Calling all writers/job applicants! The Sun Magazine is hiring an Associate Publisher. And while the job would require that you leave us in Los Angeles, and move to Chapel Hill, North Carolina, we still thought it a wonderful opportunity to share with the Los Angeles Writers Group community. In case you’re unfamiliar […]
Although we missed this bit of wonderful news over last weekend, we still thought it worthy of sharing: Nine LA Libraries resumed Sunday hours! Los Angeles Writers Group believes that all great writers should be voracious readers, and with the disappearance of many local bookstores, supporting our local libraries is a must. Los Angeles Mayor Eric […]
. Once in a while we will post about a workshop that complements our workshops, especially when they offer our readers a special discount! This legal workshop for writers seems like an important one for those of you about to send out query letters or book proposals. California Lawyers for the Arts presents: Publishing Agreements […]
Never underestimate the power of a girl and her pen! WriteGirl has put out a call and they need the help of women writers in Los Angeles County! WriteGirl is a 501c3 non-profit that utilizes the mentorship of women writers (of all genres!) to empower teen girls through creative writing and self-expression. Young […]
. One of our goals for 2014 is to highlight certain complementary writing workshops that we think may interest our community. Los Angeles Writers Group is all about removing blocks that prevent us from writing, and so is Pen Center USA. Check out their upcoming “Physical Text” workshop, as we thought it might offer some much-needed […]
We hear all the time about how local bookstores, and bookstores in general, are disappearing, no longer staples in our communities. This is why it’s important to support the few that remain. Skylight Books has served Los Angeles since 1996, and a review of their most recent newsletter, suggests they are still going strong. […]
. We just received several progress updates on projects that some of our TV Script and Web Series Class participants wrote during their time in our workshops: – Kenya is shooting all six of the episodes of Regurga-date, which she wrote in class and is one of the lead actresses. – Mace is wrapping up […]
. ** Registration Closed. See below to get notified first when we reopen registration. ** Creative Writing Workshop – Fairfax District – 4 Weeks In this workshop, you will generate new writings via inspiring writing prompts and have the opportunity to bring projects in for feedback. Prompts The prompts are designed to get you to think […]
Many people ask us how they can go about finding an agent. Usually, the question is premature. For all writers, not just screenwriters, the first step should always involve completing a strong project, be it a book or a screenplay. However, for those of you who can’t get the burning question out of your […]
We rarely promote writing contests, but thought this one deserved some notice. Plus, we want to keep you informed of opportunities to share your writing with wider audiences. Glimmer Train is one of the most respected short-story journals in print. They run various contests throughout the year, and some of their selected stories are have […]