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On Writing: The Primrose Path to Prologue
On Writing: The Primrose Path to Prologue
SDWEG member and frequent presenter, Larry Edwards, shares his thoughts, and the thoughts of many others, about whether or not to include a prologue. Thanks for sharing, Larry.
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New Website is Live
New Website is Live
The new website for the San Diego Writers/Editors Guild is now live on the more advanced WordPress.org platform.
If you currently receive e-mail messages with the content of new posts on the Guild’s website, please check out the new site (https://sdwritersguild.org) and select the option “Subscribe to Blog Via Email” in the left column of the new site. This post will be one of the last ones…
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New Website Coming
The San Diego Writers/Editors Guild website is moving. The website address will remain the same–sdwritersguild.org–but the appearance of the site will change slightly. It will still display in two columns on a PC with the narrower left column containing links to other parts of the website and the main content in the wider right column. It will also be accessible on mobile devices such as smart…
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Looking for Help
“Help” (CC BY-SA 2.0) by quinn.anya
The following message landed in the Guild’s email inbox this week:
I’m looking for a bit of help. I’ve recently become interested in local literature after less recently reconnecting with a childhood passion for reading. I’m looking for a specific type of novel and I’m not sure if it exists. It’s a ferociously difficult thing to ask a computer and the closest…
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See SDW/EG Member at Mysterious Galaxy December 11
See SDW/EG Member at Mysterious Galaxy December 11
Marcia Buompensiero will be at Mysterious Galaxy on Sunday, December 11 (12 to 3 p.m.) signing books and speaking about her latest novel, “Sumerland” a ghost story with ties to San Diego and haunting family mystery that nearly destroys three generations.
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Use Gmail? Wonder Where the Newsletter Emails Went?
Use Gmail? Wonder Where the Newsletter Emails Went?
“Gmail logo” (CC BY 2.0) by Kinologik
I noticed something when our Newsletter editor, Laura Roberts, began using Constant Contact to send out notifications with the Guild’s newsletter, The Writer’s Life. I use Gmail as my primary e-mail address so this post may apply only to others who rely on Gmail.
Instead of Laura’s messages showing up in my inbox, they appeared among those on the Social tab…
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Catch Our Drift Productions Is Looking For Stories
Catch Our Drift Productions Is Looking For Stories
Catch Our Drift Productions is producing a compilation of short stories that aims to make a difference in the lives of readers … and writers.
39 Signs of Hope, coming in the fall of 2017, is a collection of stories from writers around the world. Whether facing personal challenges, trying to combat environmental threats or dealing with global unrest, people rely on hope to help them through…
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One Book, One San Diego Event Dec 1 with Lysley Tenorio
Upcoming Guild Events
“Calendar” (CC BY-NC 2.0) by Farid Iqbal
December 12, 2016: Holiday Party (note this is the 2nd Monday, not the 4th!)
IN THE NEW YEAR…
February 2017: Diana Hinds on launching your book, PR, and top tips for social media.
March 27, 2017: Mark Reichenthal, attorney for literary matters, to discuss contracts between authors and agents, publishers and others.
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Local Writers’ Conferences "Conference" (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0) by Brian Dys Sahagun From the November issue…
Tip of the Hat to… "A Tip of the Hat.jpg" (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0) by c-lemon From the…
What You Missed
BY MARDIE SCHROEDER
From the November issue of The Writer’s Life.
At our October meeting, speaker Jonathan LaPoma presented points to consider on screenwriting.
You need strong characters. People have to care about them. What are their inner and outer goals? What’s going on underneath? And goals can change.
You need a theme.It should be concise, structured, and short (100 pages). If you have…
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The Guilded Pen Anthology Launch
The Guilded Pen Anthology Launch
From the November issue of The Writer’s Life. Join us Monday, November 28, for the launch of the fifth edition of The Guilded Pen, an anthology of the works of members of the Guild. Because the program will include selected readings of pieces in the anthology, the meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m., earlier than usual.
Copies of The Guilded Penwill be on sale for $15 per copy. Payment may be by cash,…
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National Novel Writing Month Events
National Novel Writing Month Events
From the November issue of The Writer’s Life.
During the month of November, San Diego Writers Ink is hosting free Come Write In/Room to Write events. Drop in to write your novel at any of the following times:
Mondays: 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Tuesdays: 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Fridays: 9 a.m. to Noon
Both members and nonmembers are welcome at the Ink Spot (located at 2730 Historic Decatur Rd.…
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NaNoWriMo Tips
Image courtesy of National Novel Writing Month.
From the November issue of The Writer’s Life.
If you’re competing in NaNoWriMo this month, you should be about halfway through your book by now. (November 15th = 25,000 words) But if you haven’t hit the magic number yet, never fear! Here are three tips to help increase your word count:
Write out all contractions.Never write “don’t” or “won’t” when…
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Events for Writers and Readers
Events for Writers and Readers
From the November issue of The Writer’s Life.
Mysterious Galaxy presents Small Business Saturday and Indies First Day on Saturday, Nov. 26 from 10:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.
San Diego Writers, Ink hosts their annual holiday party on Friday, Dec. 2 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Mysterious Galaxy presents Pamela Samuels Young, reading and signing her book, Anybody’s Daughter, on Saturday, Dec. 3 at 4:00 p.m.
Jonat…
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