Post your September Goals on Write On Online and weekly goals on Facebook (a new goal-thread starts every Monday) to be entered in a drawing to win a book from Michael Wiese Productions.
Whether or not you live in LA, join the Write On Online Facebook Group for writers, creatives, and entrepreneurs. Chime in on the threads, share your links, and more. Plus, keep an eye on the Write On Online Facebook Page for my spontaneous videos. Hint, hint… watch for a video tomorrow afternoon.
Upcoming Events
September 21 – 22: Come north for the 2018 Alaska Writers’ Guild writers and illustrators conference in Anchorage. So far, this year’s keynote faculty consists of Rebecca Zanetti and Angela Ackerman. Take a look at the 2018 schedule.
September 23: Join us for #GoalChat at 7pm PT on Twitter. Special topic is Freebies to Promote Your Biz. Join #GoalChat every Sunday at 7pm Pacific/10pm Eastern. Go to Tweetchat.com and follow the hashtag. And read the recaps.
September 24: IWOSC (Independent Writers of Southern California) presents a panel discussion for writers: Marketing Your Work, moderated by Steve Sanchez, at 7:30pm. RSVP online atIWOSC.org; free to members, $15 nonmembers.
September 30: Join us for #GoalChat at 7pm PT on Twitter. Special topic is October Goals.
October 3: The October LA Hangout will be in West LA from 1 to 3pm. Stay tuned for details. RSVP on Facebook.
Ongoing
Check out Write On Online’s #GoalChat Twitter Chat on Sundays at 7pm PT/10pm ET. Share wins, tweet your goals, and chime in on each week’s special topic. Go to TweetChat.com and follow the hashtag. Learn more about #GoalChat, read the recaps, and follow @GoalChat, @TheDEBMethod, and @WriteOnOnline on Twitter.
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.
Contests
Art Klepchukov compiled Fiction Writing Contests Worth Your Time in Fall 2018. Each opportunity includes reasons to submit.
Travel Photo Award: For We Said Go Travel’s 2018 Best in Travel Photo Award, share your favorite shot. Why do you love it? How did you create it? Submit a photo taken in the last two years. Deadline is November 1, 2018. Free to enter.
Plus
Need help figuring out what you want and how to get it? Are you having trouble starting or finishing a project? Check out TheDEBMethod.com. Give me an hour, I’ll give you a plan. To learn more, watch my appearance on Madalyn Sklar’s #TwitterSmarter After Chat and on DIY Marketers pre-#BizapaloozaChat. Plus, check out Jim Katzaman’s article covering my method behind “goal-setting madness.” Contact me to get started.
For blogging inspiration read Write On Blogging: 51 Tips to Create, Write & Promote Your Blog. Whether you are starting or relaunching your blog, it will walk you through the process.
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!
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