by Web Editor | Jan 24, 2022 | Event, Writing
The bad news: even really good manuscripts have weak spots that can be sufficient to garner rejections from agents and publishers. The good news: most of these problems are easy to fix—once the writer knows how to identify them. Over her career, literary agent...
by Web Editor | Dec 8, 2021 | Event, Uncategorized
Come join your fellow writers for a wonderful and festive evening of food, drinks and gift exchanging games before the year ends! Party graciously hosted by our President Edie. Important: Members only (plus significant other) In the interest of safety,...
by Web Editor | Oct 17, 2021 | Event, Speaker, Writing
Your writing style should be as unique as a fingerprint. Deriving inspiration from the masterworks of the past is certainly helpful. However, it is only when you delve deeply into your intuitive mind that your own voice can emerge. Don’t chase after...
by Web Editor | Aug 26, 2021 | Event, Speaker, Writing
Popular book series like The Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew ended each chapter with a cliffhanger to compete with the then-new medium of television. The attention economy has only grown more competitive in the smartphone era. Attention has been systematically sliced...
by Web Editor | Jul 23, 2021 | Event, Speaker, Writing
The narrative that’s brewing in your mind does not truly come to life until your characters stop speaking to you and start speaking to each other. Only then does the dramatic tension fully manifest, propelling the reader through the pages and delivering a...
by Web Editor | Jun 15, 2021 | Event, Speaker, Writing
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is a contemporary example of a linked story collection. Each film stands on its own, delivering a solid three-act structure. Yet, carefully threaded through each film are glimpses of a larger saga that is greater than the sum of...
