We all have unique journeys on our way to publication. I asked my friend Grier Jewell, a writer and reviewer of children’s literature, to talk about hers. I know you’ll enjoy Grier’s insights and sense of humour: There’s only so much anyone can say...
You’ve signed up for a writers’ conference. You’ve paid your money. Here’s how to get the most value for those hard-earned bucks. Decide what your priorities are. Writers attend writers’ conferences for many reasons (see last week’s post, “Seven Reasons to...
Well, I’ll tell you. It probably teaches you as much as it does the other participants. Perhaps more. I led a workshop Saturday for my Toastmasters group (Off the Page – a speaking club for writers and a writing club for speakers). We worked on characterization...
If you have never been to a writers’ conference, you are missing great opportunities. You don’t need to be a writer to attend, or benefit from, a writers’ conference. Here are seven reasons to attend. Learning All conferences offer seminars,...
My good friend Claire Gebben says it is. I can’t think of anyone better able to pass on excellent research tips than Claire, who writes historical fiction, and who has graciously agreed to guest-post today. To research her novel-in-progress, in addition to the...
