Bar Camps tend to attract presenters with something to sell, though if they’re wise, they’ll focus on presenting useful information and not selling. The visiting experts at the Bryan, TX Writers BarCamp did just that, giving solid advice based on years of experience. Several speakers were professional writers servants; that is, they serve writers, as [...]
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National Non-Novel Writing Month?
October 23, 2009 – 8:53 am
This November, more than 100,000 aspiring novelists will attempt to write at least 50,000 words of fiction as part of the 10th annual National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). National Novel Editing Month doesn’t come until March.
I finished three novels under the inspiration of NanNoWrimo, including my obligatory semi-autobiographical first novel. It helped that I was [...]
Writing Blogs
October 22, 2009 – 5:35 am
My blogroll has gotten long and probably needs a trim. I’m trying out some new recommendations, mostly highly-recommended in the category of “Best Blogs for Writers.” I don’t agree with all of them. They don’t all agree with each other. But writers need encouragement, and it’s comforting to read what editors are saying, and what [...]
Writer’s Bar Camp: Bryan, TX
October 17, 2009 – 8:42 am
I will be speaking and participating at the first Writer’s Bar Camp in downtown Bryan, Texas on October 24, 2009. For me, conferences are stimulating, and this one is free. Lunch is free too – so there is such a thing as a free lunch after all (and a free breakfast). I’ll be reporting [...]