September 2016 Newsletter

WRITE ON!

LA writers/creatives/entrepreneurs, stop by our September Write On/Guided Goals Hangout on Wednesday, September 7, from 1 – 3pm at Peet’s, 1854 Westwood Blvd., Los Angeles. RSVP on Facebook. Also, we’re going to start doing Hangouts on Facebook Live. Keep an eye on the Write On Online Facebook Page for notifications.

Post your September Goals on Write On Online or Facebook and be entered in a drawing to win a book from Michael Wiese Productions. Congratulations to this month’s goal-posting winner Jenn Martin-Ilo, who won a copy of Being Professional by Adam Coplan. Write On Online has regular, ongoing content, including Q&As; Write On! Wednesdays; Guest Columns; and more.

The Guided Goals Podcast, on Write On’s companion site GuidedGoals.com, is a series of expert interviews, designed to help people pursue their passion projects. Each episode wraps with action items, so listeners can take what they heard, and move forward right away. We are taking a break, but you can listen to previous podcasts on GuidedGoals.com. Also, watch on YouTube, listen, and subscribe on iTunes, listen on Stitcher, or listen on Google Play.

NEWS

Do you have a new book or an upcoming book release? Want to be featured in a Write On Online Author Q&A? For consideration submit your info here.

Starting in September, on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month, writers are welcome to come to the Santa Monica Bay Woman’s Club to write from 6:30 to 10pm. The club, at 1210 4th St, asks for a $3 donation. RSVP to MAnnapav@aol.com.

Are you a TV fan? Check out Hollywood TV Experience for new posts every Thursday. Podcast launching soon. Like on Facebook and follow on Twitter.

Writers working on a personal and/or travel memoir: C.M. Mayo interviews Shelley Armitage about her Walking on the Llano: A Texas Memoir of Place. Read it on Madam Mayo blog.

Check out Alyssa Barron’s recent article in the Elephant Journal. Though not formally trained, she’s always held a fascination for quantum physics and the sciences. After publishing a teaser article on Unified Field Theory, she was invited to interview a team of physicists about their current project taking place in LA’s backyard. These scientists are attempting to come up with a Theory of Everything, hoping to lead to answers to some of life’s biggest questions.

Shannon Luders-Manuel will be giving a reading at The Last Bookstore in Downtown LA as the opener for HALF-BREED, a music/poetry event featuring PC Muñoz on September 29 at 7pm.

Vanessa Hua’s debut short story collection – Deceit and Other Possibilities – is receiving rave reviews. The Millions included it on its “most anticipated” list, Booklist calls it an “intriguing collection…Hua is a writer to watch,” Bustle wrote “exactly what we need to reading in this country right now, and probably always,” and LitHub described as “exuberant stories filled with nuance and fresh detail.”

Bennett Smith’s debut techno-thriller God Pharm releases on September 15. The novel is about a biochemist who creates a pill that changes your belief in God… by making you become one. Fast-paced, highly factual, and conspiracy oriented, God Pharm will excite readers by presenting a world not far from truth. Attend the book launch in Los Angeles on September 14.

Check out Jackie Ladouceur’s latest post and image on her blog: The Undercurrent and the Dragonfly.

Are you a mindful mama *and* a creative entrepreneur who wants to create the life of your dreams? Listen to the Happiness Mama Podcast with Heather Ash.

The Todos Santos Writers Workshop offers a 10% discount on tuition for the upcoming Feb 5 – 11 session in Baja to WriteOn! members who apply by September 30. Classes in Fiction, Nonfiction, Memoir, with craft seminars and special guest speakers. Join us in our Pueblo Magico by the sea for the story of your life.

Ongoing: Female Authors wanted for interviews on the #SheWroteABook podcast with Lena Anani. If interested, please inquire here and please allow up to 24 hours for a response.

Writers, pen won’t budge? Read The Morning Nudge! Get your free subscription.

Trying to let the media know about your latest book? Stumped on what to include in the press release? Get Cheryl Tan’s free press release template.

Subscribe to Carolyn Howard-Johnson’s How to Do it Frugally Newsletter for great tips, how-to articles, bonuses and more! Also check out the resources for writers on her website.

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Do your kids love to write? Want to encourage them to hone and expand their writing skills? Check out Purple Pencil Adventures: Writing Prompts for Kids of All Ages. Although it’s geared towards kids, there are plenty of prompts adults can use to exercise those writing muscles! Write on! To learn more listen to my interview on the She Wrote a Book Podcast with Lena Anani.

POPULOVE.net is looking for writers to contribute posts about Pop Music, Community Awareness, and more.  Interested? Contact amanda@populove.net,

The Tahoma Literary Review is accepting narrative nonfiction submissions on any subject. Full guidelines are here. Also accepting fiction and poetry submissions. They currently pay between $30 and $100.

Nowster.com is accepting submissions for content around technology, startups, and pop culture. Contact Steven for more information.

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September 7: September LA Hangout from 1 – 3pm at Peet’s, 1854 Westwood Blvd., in Los Angeles. RSVP on Facebook.

September 14: Steve Dotto, Dotto Tech, will host Webinar Palooza, exploring multiple webinar delivery systems. One of the most difficult decisions in the online space is choosing a webinar platform. This is an opportunity to experience a mix of webinar tools all being tested in real time. Register here.

