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Established in 1987, now with over 170 members, DARA - Chapter 56 of Romance Writers of America® - is a non-profit, voluntary association of writers dedicated to raising and maintaining quality in the romance genre and its sub genres. DARA works to accomplish this through advocating high professional standards and through the dissemination of information on writing and the publishing industry.
PO Box 832445
Richardson, TX 75083-2445
DARA News
Join us Saturday, May 19th at 9:30 A.M. at the Holiday Inn Select; U.S. 75 and Campbell Rd.; Richardson, TX. Visitors must be at least 18 years old and may attend up to two meetings before joining DARA. A $5 visitor's fee is payable at the door.
| DARA’s 25th Anniversary |
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DARA’s 25th Anniversary Celebration!
Raffle Baskets! Door Prizes! Fun! Fun! Fun! Wear a Hat! (Prize for best hat)
Psssst! There’s a Kindle in one of the Raffle Baskets…
DARA will celebrate her 25th year by throwing a Pitch-Speed-Dating Party!
By the end of the morning you’ll be a pro at pitching your book. Practice giving your pitch to at least five of your favorite DARA authors. Get helpful feedback. AND then pitch it for real to three publishing professionals, one agent and two editors.
AGENT, Mike Farris, of Farris Literary will speak to us for a few minutes about what he looks for in a pitch. Then He’ll hear your polished pitches and give you some feedback. Although Mike is primarily interested in Mystery and Nonfiction this is an opportunity to meet and pitch to a knowledgeable agent.
SENIOR EDITOR of the Scarlet Rose, Diana Carlile, of The Wild Rose Press. Diana has been with Wild Rose Press since before the company opened. Besides running the erotic romance line and editing, she handles production for the Wilder Roses and recently took on the role of cover artist. She and her fellow Scarlet Rose editors keep the naughty corner of the garden fun!
NEW EDITOR, Amanda Alvarez, of Ellora’s Cave. Amanda is one of our local Authors. Her Paranormal Romance was published last year by Carina Press and now she is an acquiring editor for Ellora’s Cave.
So, get ready! Polish up your short pitch until it gleams. Try to keep your pitch to three sentences, no more than a paragraph. Prepare for helpful feedback from our wonderful DARA Authors.
Even if you don’t plan to pitch, come meet the agent & editors, help your friends with their pitches, and visit.
A good time will be had by all! We’ll have Fun, Food, Camaraderie, Raffle Baskets and Prizes, and an all around festive day.
PLEASE NOTE: The May Meeting will be held the 3rd Saturday of the month, May 19th, instead of our regular 4th Saturday.
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ROMANCE 101 will NOT meet this month so we can prepare the room for our big celebration.
Next month, Award-winning author, Jana De Leon will be teaching FIRST PAGES.
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