The Houston Writers Guild is offering a Pre-Conference workshop as a warm-up for the Spring 2015 Conference coming April. There will be two morning presenters and two afternoon presenters to choose from. In addition, there are in person and via Skype pitch practices being offered. This session is … [Read more...]
Urban Writers Retreat- Writespace
If you'd love to have an entire weekend to write, but you're not ready to commit to the price tag and distance of attending a writers' retreat in the country, then an urban writers retreat might be the answer to your dreams. Give yourself a whole weekend to write, away from distractions, … [Read more...]
Ready, Set, Write — Aspiring Author Workshop
A round-table discussion with Chart House President Jeff Hastings, Editor Carly Drake, and Director of Publishing Megan LaFollett. … [Read more...]
Coming to Grips
Reality can be a bitter pill to swallow for us creative types. How many times have you been on Pinterest and seen the quotes by avid readers and writers about how they'd rather stay up all night to be immersed in their favorite stories, rather than be well rested for work? Or many will say they feel … [Read more...]
Just Write!
When people find out I’m a writer, the response is always, “Oh, I’ve written some too!” You can see a spark in their eyes and they stand a little taller on the importance of this announcement. When I ask what they’ve written, the fire in their eyes dims and their shoulders slump at their next … [Read more...]
License to Talk
When it comes to suspension of disbelief, any creative license you might take with logic, plot, facts (or physics) will likely be forgiven if the result is...well...cool. And obviously a deliberate decision rather than a lazy mistake. Just consider the popularity of BBC's Doctor Who series. As a … [Read more...]
An Unexpected Mentor
As writers, we're all used to talking to imaginary characters. But I have to admit, I've never had my pencil talk to me! I'm afraid if I was in Arthur's shoes, I'd be checking the expiration dates in my medicine cabinet. In this case, however, I have a feeling he's found a rather unusual … [Read more...]
Make it Pecan, Arthur
The moral of the story? Sometimes you have to take a break from your words-on-a-page world and re-enter the fray. Fortunately, it looks like Arthur has someone to remind him. We hope your holidays are filled with joy, peace, and laughter. And if not, you can work it into your story when you get … [Read more...]