September 14: “Legal Issues for Publishers” (including Self Publishers), presented by PALA, the Publishers Association of Los Angeles. Jonathan Kirsch, a publishing and intellectual property attorney, will discuss “Fair Use” practice, changes in laws, changes in book publishing technology, and how they affect indie authors. RSVP through PA-LA.org; free to PALA members; $15 non-members. At the Veterans Memorial Building in Culver City, Culver and Overland at 7pm.

September 15 – 17: Make plans to see our Carolyn Howard-Johnson present (twice!) at Judith Briles’ “Dare Greatly” in Denver. Check out the Early Bird Registration and start making plans now! Reach Dr. Judith Briles at judith@briles.com.  Tell her Carolyn sent you.

September 16: Speaker Application deadline for the 2016 #140conf in at The Crest in Los Angeles. Details below. Apply here.

September 17: Author/writing coach/teacher Greg Miller leads an IWOSC (Independent Writers of Southern California) Saturday Seminar, called The Rewrite Desk, in Culver City, from 10:30am to 1pm. He’ll cover editing, rewriting, getting feedback, changing direction, gaining distance (not objectivity), and much more. RSVPs required at IWOSC.org; follow the links to the seminar. IWOSC members $15, non-members $35.

September 24: Being Professional: FREE Workshop with Adam Coplan at The Writers Store, 3510 W. Magnolia Blvd., in Burbank from 2 – 5pm. In this interactive workshop, Coplan will teach from a section in his book (Being Professional) on creating strong characters and lead the group through some writing exercises to help get the creativity flowing! RSVP here.

September 25: Tongue & Groove LA: A monthly literary variety show with music produced by Conrad Romo, from 6 – 7:30pm at The Hotel Cafe, 1623 1/2 N. Cahuenga Blvd., Hollywood. This month features Rich Ferguson New Jersey Me, Martin Pousson Black Sheep Boy, Dana Johnson In the Not Quite Dark, J. Keith van Straaten, Gwen Banta, The Fly Strip, + music by tbd. Cost is $7. RSVP and details on Facebook.

September 26: IWOSC Panel on Ageism. Ageism affects writers, whether they be budding novelists or scriptwriting veterans. A panel of experts, including Chuck N. Baker (journalist, author, and filmmaker) and Ray Richmond, media critic and author, address the topic at 7:30pm in Culver City. RSVP at IWOSC.org, or just come to the Veterans Memorial Building at Culver and Overland. Non-members: $15; IWOSC members free.

October 5: October LA Hangout from 1 – 3pm at Peet’s in Westwood. RSVP on Facebook.

October 6: How to Break into the Screenwriting Business A four week course by Michele Wallerstein via Screenwriters University begins.

October 20: Book’d in Burbank The Ultimate Bibliophiles’ Night Out at The Group Repertory/Lonny Chapman Theatre in North Hollywood from 8 – 9pm. RSVP and details here.

October 20 – 22: Author 101 University at Concourse LAX.  The conference costs only $197 and you can bring a friend for FREE. Use coupon code TERRYGUEST to save another $50.

October 29: PALA presents The Nuts and Bolts of Self-Publishing with Sharon Goldinger. Go to PA-LA.org and click on the right sidebar for a list of all the topics Sharon will cover. RSVP and pay there as well. This 4-hour seminar starts at 9:30am in Culver City, and prepaid reservations are required. $69 before October 8; $79 after.

November 14: The 2016 edition of #140conf will take place in Los Angeles at The Crest in Westwood. I will be co-hosting the event with founder Jeff Pulver. The format of our conference are 10 minute talks mixed with a few short panel discussions, followed by networking. The #140conf events provide a platform to listen, connect, share, and engage with each other, while collectively exploring the effects of the real-time internet on business. Get early bird tickets.

Plus, lots of upcoming Writing Workshops from Los Angeles Writers Group.

Write On! Members: Let me know if you have a book being released or some awesome news, so we can include it in the next newsletter. Also, check out the Write On Online Facebook Page for regular opportunities to share your books and blogs.

FRIENDS OF WRITE ON!

Write On Online’s Facebook page has again been included in The Write Life’s Top Facebook Groups for Writers. Thanks, The Write Life! Check out the entire list.

For even more writing support, check out BookPod, an online social platform for authors and aspiring authors centered around the world of books and publishing. Interested in joining BookPod? Email Jennifer Brody.

Trying to get media attention for your upcoming project? Learn how to connect with reporters and get great press. Learn more about Cheryl Tan’s online PR Pro community.

Need a transcriber? CLK Transcription can help! CLK employs more than 30 highly trained transcriptionists … and has great rates. Email carollee@clktranscription.com for more information.

iScript.com has added a new audiobook component to their offerings. Now, you can get high-quality audiobooks made of your writing!

Orange County Writers, check out Lit Central OC, an online magazine for news, reviews, craft articles and more for writers in the Orange County area.

Like Michael Wiese Productions on Facebook to learn about contests, workshops, special events, and new releases from the number one publisher of film books in the world. Download the 2016 MWP catalog.

Need book covers, illustrations, or other book design elements? Contact michele@micheledesigns.com, graphic designer and illustrator.

For quality printing at affordable prices, check out PRINT-Xpress. From banners and posters to brochures and business cards and everything in between, they’ve got you covered. Contact Sam or Carolyn for more information.

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