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Learning
About Writing With a Twist or Two!
It's online! And its FREE!
The Muse Online
Writers'
Conference
Cofounded by Lea Schizas and
Carolyn Howard-Johnson
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Details on the Muse Conference.)
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Information
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Muse Online Writer's Conference |
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Registration is now open for the Muse Online Writers
Conference
Note: Deadline for free registration
is usually about August, 15.
After that date there is a nominal registration fee of
$5.
Lea Schizas and Carolyn Howard-Johnson will host their
fifth annual Muse Online Writers Conference in October
of 2010. The conference offers new and seasoned writers
over 100 FREE workshops over the course of one
week and pitch sessions to boot.
Our
conference serves over 2000 writers from all over the
world: USA , Canada , Mexico , Africa , England , Italy
, Greece , India , New Zealand , Turkey , Australia …to
name a few.
Some of the presenters who have donated their time for
authors are:
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Denise Cassino-Long Story
Short Publisher
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Deron Douglas-Double
Dragon Publisher
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Hope Clark-Funds For
Writers Publisher
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Lillian Cauldwell-PIVTR
founder
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Lynda S. Burch-Guardian
Angel Publisher
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Magdelena Ball-Compulsive
Reader Founder
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Margot Finke-Musings
Founder
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Pauline B. Jones- Eppie VP
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Terry Whalin-Parner
Publishing Owner
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Valerie Connelly-Nightengale
Press Publisher
For more information on our
Presenters and Registrations, click here:
http://www.themuseonlinewritersconference.com
Contact: Lea Schizas, co-founder of The Muse
Online Writers Conference,
http://www.themuseonlinewritersconference.com .
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Support material available on request
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Endorsements
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The Muse Online Conference |
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"The Muse Online
Writers Conference is an amazing concept. I will plug it
from now until next year's. It is an astounding opportunity for
writers to learn their craft, or a new one, get advice and tips,
network, and move forward in their careers.
"What I don't think you and Lea realize is the blessing this type
of conference is for those with disabilities who can't physically go
to one, and for those who may not be able to afford to attend
conferences. It allows us to partake of the knowledge and experience
of wonderful writers, authors, editors, marketers, and publishers.
And, it gives us the opportunity to PITCH OUR WORK!
"I couldn't be more thankful and appreciative of your time, effort,
and the obvious caring that goes into these amazing conferences."
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Karen Cioffi, Founder of Virtual Book Tours
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Michelle Graff Credits the
Muse Conference with Her Poetry Success.
Her letter illustrates how
education at conferences can work for you.
"I'm SOOO excited -- my poem "Poetry's Heartbeat" is in the
January 2008 issue of The Desert Woman Magazine.
"This issue is absolutely the best ever -- and not just because
I'm in it. Publisher Barbara McClure is a warm,
wonderful person, and the DW is her baby. Every article is
clear, full of insight about finding our own path, making
choices, embracing that which helps us move forward. I'm truly
blown away to be part of this.
"I met Carolyn Howard-Johnson (co-Muse Conference Founder) in
Dec. 2005, when she was a panelist at the DW mini Book Fair (a
luncheon the newspaper sponsors each December in the Palm
Springs desert). When Carolyn talked about seeing the world in
images, it struck me like lightning. We talked after her
presentation, and she encouraged me to see my poetry with open eyes.
We've kept in touch off and on since then; she's always
funny and supportive.
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Tip
Be careful that the
classes or conferences you invest your time in (free or
otherwise) are vetted. Check credentials of the instructors.
Find at least one tip on writing,
promotion or tech on every page .
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"The first poem I sent to the Desert Woman was published
March 2006. The next one I sent was part of their special
Thanksgiving issue. Poetry Editor Dessa Reed is the
kind of editor I hope to have with other projects someday. She
understands how much our words mean to us, and skillfully helps
sharpen them even more.
"And now this one -- about creating more fulfilling lives for
ourselves.
"Because of The Desert Woman, I met Carolyn. Because of
Carolyn, I made my first poetry submission. Through Carolyn's
Sharing with Writers
newsletter, I discovered The MUSE CONFERENCE. Through the
Muse Conference, I've learned so much, and written more -- shared
much more -- and gained greater belief in myself and my abilities.
"Thank you, Carolyn and Lea. Thank you, Alpha Musers (my on-line
non-fiction critique group. They had nothing to do with my poem,
but much to do with my confidence.) Thank you, the rest of the
Muses in our Universe."
~ Michele Graf, poet and author.
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Other Writing Resources
from
Carolyn Howard-Johnson |
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Other
resources for writers.
Carolyn and
Eve's 2010 Rome Writers Retreat.
For a list of book fairs, tradeshows and
conventions. Your
aid to planning ahead.
