Barnes & Noble: What better place is there to browse for books and enjoy your favorite beverage at the Starbucks Cafe? Stop by and say “Hello” at Donelle Knudsen’s book signing at Kennewick, WA Columbia Center’s B&N Saturday, May 7, from 2-4 PM.
Program: Introductions (as needed). Your Great News: Who queried / got accepted / published / agented / produced last month? Discussion: The Antagonist – Steve Wallenfels Discussion: Report on the Status of Literary Arts in Tri-Cities – Maureen McQuerry Discussion: 4 Things House of Cards Can Teach Us Discussion: Selling books at Book Signings Report of Meeting with Barnes & Noble manager, Wendy Dixon. She supports local writers and wants to find... Read More
From the event webpage: Write On The River is North Central Washington’s only writing conference. Two days of content-packed workshops with professional editors, successful agents, bestselling authors and nationally-acclaimed speakers, Write On The River is the best way to hone your craft, build your dream and move your writing forward. Whether your goal is to be a published author, write articles for a local magazine, develop your poetry, or simply write for... Read More
Program: Introductions (as needed). Your Great News: Who queried / got accepted / published / agented / produced last month? Jeanette Mendell Donelle Knudsen Discussion: 7 Lessons in Outlining Discussion: Birth vs Battle Discussion: On Developing Story Ideas Discussion: Perfect Counterparts Announcements: Upcoming Events, Conferences and Workshops: Pacific Northwest Writers Association: July 28 – 31, 2016 in Seattle (Seatac). http://www.pnwa.org Willamette Writers: August 12 – 14, 2016 in Portland, OR. http://willamettewriters.org Rivers... Read More
Program: Introductions. Your Great News: Who queried / got accepted / published / agented / produced last month? Discussion: The Internal Conflict Formula That Generates Plot Points and Strengthens Theme Discussion: Filling the Silence Discussion: 3 Smart Tips for Structuring Powerful Scenes Announcements: Tumbleweed Music Festival Book Sale: Tell Randy by Sunday July 16th if interested. Printing materials from Wordherders.com Print button on each page Save as pdf, print pdf Upcoming Events, Conferences and... Read More
From the event webpage: PNWA provides members with tools and opportunities to turn their writing dreams into reality. Our mission is to develop writing talent through education, accessibility to the publishing industry, and participation in an interactive, writer community. Check the conference webpage for details about costs and schedules. Early bird registration rate of $425 goes up April 30; full cost to members is $525, nonmembers is $600.
Program: Introductions. Your Great News: Who queried / got accepted / published / agented / produced last month? Discussion: How Parallel Narrative Multiplies Your Story Choices Discussion: The Secrets of Story Structure, Pt. 1: Why Should Authors Care? Discussion: The Secrets of Story Structure, Pt. 2: The Hook Discussion: The Secrets of Story Structure, Pt. 3: The First Act Announcements: Upcoming Events, Conferences and Workshops: Willamette Writers: August 12 – 14, 2016 in Portland, OR. http://willamettewriters.org... Read More
Off the Grid Press is an imprint of Grid Books. The Off the Grid Prize was founded in the fall of 2011 to provide a forum for older poets, who are sometimes overlooked by the current marketplace. We are looking for work by poets over sixty, ripened in craft and vision, and willing to promote their work through readings and other networks.
Agenda for September 12, 2016 *** Richland Public Library STEAM Space *** Program: Introductions (as needed). Your Great News: Who queried / got accepted / published / agented last month? Discussion: Insights into Advanced Fiction Structure (DeeAnna Galbraith) Discussion: There is No Safe Space (Maureen McQuerry) Discussion: Why You Should Aim for 100 Rejections a Year (Steve Wallenfels) Discussion: Where to Meet?! Questions: Your writing projects, successes, questions and/or lessons learned? Announcements: Feedback... Read More
From the webpage: Welcome to Rivers of Ink, the Mid-Columbia’s only professional writers’ conference. We are pleased to announce that Rivers of Ink has transitioned into a full two-day writers conference featuring opportunities and workshops in Honing your Craft, Publishing & Marketing, and Genre Specific. Join us October 7-8, 2016 for this exciting event. Gain knowledge. Network with local authors. Meet publishing professionals. It’s all right here at Rivers of Ink!