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WritersMama Services: ZOOM Read and Critique plus Finding Literary Agents
WritersMama Services:
Zoom Read and Critique plus Finding Literary Agents
NEW Zoom Read & Critique Workshop
When the Southern California Writers Conference's FEB 2023 winter conference ends, I will launch a new ZOOM Read & Critique Workshop.
Why join a Read & Critique group? ...
Changing Times: Talk Truth to Publishing
Changing Times: Talk Truth to Publishing
Talk Truth to Publishing
I came to the writing life after a career in the mental health profession. Back in the mid to late 1990's our only option? With rare exception, the traditional road to NY ...
Do Literary Agents Consider ‘Good News’ Stories Passe’?
Do Literary Agents Consider ‘Good News’ Stories Passe’?
Since fall 2022, I’ve been pitching my book proposal to literary agents across this country. The content? Gains made by women chefs as evidenced by the sheer number now starring on or appearing ...
Andy, Produce A Gay Husbands Series On Bravo TV Too!
Andy, Produce A Gay Husbands Series On Bravo TV Too!
As of 7/2021 and in light of recent RHO scandals that include RHONY on hiatus due to infighting? and RHOBH Erika Jayne's scandal, I think it's time @Andy a.k.a. #AndyCohen expand ...
Think You Know Fish? Not like Master Chef Eric Ripert Knows Fish
Think You Know Fish? Not like Master Chef Eric Ripert Knows Fish
Chefs Ripert & Carroll at 10 ARTS in Philly
Yours truly finishing a book proposal she's pitching to literary agents interested in books about the culinary world. Mine zooms ...
SCWC Writing Conference Goes to ZOOM
SCWC Writing Conference Goes to ZOOM
Many businesses have taken to ZOOM to conduct business during these crisis filled times. In April, I joined their ranks and have been conducting read and critique workshops twice weekly. To my amazement, I do ...
Hybrid Publishers: A Viable Option? Here’s Why
#HybridPublishers: A Viable Option? Here's Why
HybridPublishers are on the rise. Why? Here's Why. Self publishing options including #Createspace, #Bookbaby and #Smashwords promised a lot when they came to be except we've had enough time to collect data that suggests otherwise. ...
WritersMama Read & Critique ZOOM Workshops-JOIN US!
Covid19 Be Damned! WritersMama Read & Critique ZOOM Workshops-JOIN US!
Let's Workshop Together...Apart
April 4, 2020
Opening 5 Pages:
WritersMama Read & Critique Workshop via ZOOM
Okay, so this sucks and we all know it but does that mean we have to stop our creative ...
Ulysses S Grant: There Are Two Parties Now, Traitors & Patriots
Ulysses S Grant: There Are Two Parties Now, Traitors & Patriots
For years, I’ve been whistling in the wind to Republicans, preaching to the choir of Democrats and exhausted by all of it as are many reading this essay from me, ...
An Editor’s Worth: Max Perkins
An Editor's Worth: Max Perkins
For the ultimate appreciation of an editor's worth, I encourage you all to read A. Scott Berg's Max Perkins: Editor of Genius. My view of literary life forever changed after reading this biography that was recently made into ...