If you're sick and tired of trying to
write a book proposal
or the idea is discouraging you from publishing try:
The Great First Impression Book
Proposal:
Everything You Need To Know
About Selling Your Book in 20 Minutes or Less
is
coming soon to Amazon--in paperback for only $6.95. The Original
publisher was Amazon. It is now proudly self-published. . . and improved!
Use the Amazon widgets near the
bottom of this page
to buy my other self-help books for writers.
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Endorsement
for
Great First Impression Book Proposal |
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"Carolyn Howard-Johnson makes it easy, gives you the switches that can
turn you and even the most cold-blooded editor on.
Try it. I'm taking this little booklet and having it tattooed on my
inner arm. It's going to be useful to you, I promise. And if you aren't
a writer, and you know one, send it on. They'll love it. "
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May Lattanzio |
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Tip
Groups like IBPA's
and Author U's forum in addition to Yahoo and Google groups
are excellent ways to share and learn.
Find at least one tip on writing,
promotion, or tech on every page of this Web site.
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Buy Links for
Carolyn's Books |
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Subscribe to
Carolyn Howard-Johnson's Sharing with Writers Newsletter
and get a FREE copy of
Great Little Last-Minute Editing Tips for Writers
"I have been a professional writer 40 years, and am also a
tenured full professor of journalism. Carolyn's Sharing with
Writers newsletter is most useful for me--and for my
students. I emphasize to them that while research is 90% of
writing, and the actual writing is about 10%, there's another
100% out there called promotion. Carolyn shows numerous ways to
get the message to the mass media."
~Walter Brasch, author
and educator
"A decade of bettering writers' careers
with how-tos, tips, and publishing news."
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Carolyn's Blogs |
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Sharing with Writers
All things publishing with
an emphasis on book
promotion. Named to
Writer's Digest
101 Best Website list.
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The New Book Review
Great way for readers, authors, reviewers and publicists to get more
mileage out of
a great review.
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The Frugal Editor Blog
This is the Frugal, Smart
and Tuned-In Editor blog.
Covers editing, grammar, formatting and more.
Get the answers you need.
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Endorsement |
"Your
book on frugal Publicity is a 'classic.' I have it, I've read it, I've
recommended it, I believe in it, & I've met you... and I can easily
talk about it."
~Deborah
Granger,
radio
host
and publisher |
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Proud to Support |
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World Wild Life
Fund
with
Sublime Planet
book of poetry
celebrating
Earth Day
Featured
in
Pasadena Weekly Arts and Entertainment Section
All Proceeds to be donated to the World Wildlife Fund |
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Tip |
Carefully
select your critique group partners in classes you take at
accredited universities. That way you will be sure they have
the skills and interest to contribute in a positive way.
Find tips on writing, promotion or
tech on every page of this Web site.
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Carolyn's Awards |
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Awards for Carolyn's Books, Blogs and More The New Book Review
Named to
Master's in English.org Online Universities'
101 Essential Sites for Voracious
Readers
Writer's Digest 101 Best Websites
for Sharing with Writers blog.
Best Book Award for The Frugal Book Promoter (2004) and The Frugal Editor (2008)
and the Second Edition of The Frugal Book Promoter
(2011).
Reader Views Literary Award for The Frugal Editor
New Generation Award for Marketing and Finalist for The Frugal Editor
Book Publicists of Southern California's Irwin Award
Military Writers Award of Excellence for
Tracings, A Chapbook of Poetry.
A Retailer's Guide to Frugal In-Store Promotion wins author Military
Writers Society of America's Author of the Month award for March, 2010
Gold Medal
Award from Military Writers Society of America, 2010.
MWSA also gave a nod to
She Wore Emerald Then,
a chapbook of poetry honoring mothers.
The Frugal
Editor
Named #! on Top Ten
Editing Books list.
Finalist
New Generation Book Awards 2012,
The Frugal Book
Promoter; Finalist 2010
The Frugal Editor;
Winner 2010 Marketing Campaign for the Frugal Editor
The Oxford Award
recognizes
the
alumna who exemplifies the Delta Gamma precept of
service to her community and who, through the years,
devotes her talents to improve the quality of life
around her.
The Frugal
Book Promoter is runner-up in the how-to category for
the
Los Angeles Book Festival 2012
awards.
Winner Diamond Award
for Achievement in the Arts
Glendale
California's Arts and Culture Commission and the City of
Glendale Library,
2013
And more than a dozen other awards for Carolyn's novel, short story collection and poetry.
See the awards page on this site.
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One of
the most frequent mistakes writers make is switching genres without
taking a class or thoroughly researching new techniques and
structure required by that genre.
Find at least one tip on writing, promotion, or
tech on every page of this Web site.
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