TWC instructor Kris Waldherr discusses her journey from traditionally published to hybrid author I’m one of those lucky authors who was able to get published almost immediately out of college. My first book came out in 1988 with an imprint of Putnam Books, one of…
We’re excited to welcome publishing pro and author Rachel Kempster Barry to our teaching staff. Rachel knows this business inside and out and will help you get a handle on how publishing runs and how you can strategize for the good of your own writing. …
by TWC Founder/Director Judith Lindbergh A student recently asked a great question that I think many writers ponder and even worry about: What separates “literary” from “non-literary?” How do you suggest we strive to create “literature,” or not, as my creative writing teacher in college…
We’ve been working on it for years, but it took the global pandemic to make it possible: bringing a crowd of nearly 100 (tiny digital faces) to The Writers Circle to learn from publishing expert Jane Friedman. “The Foundations of Getting Published” was just that—an…
by TWC Director Michelle Cameron This is one of a continuing series as TWC Director Michelle Cameron goes through the publishing process with hybrid publisher, She Writes Press. When Brooke Warner, publisher of She Writes Press, said these dreadful words during an author call, my…
by TWC Founder/Director Judith Lindbergh As TWC’s writers and their works mature, more and more of you are submitting for publication. We cheer you on and share your hopes and dreams, as well as rejection letters, hard decisions about self-publishing, embarking on yet another draft,…
by TWC Director Judith Lindbergh You’ve sold your book! Or you’re publishing it yourself. Either way, with the publication date in sight, it’s tempting to think the hard work is done. In fact, it’s time to “put on a different hat,” roll up your sleeves,…
by Mally Becker The idea of promoting my own literary work makes me want to hide under a blanket with a bag of leftover Halloween candy. Or maybe mint Oreos…, but you get the point. Noted literary publicist Claire McKinney understands. At a two-hour Writers…
From the look on people’s faces, I can tell everyone really enjoyed Stuart’s book launch on Friday night. Thanks for a terrific showing and a terrific night. I felt like a proud old aunt! Thank you, Stuart. Thank you everyone.
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I came across several writing contests that look really intriguing: Narrative’s FALL CONTEST is open to all fiction and nonfiction writers. They’re looking for short shorts, short stories, essays, memoirs, photo essays, graphic stories, all forms of literary nonfiction, and excerpts from longer works of…
