THE MARCH CHALLENGE: GREEN
Time for another Writing Prompt contest. The March Challenge is to write a story or essay, based on the writing prompt: “Green.” There are numerous ways a writer can go with this: Green is a color, name, and emotion, as well as a representation of money and the environment. And that’s [...]
Billy Mernit wrote the book on Writing the Romantic Comedy (Harper/Collins) … literally! Known as “the guru of rom-com” for the aforementioned best-selling screenwriting textbook, as well as his popular blog: Living the Romantic Comedy, Mernit teaches at the UCLA Extension Writers’ Program, and is a frequent guest speaker at writing conferences around the country.
Mernit [...]
Did you know that changing your eating habits can improve your creativity and productivity?
It can.
For many people, the word Sustenance means food. But, the definition is actually MUCH more broad, and is defined by terms such as: support from below; maintain; encourage.
In the spirit of taking a broader look at the term Sustenance and in [...]
The Writers Guild of America celebrated screenwriters on Saturday, February 20, at the WGA Awards—held in both New York and Los Angeles. Plus, on Thursday, February 18, the Guild hosted Beyond Words, a panel of WGA-nominated screenwriters.
In this Special Edition Author Q&A, Write On! Online reveals tips and advice shared by winners, nominees, and creative [...]
What an incredible celebration of writers!
On February 20, at simultaneous ceremonies in Los Angeles and New York, the Writers Guild of America, West (WGAW) and the Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) announced the winners of the 2010 Writers Guild Awards for outstanding achievement in writing.
Here are photos – and winners – from the event [...]
Darcía Helle is mystery/suspense writer, who just released her 5th book: Miami Snow. The novel tells the tale of a man whose “perfect” life is turned upside down when his wife leaves him. Starting over, on the other side of the state, “Nick” gets involved with his wife’s polar opposite—the dangerous Brandy. As he falls [...]
We may have rounded the corner through winter. Yet, it’s still easy to become tempted by the overcast and perhaps snowy weather—at least in most of the country—and retreat inside our homes like hermits at our computers. Spending an extended amount of time click-clacking away can cause wrist, hand, and arm pain from repetitive use. [...]
Playwright Jennie Fahn’s latest is Broads! The Musical; Fahn wrote the show’s book; the show’s creator Joe Symon wrote music and lyrics. Fahn speaks with Write On! about collaboration, writing a musical, and bringing Broads to the stage.
Fahn has extensive experience on stage, as well, appearing in shows such as Jackson Frost, Alice In One-Hit [...]
In time for Valentine’s Day … Write On! speaks with author Franz Wisner, How the World Makes Love … And What it Taught A Jilted Groom (recently released in paperback). Wisner is also the author of Honeymoon with My Brother (St. Martin’s Press), a New York Times best-selling memoir about the two-year, 53-country honeymoon he [...]
We had a great meeting last night—very productive and with lots of good energy. We welcomed new members Karen and Paul, who were sent to Write On! by a friend of mine in New York; Richelle, who is new to LA; and Willis, who wandered in when he saw our meeting room, and stuck around.
After [...]
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The leader of Write On!, Debra has been a professional writer for more than 10 years. She has expertise in feature articles, corporate communications, and public speaking. Write On! is a virtual - and live - writers support group, which helps writers of all abilities, mediums, and specialties take their projects to the next level.
