… Listen to writing tips from Sara Nelson, former editor-in-chief of Publishers Weekly. On About the Books, hear author and journalist, Mr. Gay Talese (Honor Thy Father) who wrote the article "Frank Sinatra Has a Cold" for Esquire, talk about breaking new ground in writing his memoir and in the new creative journalism. Discover an interview with Natalie Goldberg (Writing Down the Bones), noted as a celebrated writing teacher, and listen to her discuss her innovative "prompts" for getting a story s …
We're seeking fellow writers to meet during daylight hours for mutual support, feedback, and a safe (public) and quiet place to write. For 45 minutes we'll write like crazy and then spend 15 minutes sharing (optional) what we've written or discussing creative successes, issues, and goals. This meetup is ideal for writers who need a daytime break to write without distractions or interruptions. We'll meet weekly in a venue (TBD) near or in downtown St. Petersburg. This meetup is for those of us th …
… She’s received grants, awards, and fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts, The Virginia Commission for the Arts, The Virginia Center for the Creative Arts, The Florida Fine Arts Council, and Old Dominion. Her writing has been featured on Voice of America, in Poets and Writers, and the PBS series AWriter To Writer.@She is also on the faculty of the Norman Mailer Center’s writing colony in Cape Cod.
Learn about PUBLISHING and MARKETING your work! Everyone has a great story in them and should write a book. This group discusses desires, accomplishments and challenges NOT in writing the book, but how to PUBLISH and MARKET your work. This Meetup takes your work to the next level! Editing/Proofing/Critique This is not a writing critique group. Barnes & Noble has an excellent one (Tampa Writers Alliance) that meets on second and fourth Wednesday nights. Colin is available for personal critique …
This group is for published/unpublished individuals who aspire to write, are in the process of writing, or have already written at least one poem, short story, novel, memoir, non-fiction, or children's book. Group members meet every-other Tuesday evening, to bounce ideas, listen to other members read chapters/synopsis/proposals from their works, provide feedback, and exchange leads for literary/publishing representation.
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Meet other local aspiring authors and writers, and let creativity bloom! Come to the St. Petersburg Association of Aspiring Authors Meetup to get your questions answered; learn writing techniques; get tips on securing a publisher; learn about self-publishing; trade literary tips; build your platform; get motivated and inspired; make friends and have fun! All aspiring authors, writers, and should-be writers, are welcome! Organizer Jess Kennedy Williams, is founder of the International Associati …
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