Tag Archives: Debbie Winnekins Deutsch

Writer Math

Posted on January 30, 2023 by Mary Fran Says

I just returned from a weekend Writer’s Retreat. Nowhere exciting (Roscoe, IL), but the house made for a very comfortable writing atmosphere.We checked in at 4 p.m. Thursday and left at 10:30 a.m. Sunday.That’s about 86 hours of retreat.Assuming breaks, … Continue reading →

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You Might be a Writer if…

Posted on February 4, 2019 by Mary Fran Says

I was on a writing retreat for four days with three other writers. After a while, I began to notice some communal traits. Following the model of redneck comedian Jeff Foxworthy, I thought I’d share my observations. You might be … Continue reading →

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Getting Lit!

Posted on June 11, 2018 by Mary Fran Says

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 →

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SAVE THE DATE: Sunday, June 11

Posted on May 28, 2017 by Mary Fran Says

Two weeks from TODAY! Printer’s Row Lit Fest in Chicago The fest runs Saturday and Sunday, June 10 and 11, BUT I will be there selling and signing copies of Pocket Money on Sunday afternoon, so that’s when you should come. … Continue reading →

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Five Things I learned from my Writer’s Retreat

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Mary Fran Says

Ideas are easy. Coming up with new ideas for a story and developing a plan are easy. Verbalizing a synopsis of your story, or just telling it, is easy. Hitting the high points, introducing your characters, and bringing it all together in a … Continue reading →

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