Archive for April, 2008
Read On
As a writer, reading is required. There are a zillion reasons why a writer should read.
LibraryThing, therefore, is another necessity. This free (there is also a paid version with perks) membership allows you to catalog every book you own, have read or even hope to read. It allows you to connect with other readers and sometimes the authors. There are links allowing you to trade books or, if you’re that adventurous, leave a book behind somewhere conspicuous and track it as it makes it’s way into other people’s lives. Read the rest of this entry »
Critique Group Sat. May 17th
Chico Writer’s Group Critique Workshop
Location: Empire Coffee Shop, Orange Street
Time: 9:30-11:30A.M.
Date: Saturday, May 17th, 2008
RSVP: kathie dot blog at gmail dot com or 530-521-4264 by Monday, May 12th, 2008
Guests: Open to anyone in the Chico/Paradise/Oroville/Hamilton City/Orland area (or those who can make it to our meeting place!)
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Writing Exercise A Sentence From a Book
Posted by Basic User in Prompts on April 24, 2008
From the book: Writing Without the Muse by Beth Baruch Joselow
Close your eyes and open a novel or book of short stories. Put your first finger on the page. Now open your eyes and record the sentence your finger has pointed out for you. That is your first sentence. Start writing. You are allowed three tries if the first sentence fate hands you is truly appalling. You may write either a poem or a story, whichever you feel most inspired to do.
Writing Exercise Writing Exercise Make it New
Posted by Basic User in Prompts on April 20, 2008
From the book: Writing Without the Muse by Beth Baruch Joselow
Take an old, familiar story and think about how it might have developed differently.
What if Cinderella never went to the ball? What if Tom Sawyer lived in New York City? What if the South had won the Civil War? Write your own version of what happens next.
Contests
If you haven’t done it already, go to Duotrope.com and register (it’s free) so you can get on their mailing list. You’ll start receiving regular updates on upcoming writing contests, submission tracking information for the thousands of publications they list and more.
Currently there are a few upcoming contests you might be interested in with fast approaching deadlines. Read the rest of this entry »
Writing Exercise Guilt
Posted by Basic User in Prompts on April 17, 2008
From the book: The Writer’s Idea Book by Jack Heffron
Write a scene in which a character professes feelings of guilt but clearly does not feel that way. Use action, gesture and voice to signal his/her true feelings.
Writing Exercise A Place Altered By Moods
Posted by Basic User in Prompts on April 13, 2008
This exercise comes from the book: Writing Without the Muse by Beth Baruch Joselow
Describe a place that you know well–a childhood bedroom, for example, or the kitchen you now use. Limit your description to about three paragraphs.
Now describe the same place again, this time choosing a tone from the list below. Communicate this mood through your description. Repeat this exercise for as many qualities from the list as you like. (You may, if you wish, substitute a person you know well for a place you know well)
Moods:
anger, love, boredom, anxiety, fear, impatience, shyness, condescension, nostalgia, happiness, desire, weariness, deceit, awe.
Critique Group Sat. Apr. 26th
Chico Writer’s Group Critique Workshop
Location: Empire Coffee Shop, Orange Street
Time: 9:30-11:30A.M.
Date: Saturday, April 26th, 2008
RSVP: kathie dot blog at gmail dot com or 530-521-4264 by Monday, April 7th, 2008
Guests: Open to anyone in the Chico/Paradise/Oroville/Hamilton City/Orland area (or those who can make it to our meeting place!)
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Writing Contest
The Bear Deluxe magazine, “exploring environmental concerns through the creative arts” is having a contest. Submissions are due May 30, 2008 and early submissions are welcome. For more information about the contest, rules, fees and guidelines visit http://www.orlo.org/orlo.html or download the PDF at http://www.orlo.org/images/callforproposalsartissue.pdf.
Note: Chico Writer’s Group is not affiliated with,nor receives any compensation, special services or goods for consideration from this organization, business or group. We are not responsible for the content of the website linked through our website. All questions, concerns or requests for further information must be directed to the contest organization and not Chico Writer’s Group.
Critique Group Saturday Apr. 12th
Chico Writer’s Group Critique Workshop
Location: Empire Coffee Shop, Orange Street
Time: 9:00-11:00A.M.
Date: Saturday,April 12th, 2008
RSVP: kathie dot blog at gmail dot com or 530-521-4264 by Monday, April 7th, 2008
Guests: Open to anyone in the Chico/Paradise/Oroville/Hamilton City/Orland area (or those who can make it to our meeting place!)
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