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Write On! Online – March Challenge

March 1st, 2010 in Contest by Write On! Online

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 [...]

Author Q&A: Billy Mernit, “Writing the Romantic Comedy”

February 26th, 2010 in Author Q&A by Debra Eckerling

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 [...]

Jen’s Gems … for the Healthy Writer: Eating for Creativity and Productivity

February 25th, 2010 in Jen's Gems ... for the Healthy Writer by Jen Waak

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 [...]

Author Q&A: The WGA Awards

February 23rd, 2010 in Author Q&A by Debra Eckerling

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 [...]

2010 Writers Guild Award Winners

February 21st, 2010 in Writing by Debra Eckerling

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 [...]

Author Q&A: Darcía Helle, “Miami Snow”

February 19th, 2010 in Author Q&A by Debra Eckerling

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 [...]

Techno Tools for Writers: Ergonomic Keyboards

February 18th, 2010 in Techno Tools for Writers by Heidi Leder

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. [...]

Author Q&A: Jennie Fahn, “BROADS! The Musical”

February 16th, 2010 in Author Q&A by Debra Eckerling

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 [...]

Author Q&A: Franz Wisner, “How the World Makes Love”

February 12th, 2010 in Author Q&A by Debra Eckerling

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 [...]

Write On! Wrap-Up – February Meeting

February 11th, 2010 in Write On! Meeting by Write On! Online

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 [...]