March 16, 2023

We had an excellent meeting on Wednesday, and lots to talk about. Among other things, there are two author events and two contests for Microfiction (variously defined as 500 words or less, or 100 words or less. Read on to find out more. Here’s a chance to meet three bestselling authors of historical fiction. On March…

February 19, 2023

Here’s the second part of the writers’ update for February – it includes workshops, contests, advice on how to write more, and an award you can apply for.  In addition to providing weekly newsletters with lists of places to publish, Authors Publish runs regular online workshops. Their next one is a five-week course beginning February…

April 21, 2022

First of all, I want to congratulate my friends and the many members of the Writers Rendezvous who placed in the Connecticut Press Club Awards, who announced the winners this month. Among them were: Carol Leonetti Dannhauser, Nancy McMillan, Elizabeth Chatsworth, Elizabeth Keyser, Megan Smith-Harris, Veronique Klemow, Barbara Anne King, Mitzy Sky, Marlou Newkirk and…

March 18, 2021

Thanks to everyone who came to read at our open mic on Tuesday evening, including Ifraah from England and Tadeusz from Brazil. I love Zoom for its ability to bring together people around the world. It’s definitely here to stay, for better or worse. So you may as well learn how to look and sound…

Awards