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Upper Peninsula Writers Conference focuses on indie publishing, small presses
The Upper Peninsula Authors and Publishers Conference in Marquette each spring is a rare opportunity for writers around the region to come together. This year's sessions included everything from word games to a practical talk on how to make a living freelance writing....
When you hit submit: There’s nothing like the feeling of sending your writing out into the world
Today I clicked the ‘send’ button for a client. Then I hugged him. I’ve shepherded my first memoir project through rough draft to submission. It was especially fun because we worked on the manuscript at his restaurant, Carmelita’s. It's one of my favorites. We met...
Why Mercury Retrograde can be your writing, reading (and weeding) friend
Ready for another Mercury Retrograde? No worries. This is a good time to revisit and review projects. Just watch your step and double-check details.
How to write a book and sell it
Flashback to 1982, University of Nevada Las Vegas: I was young. The creative writing teacher’s pointed remark about women with “Alice In Wonderland complexes” went right over my head. My naiveté and eagerness, sitting there with a bow in my long hair, served me well....
Magazine writing still a thrill but distribution network can be a buzz kill
Writer Cyndi Perkins scores two major bylines this month and runs to the bookstore to document her triumph. When she got there, the shelves were bare. Because magazine distribution is rather wack-a-doo at the moment.
Research made easy: Use search engines to add detail, depth and life to your writing
Not sure how to feed, clothe, shelter or transport your characters? Turn to the internet for descriptive inspiration. Author and editor Cyndi Perkins found memoir mojo on the Audubon Society field guide site.
‘I want to write a book’ advice for new fiction and non-fiction authors—writing tips that work
Some of the most amazing connections happen on Twitter, like the conversation I'm having with a new author. My answer to @pasquale0022 took more than 140 characters. And I hope this info is encouraging to all aspiring authors: Dear John, Everything you need to write...
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