Society
will support and encourage writers and authors at all levels on Long
Island, New York.
Riverhead,
NY, USA (January 18, 2013) -- A new organization dedicated to
enhancing and promoting the works of writers and authors on Long
Island has just been launched, Tom Gahan, president of the newly
formed Long Island Authors and Writers Society (LIAWS
(http://www.LIAWS.org),
announced today.
The
group is committed to supporting the creative talents of local
writers and authors, while offering resources on the business end of
publishing. "Writing and publishing are very turbulent
industries, especially in the age of self-publishing, the rise in the
popularity of e-readers and the subsequent troubled finances of the
nation's booksellers and traditional publishers, both large and
small," says Mr. Gahan. "It's critical for us as a
community of professionals to come together to shape the future of
the industry and maintain its integrity."
Long
Island is home to countless writers and authors and yet no single
organization exists to provide all levels of the craft with resources
to further their goals, according to Mr. Gahan. LIAWS
will provide professionals and amateurs the opportunity to network,
collaborate, or simply to navigate the ins and outs of a complex
industry. Membership is open to all published and unpublished writers
and authors on Long Island from all genres. "Whether you're a
budding writer seeking your next step or an established author
looking for like-minded professionals, LIAWS promises to be a good
fit," adds Mr. Gahan.
In
addition to organizing writing workshops and networking events, LIAWS
is also committed to community and will work with schools and youth
organizations to promote literacy skills, adds Yvonne Capitelli, an
award winning children's book author and vice president of LIAWS.
"Our goal is to become vocal and powerful advocates for our
community of writers and authors for the long haul," says Ms.
Capitelli.
For
more information on the Long Island Authors and Writers Society, or
to download a membership application visit http://www.LIAWS.org.
About:
Tom
Gahan is the author of Harmony Bay, a well-received novel that
became required reading at several high-schools. He has worked as a
journalist and as a freelance writer who has shaped the image of
various corporate clients. Tom is a digital publishing industry
expert.
Yvonne
Capitelli has won seven awards for her character building
children's book, Daria Rose and the Day She Chose, which has made the
best-seller list at Amazon.com, and as co-author of I Get It! I Get
It! How John Figures It Out. Yvonne is a noted motivational speaker
for children on topics including self-esteem, making good choices and
anti-bullying.
About
LIAWS:
The
Long Island Authors and Writers Society (http://www.LIAWS.org)
is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to support and promote the
craft of writing through supporting one another, mentoring its
members, educational programs, in-school programs, book events and
events related to writing, and community outreach to residents of
Long Island interested in writing. LIAWS nurtures writers and authors
at all levels of development in a mutually beneficial environment.
LIAWS: provides a trusting atmosphere where authors and writers can
come together to meet their individual needs and share information
for the good of the whole, supplies strong motivational programs of
interest to all writers, offers the opportunity for members to
network on different levels according to their needs, provides an
environment that promotes authors, and encourages writers to strive
to publish their work. All members pledge to support one another and
to be involved in supporting the activities of the organization.
Media
Contact Info (Not for Publication):
Tom
Gahan
E-Mail:
tgahan@optonline.net
Tel:
631-369-0063
