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Poetry Collections Worth A Read

Poetry Collections Worth A Read

. In honor of National Poetry Month, we thought we’d share this list from the Huffington Post of “13 Poetry Collections for People Who Think They Don’t Like Poetry.” Whether or not you consider yourself a poet, as a writer, poetry can teach us how to get to the heart of our material. It can teach us […]

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Books and Stories from Childhood Revisited

Books and Stories from Childhood Revisited

. Some of us have fond memories of our favorite children’s books and stories.  We loved these stories. They made us cry, and they made us laugh. And sometimes, whether they were the perfect excuses for delaying sleep, or getting extra cuddle time, we usually made the adults in our lives read these stories over […]

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E-Retailers Now Accounting for Nearly Half of Book Purchases

E-Retailers Now Accounting for Nearly Half of Book Purchases

. Interesting article from DigitalBookWorld.com shows the changing US book market from 2010 to the end of November 2013.  Note the huge increase in book sold online (e-commerce) versus the shrinking share of books bought at large chains. Read the entire article here: E-Retailers Now Accounting for Nearly Half of Book Purchases by Volume, Overtake […]

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Contest Alert: 2014 Script Pipeline Screenwriting

Contest Alert: 2014 Script Pipeline Screenwriting

Screenwriters, this opportunity is for you! The 12th Annual 2014 Script Pipeline Screenwriting Contest deadline is approaching soon! Known for discovering up-and-coming creative talent and connecting them with top producers, agencies, and managers across both studio and independent markets, the Script Pipeline Screenwriting contest can help you find representation and/or access to those oftentimes impossible-to-reach industry […]

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Spring is Here!

Spring is Here!

. Spring is Here! “I am going to try to pay attention to the spring. I am going to look around at all the flowers, and look up at the hectic trees. I am going to close my eyes and listen.” ~Anne Lamott Though Los Angeles’ weather is temperate, we still think it’s important to […]

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Good Earthquake Reads

Good Earthquake Reads

Did you feel that shaking? We sure did! In light of this morning’s rumble in Los Angeles, we thought we’d share this Entertainment Weekly article, “Earthquakes in fiction: 5 earth-moving titles”. Whether you’re located out West and deal with earthquakes, or in the Midwest and get pummeled by snow, we happen to think it’s better […]

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Amtrak Residency is Official!

Amtrak Residency is Official!

. Remember when we told you about Amtrak offering free rides to writers? Well, it’s official! The application for the Amtrak Residency is up on their website and waiting for you to apply. Read the initial article about this program on The Wire: Check out Amtrak’s blog for more information. Apply here! For those of […]

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