After ten years of running LA Writers Group and working with writers in both workshops and one-on-one coaching, I’ve noticed patterns that hold many writers back from reaching their goals. Here are ten common mistakes I’ve seen aspiring creative writers make: 1. Wondering how to find an agent or publisher before completing the project. Yes, […]
Check out Charles Harris’ Blog – He’s written a helpful article called 9 steps to writing dialogue with rich subtext What I like about this particular article is that he not only gives you writing exercises and assignments, he gives you some helpful before and after samples.
. Registration Closed. See our upcoming workshops here. Critique Workshop 4 Weeks You have 10,000 first drafts (okay maybe not 10,000…). You have started many stories and have yet to complete them. You have a novel you’ve been working on and need guidance. If this sounds familiar, then this critique only writers group and workshop […]
Positive thought for the day… a little wisdom courtesy of Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf® in West Hollywood.
We have a new short story critique service for those of you looking for helpful, positive feedback on your story. We read your story, then spend an hour with you on the phone, giving you notes about how to tap into your story’s full potential. Our nine-point manuscript evaluation includes: Character Development – Are your […]
Love this vintage typewriter pen from The Writers Store! You can even choose your own letter! Would make a great gift us writer types, so stick this on your Pinterest page board called ‘Things I want’ or somewhere they might see it.
Elizabeth Gilbert, the author of ‘Eat, Pray, Love,’ talks about the meaning of creative genius and how to reclaim the label. She talks about creative genius, what it is, and how to redefine it in a way that doesn’t stifle the creative muse.
We just got this announcement and thought we’d share: Alice Fulton is the author of numerous poetry collections, including Cascade Experiment, Felt, and The Nightingales of Troy. Her honors include a MacArthur Fellowship, a Bobbitt National Prize for Poetry, and the Editors’ Prize in Fiction. Her work has appeared in Best American Short Stories and the Pushcart Prize anthologies. This series […]
I just discovered the upstairs patio at the Farmer’s Market on Fairfax & 3rd as a quaint place to write. First, let’s state the obvious: You can sit there all day because just downstairs is just about any food/drink you could ever want, as well as restrooms. Not to mention you can write and get […]
