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Tag Archives: Chicago Writers’ Association
Literary Mary Chats with Kristin Oakley
Welcome to the November edition of Literary Mary Chats. Today’s guest is a longtime friend and fellow writer, Kristin Oakley. Kristin Oakley’s debut novel, Carpe Diem, Illinois, won the 2014 Chicago Writers Association Book of the Year Award for non-traditionally published fiction, … Continue reading
Posted in Literary Mary Chats
Tagged Alan Watt The 90 Day Novel, American Players Theatre, Carpe Diem Illinois, Carrie Van Hallgren, Chicago Review, Chicago Writers' Association, Christine Keleny, CWA, Donald Maass The Breakout Novel, Donald Maass The Emotional Craft, God on Mayhem Street, Just Write! An Uncommon Writers Conference, Justin Hind, Kristin Oakley Author, Lisa Cron Wired for Story, Mary Lamphere, NaNoWriMo, Paradyme Productions, Rob Doyle, Stephen King On Writing, The Write City magazine, UW Madison Writers Institute
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So, you want to write a book…
I gave a presentation at the DeKalb Public Library Author Fair titled, “So, you want to write a book…” I opened with this startling statistic: Did you know 90% of people SAY they want to write a book? Based on reported goal percentages, … Continue reading
Posted in It's all about me, Writing
Tagged Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott, Chicago Writers' Association, DeKalb Area Creative Writers, DeKalb Public Library, Fox Valley Writers, In Print Professional Writers' Organization, Julia Cameron, Mary Lamphere, Northern Illinois Novel Knights, On Writing by Stephen King, OWLS Ogle-Winnebago Literary Society, Rockford Writers Guild, So you want to write a book, The Artist's Way, The Creative Habit by Twyla Tharp, UW Madison Writers Institute, Waterline Writers, Writing the Breakout Novel by Donald Maass
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Facebook Notes (Part 4)
Hard to believe, considering my weekly blogs, but I only posted four Facebook notes! Here is the last of them. Then: Printer’s Row June 7, 2011 at 9:55 AM My time in Chicago was brief, but I still enjoyed the … Continue reading
Posted in It's all about me, It's all about You, Writing
Tagged Belinda McKeon, Chicago Lit Fest, Chicago Writers' Association, CWA, Deanna Fei, Hidden City on the Travel Channel, Jim and Marion Applegate, Marcus Sakey, Mary Lamphere, Patrick Sommerville, Printers Row, Rebecca Makkai, Samuel Park, Sean Chercover
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Getting Lit!
at the Chicago Printer’s Row 34th Annual Lit Fest celebration. For the second year in a row, I was able to set up a table and sell my books, A Stranger’s Child and Pocket Money, under the Chicago Writers’ Association … Continue reading
The Book Party
A couple of weeks ago, Friday, May 18, I had my first ever BOOK RELEASE PARTY for my contemporary mythology tale, A Stranger’s Child. Hosted by the Karnitz Art Gallery, it was a splendid little affair. Despite ASC being my fourth publication, … Continue reading
Posted in It's all about me, Writing
Tagged A Strangers Child, Book Release Party!, Chicago Printer's Row Lit Fest, Chicago Writers' Association, Karnitz Art Gallery, Mary Lamphere, Pocket Money, Thank you for your continued support., The Pandoran Legacy, The Write City publication, You are Good. To me.
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WBP: What I Learned
As I’ve mentioned in my previous posts, the In Print affiliate, Chicago Writers’ Association hosted the 6th Annual Writer’s Block Party Saturday, August 26, at the Gail Borden Public Library in Elgin. I was proud to be a part of the panel featuring Jennifer Brown Banks, Marcie Hill, Becky Sarwate, and Charlie Monte … Continue reading
Posted in Writing
Tagged Becky Sarwate, Charlie Monte Verde, Chicago Writers' Association, CWA, Dan Blank, Dan Brown, Gail Borden Public Library, Google Analytics, In Print Professional Writers' Organization, Jennifer Brown Banks, Marcie Hill, Mary Lamphere, We Grow Media, WordPress, Youtube
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WBP: What I Wish I had Shared
Honestly, the Writer’s Block Party whizzed by! So, when I offer this list of things I wish I had shared, it’s because there was no time for more. Social media is a sprawling topic. To cover all of the intricacies … Continue reading
WBP: What I Shared
The Writer’s Block Party topic this year was, Brand Aid: Blogging and Social Media for Writers. I participated on the panel, and as I mentioned, felt out of my league with the level of expertise represented by the other panelists, … Continue reading
WBP: What is Social Media?
What is social media? The term ‘social media‘ represents the collective of online meeting places that allow users to “follow”, “like”, and “share” experiences, photos, and communications. Participants can keep in touch, share updates and information, and experience community-based exchanges as … Continue reading
Brand-Aid: Blogging and Social Media for Writers Wrap-up
The In Print affiliate, Chicago Writers’ Association hosted the 6th Annual Writer’s Block Party Saturday, August 26, at the Gail Borden Public Library in Elgin. I was proud to be a part of the panel featuring Jennifer Brown Banks, Marcie Hill, Becky Sarwate, and Charlie Monte … Continue reading
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