For those of you who like to journal and for those of you who have never tried it, Mari McCarthy's "Peace of Mind and Body: 27 Days of Journaling to Health and Happiness" has prompts that will take you to surprising places in your inner reflections. I did it for the 27 day commitment and highly recommend it.
Several class members have told me they are inspired to write more in depth with some of their entries and then submit them as flashes/short fiction.
Mari's book is available on Amazon. I got the Kindle version for around $5.00.
Friday, February 3, 2012
San Francisco Writers Conference
The annual San Francisco Writers Conference is held at the Mark Hopkins Hotel February 18th through the 19th. Lisa See will be one of the keynote speakers.
There will be extra classes available before and after the conference. On Thursday evening, the 16th, Katharine Sands will speak on Pitchcraft. Linda Lee will offer two topics on the 20th. In the morning she will talk about Author Marketing with Social Media and in the afternoon she'll tell about Building Your Blog and They Will Come.
I'll be volunteering in registration again. I hope to see you there.
There will be extra classes available before and after the conference. On Thursday evening, the 16th, Katharine Sands will speak on Pitchcraft. Linda Lee will offer two topics on the 20th. In the morning she will talk about Author Marketing with Social Media and in the afternoon she'll tell about Building Your Blog and They Will Come.
I'll be volunteering in registration again. I hope to see you there.
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Three sentences for the past and three for the future
New Years is the time for reflection and intention. Get your pencils out or have your fingers ready on the keyboard:
Can you sum up 2011 in three sentences?
Then write three sentences that sum up what you see for yourself in 2012.
If you're in one of my writing classes, bring your sentences to class if you'd like to share or comment here.
Can you sum up 2011 in three sentences?
Then write three sentences that sum up what you see for yourself in 2012.
If you're in one of my writing classes, bring your sentences to class if you'd like to share or comment here.
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Oakland Anthology Book Launch Reception
On December 9th, the Oakland Anthology Reception for "Tapestries" was an outstanding event. Great cake, in the shape and colors of the book, inspiring and creative readers, and a sense of a strong writing community.
I had the honor of being the Mistress of Ceremonies and since the speaker for "Writing Community" was unable to attend, I took his place. I always have a lot to say about the importance of Writing Community.
A memorable event and a terrific book.
I had the honor of being the Mistress of Ceremonies and since the speaker for "Writing Community" was unable to attend, I took his place. I always have a lot to say about the importance of Writing Community.
A memorable event and a terrific book.
Tapestries
This year's Oakland Anthology is called "Tapestries". There are some available for purchase, $15, they make great gifts.
Contact Jennifer King, at the Downtown Oakland Senior Center, JKing@oaklandnet.com
Contact Jennifer King, at the Downtown Oakland Senior Center, JKing@oaklandnet.com
Monday, December 5, 2011
Backstory Tip
Robert McKee bases his advice on films but novelists can follow his tips as well. He states, regarding backstory, that novelists can free associate and "invade the thoughts and feelings of characters", which filmmakers cannot.
He says in bold type: "do not bring in a flashback until you have created in the audience the need and desire to know". It's good advice for novelists too even if we are able to do flashes of backstory in our characters' internalizations. The determination of how much past information to put into our story is easier if we keep McKee's advice in mind.
He says in bold type: "do not bring in a flashback until you have created in the audience the need and desire to know". It's good advice for novelists too even if we are able to do flashes of backstory in our characters' internalizations. The determination of how much past information to put into our story is easier if we keep McKee's advice in mind.
Friday, December 2, 2011
Kurt Vonnegut Quote
I read this quote out of context but for me it applies to keeping tension on every page.
"We have to continually be jumping off cliffs and developing our wings on the way down."
On second thought, it could be a writer's philosophy.
Happy flying.
"We have to continually be jumping off cliffs and developing our wings on the way down."
On second thought, it could be a writer's philosophy.
Happy flying.
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