Here’s the second part of my writers’ update for July, featuring afree talk on how to get the right feedback on your manuscript, get-togethers for writers in Connecticut, and small traditional publishers where you can submit without an agent. Authors Publish doesn’t only provide lists of places to submit your long and short fiction, but…
Another interesting meeting of the Writers Rendezvous before the summer break (August), resulted in information about editing, Writing groups, writing retreats and more. Editing is where your writing really starts to take shape. In a one-day online conference, How to Edit Your Book, on July 19 from 11-3, you’ll hear from some of the industry’s…
I listed a bunch of open mics in my last post on Thursday, and was soon told about other events in the area. One weekly open mic takes place at Brass & Bone, a restaurant in South Norwalk, CT, every Tuesday at 8pm. Music, storytelling, and readings welcome. More details here (along with their other…
We had an interesting meeting yesterday, with people reporting new publishing projects, heading to the end of their WIP, and asking for Beta readers. People offered great suggestions, and I had a few myself – see below. As I’ve mentioned before, member Alison McBain keeps poets apprised of what’s going on in the world of…
Memorial Day is upon us, and I’m already planning for a couple of events where I’ll be signing books alongside other authors. These are my favorite kind of events, because they give me a chance to catch up with old friends and make new ones. First up is the annual Local Author Showcase, taking place…
First, I have to say how satisfying it was to see so many winning members of the Writers Rendezvous at the CT Press Club Awards event on May 13. Among the winners present were: Lisa Bernard, Marty Kivell, Wayne Lysobey, Laurie Newkirk, Mitzy Sky, Libby Waterford, Aline Weiller, and yours truly. Supporters included Marlou Newkirk…
