Tag Archives: PNWA

Top 10 Reasons To Go To A Writers Conference

I recently attended the Pacific Northwest Writers Association Conference (PNWA18). I had a great experience. Here are my top ten reasons to attend a writers conference: 10. Autographs – At PNWA authors can buy a table in the “bookstore” to sell their books. There is an autograph party where you can meet the authors andContinue reading “Top 10 Reasons To Go To A Writers Conference”

Reading as a writer: Deconstructing a scene

This summer my wonderful local book store, A Good Book in Sumner, Wa, not only had a Summer Reading Bingo card, but came up with a Bingo card for writers as well. It looked daunting at first with squares like: Write your manifesto (turn your excuses upside down); Write seven days in a row; andContinue reading “Reading as a writer: Deconstructing a scene”

Working on your novel, or just dreaming about it? Plan now for next year’s writers conference(s)

I wanted this map, it didn’t exist, so I made it.  It took a little extra time, but I created what I wanted and there is a lot of information there. Enjoy (and site me). Last post, I went into detail about some of my favorite aspects of The Pacific Northwest Writer’s Association Conference. Now,Continue reading “Working on your novel, or just dreaming about it? Plan now for next year’s writers conference(s)”

Marketing: Societies, Associations, Meetups and Clubs

I apologize for neglecting you last week, dear readers. I received the fully copy-edited version of my chapter book and dove into choosing agents to query and revising my query letter. As I believe I’ve mentioned before, querying is a nerve-wracking full time job. Today, I posted my second revision, after many helpful critiques, onContinue reading “Marketing: Societies, Associations, Meetups and Clubs”