. News in Publishing & Writing You Might Have Missed This Week The Worst Ways to Begin Your Novel: Advice from Literary Agents No one reads more prospective novel beginnings than literary agents. Check out this feedback from experienced literary agents on what they hate to see the first pages of a writer’s submission. Avoid these problems and tighten your […]
. We love when our favorite writers give us glimpses into their thoughts on writing. These treasured insights inform us of their sources of inspiration, their personal writing practices and processes, their prized tips on how to make our own writing successful. Check out The Writer’s brief interview with Sherman Alexie. In the interview, Alexie […]
. Remember our blog post last week about fellowships and residences, and all the exciting ways you can expand your writing life? Well, if you’re looking for a Los Angeles-based fellowship opportunity, check out Pen Center USA’s Emerging Voices Fellowship. “Emerging Voices is a literary fellowship that aims to provide new writers, who lack access, with […]
Here are some publishing industry interesting reads this week. Check them out and let us know what you think. The Importance of Having A Critique Group A reminder, that while writing is primarily a solitary venture, that a supportive critique group can help you take your writing and your writing career to the next level. […]
. We know that successful writers are voracious readers, and this is why we are so excited about California Bookstore Day 2014! California Bookstore Day is a statewide movement to recognize the power and importance of independent bookstores. The day is modeled after the now famous Record Store Day, which is largely credited for saving and […]
. We have a special 2 for 1 discount for anyone who wants to see our group leader J.Keith van Straaten in improv action this Saturday (see below). Also, did you happen to see him on the new Bravo show, Online Dating Rituals of the American Male? If not, here are some links to clips […]
UPDATE 01/06/2015: We are excited to announce our first annual Writers Retreat that will take place on May 14-15, 2015 in Desert Hot Springs, California. Get all the details about our retreat and how to register on our Writers Retreat page. —————- As writers, we all know the most important task at hand is getting […]
. As writers, we think it’s important to stay up on writing-related news, both locally and nationally. From time-to-time, we’ll send you some articles of interest to writers that you may have missed throughout the week. Over the weekend, we recommend that you cozy up and read a few. Find out what’s going on in […]
. Antioch University Los Angeles’ Literary Uprising Reading Tuesday, May 13th 6pm reception, 6:30 pm readings, FREE Antioch University Los Angeles’ Literary Uprising is a great reading series to hear AULA faculty and students share their latest work. This quarter’s reading features BA faculty member Carol V. Davis, author of Between Storms and Into the Arms of Pushkin, as well as MFA alum Antonia Crane, […]
. We’re excited to announce our brand new creative writing workshops that bring together our hands-on writing workshops and classic classroom instruction. In our all-new Fiction Writing workshop, learn or get a refresher on the basics. Learn to dramatize your characters, structure your plot, start a story, and finish your stories. Perfect for beginners, and for those who want […]