IndieReCon Online Writer's Conference w/ Keynote Speakers J.A.Konrath & Barry Eisler

Here's an awesome FREE online writer's conference that begins this Tuesday,
Feb 25, 2014 and runs through Thursday, Feb 27, 2014. They have a great line up of presenters, including Bob Mayer, and keynote speakers are authors Joe Konrath and Barry Eisler. Sounds like a great conference. I know I'll be registering. :)

Info from the website is below.

~Carol

IndieReCon 2014, in its second year, is a free online writer's conference dedicated to indie publishing.

Last year with over 10,000 visitors, IndieReCon was awesome with chats and giveaways and days of helpful and pertinent information.

This year will be even bigger and better!

To kick us off, our keynote speakers, Barry Eisler and Joe Konrath, will host a 2-hour chat to talk about The Evolving Indie Industry and Standing out in the Pile and then entertain your questions.

You'll also discover insider secrets from representatives from Amazon, Kobo, Smashwords and Goodreads, and learn how to write fast, try your hand at serials, work with other authors to maximize your marketing efforts and much, much more.

We have contests and tons of giveaways including two KOBO eReaders!

Not to mention, it's a great place to network, connect and have a lot of fun. Click here for the top 15 reasons on why you should register.

Go here to Register and read more about it.

IndieReCon
J.A. Konrath 
Barry Eisler
Bob Mayer

Tarot For Writing: Creating 3-D Characters With Arwen Lynch Poe

This may be old news to some of you, but I just ran across it on my Facebook page. Always love (free) writing classes. At least I think it's free. It does mention fundraising, but I didn't see where it said anything on either the facebook or blogtalk radio page about donations or a fee. I asked, but haven't received a response as of yet :) Maybe someone knows...?

Anyway, if you're interested, here's the info posted on the FB page:

 



Saturday March 1st at 10:00 AM EST 9:00 AM CST 7:00 AM PST

Attune Magazine Radio on Blogtalkradio

March is for Fundraising and we’re starting the month off with a mini class from Arwen Lynch Poe! Bring Your Decks, Bring Your Notebooks!

A new way to approach your writing. Hang on to your manuscripts as she unleashes the power of Tarot for you. In a typical online workshop, you will learn how to utilize the Tarot for yourself on a personal level. Meet your characters as you have never met them before. Learn about their quirks and let your journey through the cards introduce you to their own past. Writer’s Block will never be a problem again with the Tarot cards to give you insight.
 

Call in number: (347) 989-0744
Or
Skype in after the show begins

 

 

Marilu Mann

Tarot By Arwen

Attune Magazine

Arwen Lynch is a published romance author who writes under the pseudonym Marilu Mann. You can check out her books and her website here.

Writer's Village University's FREE 7-Week Creative Writing Course

Writer's Village University is once again offering their Free F2K Creative Writing Course.  Class begins April 7, 2010 and runs for 7-weeks.  Registration closes April 5th, so hurry and sign up!

I took this class years ago, when I was just learning to write and loved it. I also purchased a paid membership (and loved that, too). It's an awesome place to learn the craft of writing, or to brush up on your skills. These days they offer tons more courses to choose from than they did back when I was a member. It's well worth spending the $69 for a year membership  (or $14 monthly).

To learn more (and check out the AWESOME course they offer), visit the Writer's Village University home page. To register for the Free F2K Creative Writing Course, go to: http://writersvillage.com/amember/signup.php .


Happy Writing!

Free Career Planning Workshop At Romance Divas

Jaci Burton is presenting a FREE Career Planning Workshop all this month at the Romance Divas forum. You need to be a registered member of the forum to participate and access the workshop archives, but registration is free. Other workshops in the archives include:

• Dazzle 'Em with Description
• Productivity and Motivation
• Writing Disabled Characters
• Polishing a Manuscript for Submission

In addition to the workshops, you'll find writing articles, book reviews, chat transcripts (with editors and agents), and more. Oh, and don't forget to subscribe to the Romance Divas Newsletter while you're there! Romance Divas Romance Divas Forum Jaci Burton Happy Writing!

