Musings about Workshops
The Covid-19 pandemic has been hard on everyone. However, life is getting back to normal. Recently, I’ve ventured out in the world again, both virtually and in person. I physically attended the WOTF awards and ZOOMed the GENRE-LA conference. WOTF: In person, I attended the black-tie gala for the Writers and Illustrators of the Future’s…
So, last weekend I attended the Writers of the Future Writing Workshop. I know what you’re thinking… it’s strange that someone who won the Writers of the Future contest, and attended the one-week long workshop, would pay to attend such an event. Well, attending it actually alligns with a couple of my writing phisosophies: The idea…
Steven Boyett’s keynote speech “Myopia” from the La Jolla Writer’s Conference – Brennan Harvey
I just got back from the La Jolla Writer’s Conference–one of the best kept secrets in San Diego. This is my 4th year straight of attending the conference, and I had a wonderful time, as usual. My motivation to write is high, and I’m getting into the writing mode again. I stayed at the Paradise Point Resort…
Not much going on this month. Last month was a busy one. Literary Orange, Nebula Awards, UCLA Book Fair, and such. I’m looking forward to settling down a little bit. My critique group is going through my novel EVE320. So far, the response is pretty positive. It seems I may have pulled off the feminine…
Uncle Orson’s Writing Class was a wonderful experience. We had an earthquake back home while I was down there, but I don’t regret missing it. Mr. Card was that good! I’m sure you can find review after review praising how incredible Orson Scott Card’s class is. I wholeheartedly agree. Given the opportunity, I’d give him…
I’m heading off to Uncle Orson’s Writing Class this coming Monday and Tuesday (July 28-29). I missed the deadline for his Literary Boot Camp unfortunately. Orson Scott Card’s web site is supposed to inform me when there are changes to his site, but I’ve never received one e-mail about it (no link because–It Doesn’t Work.)…