Miscellany

Random bits and stray thoughts that otherwise defy categorization.

Calling Authors

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So I’ve had a fabulous email exchange this week with writer Elizabeth West, who has recently started running the author-advertiser program for The-Cheap.net. I asked her to send me a release about a holiday promotion they’re doing, because I thought it might be of interest to a number of you AWers out there looking for … Read more

Clarion Write-A-Thon

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There’s still time! What is a write-a-thon, anyway? It’s just like a walk-a-thon. But instead of walking, we’re writing, and instead of making pledges per mile, we’re making pledges per word, chapter, or story. Writers get support, encouragement and motivation, and the option of joining a team with a writing mentor! Those who care about … Read more

Write Your Book!

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Many of you will remember Glenys O’Connell from her Naked Writing class—now you can buy a copy of her book, whether or not you’ve taken the writing course. Available in paperback and Kindle editions, Naked Writing: The No Frills Way to Write Your Book is a terrific resource for any level of writer, and a … Read more

Clarion West Write-a-thon

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From a recently-received press release: Sign up now for Clarion West’s ninth annual Write-a-thon! The ninth annual Clarion West Write-a-thon is open for participant sign-up now through June 16. Every summer since 2004, famous authors and emerging ones have announced their six-week writing goals on individual web pages hosted by Clarion West. People publicly state … Read more

Creative Frustration?

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If you’re new to writing, you might not know this yet—and even if you’ve been writing for a while, it never hurts to stop and remember: You know that feeling you get when the words you write just aren’t as compelling as the story in your mind? That’s normal. Ira Glass says one of the … Read more

Forums Down for Maintenance

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The forums are currently [technical jargon for “hosed”] — we’re working on it, and we’ll be back as soon as we can. In the meantime, you could write a lovely flash piece!

Win Two Tickets to Seminar from Backspace Writers Conference!

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SEMINAR is the provocative new comedy from Pulitzer Prize nominee THERESA REBECK (Mauritius), directed by Obie Award winner SAM GOLD (Circle Mirror Transformation). See JEFF GOLDBLUM (Pillow Man, Jurassic Park, Independence Day) star in Broadway’s smash-hit comedy SEMINAR beginning April 3. Joining him are JUSTIN LONG (He’s Just Not That Into You, Going the Distance) … Read more