I just stumbled across three old papers of mine on the intarwebs. It was a pleasure to see them, until I actually read them. I wrote these papers when I was a government contractor working on a trail-blazing project for the Department of Energy. Truly. No one had ever done what our group was doing. Of that I am extremely proud. For one, brief, shining moment I was known as the queen of standards identification. That was pretty darn cool. But then my boss and I had a falling out, there was a re-organization, and when the dust settled I found myself reporting to Sir Lancelot. When he was taken from us abruptly, I took a voluntary lay-off and started my life as a freelance writer and have never regretted it. For one thing, my writing got a heck of a lot better. Judge for yourself. Continue Reading »
Editing a document for someone is a lot like dating: there is a relationship between the two of you. However, it is unlike dating in that no matter how much a friendship might develop, the relationship is still based on professionalism and one of you is still going to be paid.
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If you want a gentle introduction to the art of critiquing someone’s manuscript and having yours critiqued, please join us this Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012. We’re meeting at Olive’s on Ludlow at 2 p.m. Bring about 5 to 7 minutes’ worth and $5 for the kitty. See you there!
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If you’re looking for some writing inspiration, you have lots of opportunities coming up!
- This past Thursday night I started another six-week session of Writing to Publish: Level II for UC’s Communiversity.
- Starting Monday, Jan. 23, from noon to 2 p.m., I’ll be teaching an eight-week session of Introduction to Writing for Women Writing for a Change. (I’m sorry, but the WWfaC course is for women only.)
- At 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 12, we’re holding another Writing Workshop Workshop at Olive’s in Clifton. on Ludlow Ave. Bring a manuscript to share and $5 for the kitty (more if you want to eat).
- Finally, on Wednesday, Mar. 28, I’ll be teaching a new six-week Communiversity Course for UC called Writing to Publish: Level III.
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Thanks to everyone who came to the Write On! Workshop Cincy Style yesterday. Judging from the evaluations, and speaking for Val and me, a great time was had by all! And didn’t Colleen Zuber at the Refuge Coffee Bar serve us a great lunch? Steve Gillen’s presentation on Copyrights and Contracts (and all the extra tips he gave us!) is surely going to save many of us a lot of headaches.
For yesterday’s participants: did you feel as if your head was spinning and you couldn’t write fast enough? For those who couldn’t make it: are you kicking yourself now? Never fear! Sign up now for the Write On! Workshop that we’re holding in Dayton on March 31, 2012. See you there!
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BY POPULAR DEMAND! You asked for it; here it is! An all-day writing workshop in Cincinnati. Wendy Beckman and Valerie Coleman present the Write On! Workshop Cincy Style. After holding several successful WOWs in Dayton, we’re holding one in Cincinnati on Sunday, January 15, 2012, at the Refuge Coffee Bar in Covedale. Continue Reading »
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Are you looking for a place to share your writing in an atmosphere of trust? Where you can get good, constructive feedback? Please join us for learning the gentle art of critiquing others’ writing and being critiqued. Bring seven minutes’ worth of manuscript and $5 for the kitty (more if you plan on eating!).
Please note that this month we will be starting a half hour earlier than usual.
Olive’s on Ludlow:
Cincinnati, OH 45220
Neighborhood: Clifton
That building has been many things. The last restaurant in that place was Uno’s. It is also known as the Ludlow Garage. They’re giving us a private room. If you arrive a few minutes early, you can try the all-you-can-eat buffet for $9.95, get yourself settled and then not worry about talking to a waiter!
Please let me know if you will be joining us — and feel free to invite a friend!
See you Sunday, December 18, at 1:30 p.m. at Olive’s!
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Looking for a place to read your manuscript in a welcoming, warm environment with good food? Welcome to the “Writing Workshop Workshop“! We’ll be meeting at the Refuge Coffee Bar on Sunday, September 11, at 2 p.m. to share your writing and learn the gentle art of critiquing and being critiqued. Read more about it here. (Note the change of location!)
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I’m at the Antioch Writers’ Workshop in Yellow Springs, Ohio, as I always am the second week of July. So far the workshop’s fantastic, with “ah-ha!” moments scattered amidst the chuckles. And the hugs have been great! Continue Reading »
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| “Writing to Publish: Level II” at UC’s Communiversity |
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You already know the nuts and bolts of being a writer. In this series, we’ll take your book idea, select one target publication and submit a query/proposal (as appropriate, according to genre and publisher). Prepare to come with one focused, solid idea and know who the audience is for that subject. We will also workshop your writing in at least one class. We recommend that you have completed at least one of my other courses, such as “Discover Your Writer Within” or “Writing to Publish I,” or that you have previous writing workshop experience.
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Mon., 6:15 PM – 8:15 PM; 6/20/2011 – 8/8/2011(no class July 4 or July 11)
6 weeks; $119.00 , #3302 2220 Victory Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45206. Park free in back lot off Cypress St. For parking and VP campus map: http://www.uc.edu/ce/documents/commu/VPAdminPark.pdf (Direction suggestions: http://www.uc.edu/ce/documents/commu/VP_Directions.pdf) Location: Administration Bldg, Rm 701 – UC Victory Pkwy Campus (historic Edgecliff by Eden Park); park free |
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