Workshops
Last Author Standing: Bury the Manuscript, NOT Your Career
- I can certainly empathize with Mary Patrick Kavanaugh, the author mentioned in the wonderful Rachel Swan's East Bay Express
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Preparing for the Life of an Author
I have written two poetry books, yet I am not ready to proclaim myself as a Red Room Author. I have a little bit of work to do.
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Writing Up in the Land of Tsunamis
So, like, I'm in Crescent City right now. The big CC in CA, a city with Tsunami warning signs and Tsunami warning sirens. Makes a stroll on the beach take on a whole new meaning.
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Taos, NM and the Spiritual Quest for Creativity
For those of you contemplating a pilgrimage to Taos, NM, in search of the muse, please be warned that, unlike 30 years ago when I visited last, it has—like so many places—changed.
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Been Awhile
- Why is it when you're just starting out, writing feels like an enormous chore? Every word feels as if it's pulled out with some kind of blunt-tipped instrument, and your head is more like the remnan
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Weekend in Paradise
- Please enjoy this photo of Crested Butte, Colorado, from Theresa Rizzo, a good friend and wonderful writer.
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Faves from 2008 NaPoWriMo
- Well, I made it--30 poems in as many days!
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VONA
The Voices of Our Nations Arts Foundation (VONA) www.voicesatvona.org is wrapping up the application process for 08.
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