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Writing from the Peak: PPW Events
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August Open Critique – August 3. First Wednesday of every month (6:00 – 8:30 pm. Cottonwood Center for the Arts. 427 East Colorado Avenue. Colorado Springs, CO 80903. This FREE program provides a critique experience for a small number of writers who seek feedback on manuscript pages and who want to learn how to have positive critique group experiences. Slots are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, and are only considered for the month in which they are received. Participants will receive co...
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Writing from the Peak: August 2015
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Monday, August 31, 2015. PitMad, an Unbeaten Path. I finished my novel in February, created a Twitter account in March, and signed a contract with Fantasy Works Publishing in April. The publisher I really, really wanted. Two days after I signed the contract, I received an email from an agent. The agent I really, really wanted. Here’s what transpired during my first month on Twitter and how I scaled the formidable wall of publishing so fast. But what could I do to ensure my submission succeeded? Surprisin...
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Writing from the Peak: This Week and the Week to Come
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Sunday, August 2, 2015. This Week and the Week to Come. Hope, it is the only thing stronger than fear. A little hope is effective, a lot of hope is dangerous." Suzanne Collins. Voiceseducation.org and Bing. American writer Suzanne Collins is the author of the bestselling The Hunger Games series and The Underland Chronicles. Letter from the Editor. Deb McLeod and Short Stories are Haunted. Friday: Upcoming August and September events. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Contact the blog editor. Ergonomics...
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Writing from the Peak: Sweet Success! TR Fischer
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Friday, July 31, 2015. TR Fischer’s romantic suspense novel, Changing Sky. ISBNs: 9780996493604 Changing Sky – paper version (soft cover), 9780996493611 Changing Sky – Ebook, 322 pages, ages 13 and up), was released on July 2, 2015 by Renaissance Press. It is available on the author’s website, www.TRFischer.com. Where you can also get a sneak peek of the first two chapters. In this warm, sometimes heartbreaking tale, three people from different worlds embark on a journey none of them could have foreseen.
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Writing from the Peak: Short Stories are Haunted
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Wednesday, August 5, 2015. Short Stories are Haunted. I’ve heard some new novelists say they want to practice writing by trying their hand at short stories before they dive into writing novels. Usually it’s a matter of time investment on their part. A novel takes a whole lot longer to write than a short story. Most, anyway. While it is true both novels and short stories contain similar craft elements, and it is great that short story land presents a practice ground: Short stories are not mini-novels.
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Writing from the Peak: Craft: Not the Writing Kind
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Monday, August 10, 2015. Craft: Not the Writing Kind. By Stacy S. Jensen. We talk about the writing craft here. That's what we do, except for this post where I don't. A couple years ago, several of my neighbors and I talked about creating a craft club. We decided Pinterest. Would be a good source of inspiration. Have you ever lost yourself down the Pinterest Rabbit Hole? The marketing experts can tell you how to use it to promote your book. I use it more for finding crafts, ideas, and distractions. On Qu...
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Writing from the Peak: SPECIAL SUNDAY ANNOUNCEMENT: THE 2016 PIKES PEAK WRITERS CONFERENCE: KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
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Sunday, August 2, 2015. SPECIAL SUNDAY ANNOUNCEMENT: THE 2016 PIKES PEAK WRITERS CONFERENCE: KEYNOTE SPEAKERS. Jason P. Henry. The 2016 Pikes Peak Writers Conference will be the 24. Running of this spectacular event. For nearly a quarter-century, Pikes Peak Writers has been organizing a gathering of aspiring authors from all spectrums and skill levels. 2016 where you can join many others traveling the same road at the. 2016 Pikes Peak Writers Conference. Together, let’s Dare To Dream! Cheers to all,.
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Writing from the Peak: March 2015
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Monday, March 30, 2015. Tips Before Hiring an Editor. By Donnell Ann Bell. Editor's Note: The following is a reprint of a post that originally appeared in Romance University. In March 2013.). Following are some interview questions you might consider when choosing an editor:. 1) How long have you been an editor and what is your educational and professional background? Have they edited fiction or have they edited newspapers and magazines? Editing is editing, right? If you’re writing fantasy and your ...
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Writing from the Peak: May 2015
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Sunday, May 31, 2015. Quote of the Week and Week to Come. 8220;There are chapters in every life which are seldom read, and certainly not aloud.”. Carol Shields (June 2, 1935 - July 16, 2003). This week on Writing from the Peak:. June Letter from the Editor. With some news about the blog. Deb McLeod's First Wednesday post. Pikes Peak Writers June News and Events. Letter from the editor. Quote of the week. Wednesday, May 27, 2015. 5 Tips for Social Media Privacy. By Jennifer Lovett Herbranson. 183; You kno...
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Writing from the Peak: July 2015
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Friday, July 31, 2015. TR Fischer’s romantic suspense novel, Changing Sky. ISBNs: 9780996493604 Changing Sky – paper version (soft cover), 9780996493611 Changing Sky – Ebook, 322 pages, ages 13 and up), was released on July 2, 2015 by Renaissance Press. It is available on the author’s website, www.TRFischer.com. Where you can also get a sneak peek of the first two chapters. In this warm, sometimes heartbreaking tale, three people from different worlds embark on a journey none of them could have foreseen.
