Writing for Writers
The Write Stuff Conference
Greater Lehigh Valley Writers Group http://www.glvwg.org/conference Tomorrow, I will be attending the Write Stuff Conference in Allentown. I am thrilled to be attending the many workshops and talks available. I am equally excited about talking with other writers about their craft, their successes, and their experiences. I plan to gather as much good advice as possible.
HOOT Magazine hosts FREE workshop this March 18 in Philly!
There is a FREE workshop offered by the magazine HOOT, on March 18 (this Sunday)from 1-4 PM in Philadelphia (110 S 13th Street). Info is here: http://www.hootreview.com/liveworkshops/ According to the Editor/Co-founder, “All levels are welcome, and you don’t have to bring any writing with you. It’s going to be mostly a discussion of microfiction (writing with […]
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Middle Grade and Were Willing to Ask
Jon Gibbs (http://jongibbs.livejournal.com/262567.html) shared a link on his blog to this article that is worth a read: http://www.dystel.com/2012/03/everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-middle-gradeand-were-willing-to-ask/
The Liars Club
Through a series of posts, we at the Liars Club have been telling the truth, as best as we can, about some Burning Questions on writing and publishing.
The Writer’s Coffeehouse HIts Philly this Sunday, March 11 at 12:00 PM
If you are in the neighborhood I would highly recommend this! http://writerscoffeehouse.eventbrite.com
YA Authors Wednesday March 14 – 7:00pm ALEXANDER GORDON SMITH, GREGG OLSEN, SIOBHAN VIVIAN at Children’s Book World
http://www.childrensbookworld.net/onsite.html#yaauthors Wednesday March 14 – 7:00pmALEXANDER GORDON SMITH, GREGG OLSEN, SIOBHAN VIVIANChildren’s Book World17 Haverford Station Rd.Haverford, PA 19041610.642.6274 On the evening of March 14, 2012 we will be joined by a fantastic panel of Young Adult authors
Enter the Writer’s Digest Annual Competition!
Do you write poetry, plays, or short stories? Show off your skills! Share your talents with the world. http://www.writersdigest.com/competitions/writers-digest-annual-competition?et_mid=542024&rid=233485968
WRITERS ON WRITING; Easy on the Adverbs, Exclamation Points and Especially Hooptedoodle By ELMORE LEONARD Published: July 16, 2001
Here is a great post from The New York Times. You’ll find some great rules on writing. http://www.nytimes.com/2001/07/16/arts/writers-writing-easy-adverbs-exclamation-points-especially-hooptedoodle.html
A Poem that Every Child Should Know: The Leap Year Poem by Anonymous
The Original Leap Year Poem by Anonymous Thirty days hath September, April, June and November. All the rest have thirty-one, Excepting February alone, And that has twenty-eight days clear And twenty-nine in each leap year.
Going for it!
So, I’m applying for a grant to help offset the costs associated with becoming a writer. The books, the writing conferences, the memberships to professional organizations, the paper, all really add up! Right now I’m just whipping out my Am Ex card and praying that my first elevator speech gets me an incredible book deal, […]
Mary Ann Writes For Kids 