Regular Meeting -at the
You must be 18 years of age or older to attend this or any other GLVWG event.
10:00 - 10:50 Success Stories, Introduction of new members, Officer reports.
Coffee Tea and Goodies.
11:00 - 12:00 Morning program:
“The Writing Life: How to Survive and Succeed Without Breaking Your Heart or Losing Your Mind”
Gabriella Pereira, who presented two sessions at last year’s Write Stuff, will return to us from Manhattan to reveal the secret about writing: survival (and also success) has nothing to do with talent or technique--it’s all about mindset and attitude. This is true whether you are just starting out or have been writing for decades. The most effective way to up your game is to understand yourself more fully, both as a writer and as a human being. In this talk, Pereira debunks three major myths about writing, lets you in on her “top secret” how-to-be-a-writer formula, and walks you through a fundamental technique that will change your writing process forever. You’ll leave this session energized and inspired, and with the tools you need so you can write more, write better, write smarter.
Afternoon workshop: Pixels 2 Platform or:
Ok, you've got a web site, now what?
In the afternoon, Periera will interact with attendees in “Pixels 2 Platform”. Many writers feel like building their platform and marketing their books is a long list of things they “should” do. These magic bullet solutions don’t always apply to every writer, and often become obsolete. Instead of worrying about a laundry list of “to-do” items, this workshop will emphasize the strategy, the why behind the shoulds. Platform is not about tactics, it’s about looking at the entire ecosystem of your author career and developing a plan that applies to your individual goals. We’ll talk about blogging, social media, and pieces of the platform puzzle, and look at how they work together to create an overall strategy for your writing career. This workshop emphasizes two sides of the platform coin: content (what do you blog about?) and promotion (how do you get people to come to your website?).
You must register for this afternoon workshop. Register HERE.
Gabriela is the Instigator of DIY MFA, the do-it-yourself alternative to a Masters degree in writing. She earned an MFA from The New School and has helped hundreds of writers get the MFA experience without going to school. She teaches writing at conferences, workshops, and through online courses. She also hosts the podcast DIY MFA Radio. When she’s not teaching or developing new courses, Gabriela enjoys writing middle grade and teen fiction, with a few "short stories for grown-ups" thrown in for good measure. Her book about DIY MFA will be out in July 2016 from Writer’s Digest Books. Website: http://diymfa.com/
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