Fiction Writers can help.
At Liberty States Fiction Writers we believe the exchange of information between writers in different genres is beneficial. LSF Writers was created to offer members support with:
- The Craft of Writing
- Networking, both in-person and on-line
- Promotion and Publicity
- Technology
- Understanding how the publishing industry works
Our monthly meetings offer our members:
- Workshops featuring guest speakers from the industry, including publishing professionals and authors
- Roundtable sessions, including, but not limited to topics such as:
- Manuscript review and critique
- How to get an agent
- Contract negotiation
- Promoting your book
- New technologies that facilitate the writing process
Membership benefits include:
- Calendar of all up-coming events
- On-line classes
- Speakers bureau listings for workshops offered by members
- A listing on our website, with link to your own website
- E-newsletter
- E-community and member blogs
- Podcasts of monthly meetings (with permissions)
- Archive of newsletters, podcasts, and relevant articles
- Links to other writers’ resources
Published members of LSF Writers can also savor “The Spa” – The Salon for Published Authors. SPA members will receive the following additional benefits:
- Author ads in articles in the newsletters and archives
- Assistance with book and street festival appearances
- Featured Monthly Article (one will be selected from monthly newsletter articles)
- New Release Listings on website
- New Release placement on the main page of the website
- Podcast Interviews (availability based on scheduling)
- Promotional Book Excerpts on CDs to Booksellers and Librarians
- Video Trailer (created by author) placement on the website
To apply for membership, please click here or visit the Join Us section.
We welcome pre-published writers at all levels as well as e-published, small press and traditionally published authors.
Click here to take a video tour of LSF Writers Member Benefits.
