March 23, 2026

This post includes some writerly events, a couple of writing contests, literary journals to submit to, and a new writing software… Wilton Library (CT) is hosting a  Connecticut Poetry Society Workshop on April 18, from 2-4pm. You need not be a member of the Society to attend, but space is limited to 15 attendees, so…

May 21, 2025

We had another great meeting today, with the focus on different ways to publish, submitting to contests, and more. Here’s the first half of the update – it includes an interesting webinar for memoir writers tomorrow, Thursday, May 22, which is why I’m posting a little faster than usual. If you’re a memoir writer intending…

June 20, 2022

Since I began writing, I’ve found podcasts/videocasts on the topics of writing, reading, and publishing a source of both entertainment and information. From those filled with practical information about the craft of writing to those focusing on the business of publishing, to those that interview authors about their books – most have something to offer….

June 17, 2021

We had another great meeting on Wednesday, where we discussed, for the first time in ages, some live events for writers. There are still plenty of virtual events, and I suspect many will remain so, because they enable people to access events far from where they live, without the time and expense involved in travel….

May 24, 2021

Here, as promised is the second part of this month’s update. Apart from the writing events, there are ideas for submitting to a new reading software, information on publishing with different types of companies, and webinars you can watch after the fact at a reduced price. Thanks for reading! The Mark Twain House is holding…

August 20, 2020

Thanks to everyone who came to the Zoom meetings of our WritersMic and Writers’ Rendezvous this week. I was delighted to welcome some out-of-state members too. It’s one of the reasons I like Zoom and hope we’ll keep using it. Congratulations to member Libby Waterford, on the publication of her second novel in a series…

Awards