Writing Class Announcement Loop

Have you ever discovered the course or class you've been wanting or needing to take has already been presented? Or, do you need or want to take a certain course, but don't know if it's being offered? If so, you should check out the AnnounceOnlineWritingClass Yahoo group. The loop is privately run and is not affiliated with any one writing group. It's simply a centralized place to find out what's available for classes online. Most of the classes you will see here are sponsored by RWA chapters, but there are a few other reputable agencies providing classes. This is an announcement only loop, no discussions allowed. To join, click here or send a blank email to: Announceonlinewritingclasses-subscribe@yahoogroups.com or simply visit http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Announceonlinewritingclasses/ Here's another Yahoo group I just discovered. It's an announcement loop that notifies you of any upcoming agent and/or editor info, mostly to do with blogging. Editors, Agents and Blogs, OH MY Here's the blurb from the group homepage: Description This group is designed for serious writers, who are trying to break into publishing or "break out" to the next level of publishing. ANy and all blog information on editors, agents interviews are welcome. Publisher's actively seeking lists are welcome as well. If you're interested in joining, click here or go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/editorsagentsandblogsohmy/ Happy Writing!

Free Writing Class - Pearls of Writing

Description Sign up for the Pearls of Writing - Free Writing Class. The first class for 2008 will start on January 14th. Please feel free to sign up for the waiting list for a future free writing class (beginning January 2006). We'd love to have you. Go here to sign up: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/freewritingwaitinglist/ SUMMARY An online introductory writing class for all levels of writers -- from beginning to advanced. The class includes individual and group chats, and individual and group exercises. Students are given the chance to critique the writing exercises posted to the group. Julie Jennings and P. June Diehl will be the instructors for this six week class. PURPOSE

• To motivate the student to become more focused and involved in her writing growth.
• To give the student a chance to get to know the instructors.
• To create a community of writers who support each other in a caring and honest fashion.

AGENDA

• Week 1 --Students submit up to 1500 words (nonfiction, fiction, poetry, in any combination) and a bio. Instructors critique students writing and review strengths and weaknesses. Each student decides on what one area to focus during the class.
• Week 2 -- Students learn tips for critiquing and are urged to critique each other's writing exercises which are posted to the group. Individual writing exercises are assigned or the student can choose to continue posting writing to be critiqued each week. A group exercise will be posted and all will be encouraged to participate.
• Weeks 3 thru 5 -- More individualized exercises are assigned. Each student will have the opportunity to critique the group exercises posted.
• Week 6 -- A final writing exercise is assigned to each student and critiqued by fellow students and the instructors.

Finishing Your Novel

Check out this writers resource by Timothy Hallinan. There's a section on his website entitled Writers Resources, where he guides and encourages struggling writers to finish and/or begin their book.

I’m offering the Writers' Resources section, which is intended to get people to that blessed point where they can type the words THE END. So if you’re among those who want to finish (or even begin) a novel, check this section out – there may be something that you’ll find helpful.

I spent half a day reading through Timothy's exercises and suggestions. Hopefully, this will help with finishing my own WIP's. If you're experiencing the same dilemma, I suggest you go on over and read Timothy's suggestions. Happy Writing

Interested In A Free Novel Writing Course?

Interested in a FREE 2 year Novel Writing Course? If so, you can read about it here. The two year long course is presented by Lazette Gifford and will take place on Holly Lisle's Forward Motion for Writers forum. Below is a snippet about the course I pinched from the forum. Happy Novel Writing!

Year One topics: Writing Basics: Ideas, Genres, Themes, Conflict and more Character development Worldbuilding Outlining Writing, including what to do when you get stuck Year Two topics: Completing your first draft The second draft Final edits Submission You might also consider buying the 2YN: Year 1 book, which is available in PDF (Download) format and which you can print out. This is the material that I'll present in the class, so it's not necessary that you have it. However, some people have found it helpful to have the book since they can look ahead and do the work in an order that is more natural to them, though they cannot post material before the class is presented on the boards. It is also helpful so you can do the work even if they are not able to get to the computer on days I put the material up. As always, there are no fees or special requirements, other than you be a member of Forward Motion. If you are interested, just post to this thread and I'll add you to the board when it's open.