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May Meeting

May 9th, 2013 in Write On! Meeting by Debra Eckerling

Tweet Thanks, Taffy Brodesser-Akner for joining us for the May Write On Meeting on Blog Talk Radio. Taffy shared how she became a freelance writer. Plus, we had a great chat about freelancing and writing from personal experience. Here are some of Taffy’s suggestions: – Exploit every issue you have and turn it into an essay. – [...]

Write On IRL LA Writers Break – 5/15/13

May 3rd, 2013 in Write On! Meeting by Debra Eckerling

Tweet LA Writers, join us on Wednesday, May 15, from 1 – 3pm for the May Write On! IRL Writers Break at Capital One 360 – Los Angeles Café, 11175 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, on Wednesday. Swing by the cafe for coffee and conversation. RSVP on Facebook. Parking in the building is free. See map below for [...]

April Meeting

April 11th, 2013 in Write On! Meeting by Debra Eckerling

Tweet Thanks, Amy Friedman, author of Desperado’s Wife, for joining us for the April Write On Meeting on Blog Talk Radio. We talked about writing memoir, Amy’s secret to critiquing, the importance of “shaking up” your writing, and more. Here are some of Amy’s recommendations for writers: – Read everything first for enjoyment/enlightenment/news/ideas, and then return to what [...]

March Meeting

March 18th, 2013 in Write On! Meeting by Debra Eckerling

Tweet Thanks, Marie Denee, aka The Curvy Fashionista, for joining us for the March Write On Meeting on Blog Talk Radio. We talked about blogging, branding, and more. Here is some of Marie’s advice from the show: – If you work with your passion, the sky’s the limit. – When you are writing, take some time [...]

Write On IRL LA Writers Break – 3/20/13

March 14th, 2013 in Events by Debra Eckerling

Tweet LA Writers, the next Write On! IRL Writers Break at Capital One 360 – Los Angeles Café (formerly ING Direct Cafe – Los Angeles), 11175 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, is on Wednesday, March 20, from 1 to 3pm. Swing by the cafe for coffee and conversation. RSVP on Facebook. Parking in the building is free. See [...]

April Goals – 4/8/13

March 11th, 2013 in Goals by Debra Eckerling

Tweet Congratulations, Ty Leisher, March winner of a book from Michael Wiese Productions, for posting goals. Post April goals below. You can also post goals for 2013. The March Write On Meeting on Blog Talk Radio with guest blogger/author Marie Denee, aka The Curvy Fashionista, will be on Wednesday, March 13, at 1pm Pacific. Call in (646-381-4910) or listen online. RSVP on Facebook. Post Goals in [...]

February Meeting

February 13th, 2013 in Write On! Meeting by Debra Eckerling

Tweet Thanks to Matt Lohr for all the screenwriting insight shared during the February Write On Meeting on Blog Talk Radio. Lohr is co-author of Dan O’Bannon’s Guide to Screenplay Structure (twitter is @DanOBannonBook). We talked about this year’s nominated screenplays, what makes a screenplay Oscar-worthy, and tips for screenwriters. Here are three of Matt’s takeaways from this show: 1. [...]

January Meeting

January 14th, 2013 in Write On! Meeting by Debra Eckerling

Tweet What a great way to kick off the year! Thanks, Carolyn Howard-Johnson, award-winning novelist, poet, and author of the acclaimed How To Do It Frugally series of books for writers, for joining us for the January Write On Meeting on Blog Talk Radio. We talked about the importance of marketing using new and traditional ways. Plus, Carolyn [...]

January Meeting – 1/9/13

December 28th, 2012 in Write On! Meeting by Debra Eckerling

Tweet The January Write On Meeting will be Wednesday, January 9, at 1pm PDT/4pm EDT. Our guest will be Carolyn Howard-Johnson, award-winning novelist, poet, and author of the acclaimed How To Do It Frugally series of books for writers. We’ll talk about blasting through writers block, developing a marketing plan, and more. Post questions for Carolyn Howard-Johnson, [...]

Write On IRL Writers Break – 12/19/12

December 13th, 2012 in Events by Write On! Online

Tweet LA Writers, take a break from the hustle and bustle of the holidays and swing by the ING Direct Cafe – Los Angeles, 11175 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, from 1 – 3pm, for writing, coffee, and conversation. RSVP on Facebook. Heads up: We will be doing another evening event in January! Details soon. Parking [...]