Rufus Cadigan mentioned checking around for places to have plays produced. Some less obvious venues were clubs and church groups. He also talked about offering to write historical plays for institutions, such as local history museums, but that could also include community’s celebrating significant anniversaries. Then, there are contests. Here’s a source for a few.Continue reading “Get on stage”
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Playing with plays
On Saturday, I had a chance to learn some tips from Illinois playwright Rufus Cadigan.The mini workshop reminded me how much I like to write plays. It’s fun to tell a story using only dialogue. If you think you need to work on dialogue, try writing a scene or … more. Here are some playwritingContinue reading “Playing with plays”
From a master
This is a longish read of reflections of and tips from Saul Bellow. There’s always something to learn from a master such as Bellow. Happy 100th Birthday, Saul Bellow: His Nobel Prize Acceptance Speech on How Literature and Art Ennoble the Human Spirit | Brain Pickings. http://www.brainpickings.org/2015/06/10/saul-bellow-nobel-prize-acceptance-speech/
Reasons to go indie
Lawrence Block has been traditionally published for many years. But he has also done some indie books. Here are some of his reasons for his choices. Why author Lawrence Block went indie – BookWorks. https://www.bookworks.com/2015/06/why-author-lawrence-block-went-indie/
Blog a book?
This is an interesting idea, but I’m not sure a writer could make money this way. The tips on timing and breaking up the project make sense, though. How to Plan Your Blogged Book – Elizabeth Spann Craig. http://elizabethspanncraig.com/3133/how-to-plan-your-blogged-book/
But these are
Yesterday I mentioned that some awards aren’t worth winning, but these are. The Nebulas are among the top honors for science fiction and fantasy. The winners were announced last weekend in Chicago. Nebula Award Winners Announced – SFWA. https://www.sfwa.org/2015/06/nebula-award-winners-announced-2/
Some awards are not worth winning
At work, we just got the annual contest entry invitation from one of the journalism associations to which we belong. The first professional award I ever earned came from this group. While awards are nice, some are nicer than others. This post warns you about “awards profiteers.” One warning is about costs, but even theContinue reading “Some awards are not worth winning”
From the pros (continued)
If you need some quick inspiration, consider these tips from pros. Writing Tips from 7 Acclaimed Authors | Britannica.com https://www.britannica.com/list/writing-tips-from-7-acclaimed-authors
Developing big casts
Here are some suggestions for handling a “cast of thousands.” Don’t introduce them all at once is the first piece of advice. This article doesn’t get into it, but you should probably consider whether you need them all, too.There’s a link to a previous post addressing that question inside “5 Tips.” 5 Tips For WritingContinue reading “Developing big casts”
Lessons from Canada
Here’s an interesting article about short stories that provides insight about more than just the influence of Canadian writers on a North American magazine. How Canadian Writers Changed The New Yorker | National Post. http://news.nationalpost.com/how-canadian-writers-changed-the-new-yorker
