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- 04 Mar 2018, 23:00
- Forum: New York Pitch Conference - March 2018
- Topic: Seven Short Assignments for NYC Pitch Attendees
- Replies: 49
- Views: 73035
Seven Short Assignments for NYC Pitch Attendees
Algonkian Writer Conferences - Pre-Event Writer Assignments For the New York Pitch Conference Only Below are seven assignments which include readings and links. All of these are vital to reaching an understanding of what elements go into the writing of a commercially viable literary project, whethe...
- 26 Oct 2017, 07:15
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: Humanity
- Replies: 15
- Views: 12927
Re: Humanity
I don't see anything in this thread that is so drastic we have to get bent over it or legalistic or reprimanding or indignant or apologetic. Let's start the clock over you guys. This is tempest in a tp. I once had to shut the down the entire Block and boot nearly everyone because it had turned into ...
- 11 Oct 2017, 00:04
- Forum: Writer's Block Palaver
- Topic: Critique
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5876
Re: Critique
Ken is right.
- 02 Jun 2017, 22:57
- Forum: New York Pitch Conference - December 2019
- Topic: New York Pitch Conference - Assignments
- Replies: 30
- Views: 49444
New York Pitch Conference - Assignments
Algonkian Writer Conferences - Pre-Event Writer Assignments For the New York Pitch Conference Only Below are seven assignments which include readings and links. All of these are vital to reaching an understanding of what elements go into the writing of a commercially viable literary project, whethe...
- 10 Jun 2016, 18:26
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: Saying Hello
- Replies: 7
- Views: 10102
Re: Saying Hello
That's bizarre. Best to register again with a different user name/email.FranktheFrank wrote:Hello Michael
I have a half completed historical novel, I wanted to join the other forums but got lost in the maze. I did register, but it seems to have vanished.
M
- 10 Jun 2016, 18:24
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: Saying Hello
- Replies: 7
- Views: 10102
Re: Saying Hello
perhaps a read that will probably appear on college reading lists Perhaps, but I am not an academic and they won't recognize me for that reason, much less ever consider the book for an academic-sponsored award, of which there are many. I'm not complaining, just for the record. Call me, Mike, pl...
- 04 Jun 2016, 19:21
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: Saying Hello
- Replies: 7
- Views: 10102
Re: Saying Hello
BTW, both the dimensions and bytes for avatars have been greatly expanded on the board.
Just sayin...
M
Just sayin...
M
- 04 Jun 2016, 18:37
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: Saying Hello
- Replies: 7
- Views: 10102
Saying Hello
Good to see the Block filled with poets. I miss hanging out.
Cheers
Cheers
- 06 Feb 2016, 22:57
- Forum: St. Augustine Author-Mentor Workshops
- Topic: Assignments - French Q and St. A Novel Workshops
- Replies: 53
- Views: 72681
Assignments - French Q and St. A Novel Workshops
Algonkian Writer Conferences - Pre-Event Writer Assignments For the St. Augustine Author-Mentor Novel Workshop attendees only Below are seven assignments which include readings and links. All of these are vital to reaching an understanding of what elements go into the writing of a commercially viab...
- 19 Feb 2015, 04:41
- Forum: Algonkian Writer Retreat
- Topic: Algonkian Writer Retreat Assignments and Readings
- Replies: 68
- Views: 107709
Algonkian Writer Retreat Assignments and Readings
. :!: UPDATED 10/O1/2020 Algonkian Writer Conferences - Pre-Event Writer Assignments Below are seven assignments which include readings and links. All of these are vital to reaching an understanding of what elements go into the writing of a commercially viable literary project, whether novel or narr...
- 13 Jan 2015, 21:48
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: MOVE TO NEW SERVER
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3415
MOVE TO NEW SERVER
Dear Blockers,
We moved a new server yesterday and just worked out the kinks. If you see any problems write me at writerworkshops (at) earthlink.net with subject line WRITER'S BLOCK TECH.
Thanks.
Michael Neff
We moved a new server yesterday and just worked out the kinks. If you see any problems write me at writerworkshops (at) earthlink.net with subject line WRITER'S BLOCK TECH.
Thanks.
Michael Neff
- 28 Aug 2014, 04:26
- Forum: Algonkian Novel Workshop Forum
- Topic: Algonkian Park and Port Townsend Assignment Forum
- Replies: 9
- Views: 26923
Algonkian Park and Port Townsend Assignment Forum
Algonkian Writer Conferences - Pre-Event Writer Assignments For the Algonkian Park Workshop Retreat Only Below are seven assignments which include readings and links. All of these are vital to reaching an understanding of what elements go into the writing of a commercially viable literary project, ...
- 09 Jul 2014, 22:57
- Forum: New York Pitch Conference Novel Execution Forum
- Topic: Group III
- Replies: 0
- Views: 6776
Group III
For alum group of three or so to post their work. All can reply to this message and create a thread of posts and discussion below.
- 09 Jul 2014, 22:55
- Forum: New York Pitch Conference Novel Execution Forum
- Topic: Group II
- Replies: 12
- Views: 21007
Group II
For alum group of three or so to post their work. All can reply to this message and create a thread of posts and discussion below.
- 09 Jul 2014, 22:55
- Forum: New York Pitch Conference Novel Execution Forum
- Topic: Group I
- Replies: 22
- Views: 47875
Group I
For alum group of three or so to post their work. All can reply to this message and create a thread of posts and discussion below.
- 08 Jul 2014, 22:56
- Forum: New York Pitch Conference Work and Discussion - SF/F, GF, Historical
- Topic: Craft for New York Pitch Conference Alums
- Replies: 0
- Views: 13364
Craft for New York Pitch Conference Alums
For all those using these forums, here is a listing of craft articles using a "three layer" approach to the novel:
www.authorsalon.com/craft/view/105/
www.authorsalon.com/craft/view/105/
- 08 Jul 2014, 22:08
- Forum: New York Pitch Conference Novel Execution Forum
- Topic: New York Pitch Conference Novel Analysis and Execution
- Replies: 0
- Views: 6712
New York Pitch Conference Novel Analysis and Execution
The following are the bullet criteria for effective examination and analysis of fiction narrative in the novel. Workshop members will employ each of the following and rate (1-5) each bullet, including at least 50 words of text to support the rating. The goal is not to be hypercritical at all costs....
- 04 Nov 2013, 19:44
- Forum: Algonkian Writers Conference - Contracts and Comments
- Topic: Algonkian Writers Conference - Contracts and Comments
- Replies: 6
- Views: 32277
Algonkian Writers Conference - Contracts and Comments
What Makes the Algonkian Writers Conference Approach Unique? Algonkian emphasizes that you, the aspiring author, must understand and master three major areas pertaining to novel writing before you can hope to realistically compete in today's market. First, the art of the drama as it applies to stru...
- 09 May 2013, 04:53
- Forum: Algonkian Novel Workshop Forum
- Topic: Algonkian Novel Workshop Assignments - Sample Forum
- Replies: 0
- Views: 47853
Algonkian Novel Workshop Assignments - Sample Forum
THE FOLLOWING IS AN EXAMPLE OF ALGONKIAN ONLINE FORUM ASSIGNMENTS AND READINGS WHICH APPLY TO ALL EVENTS - ALL WRITERS ATTENDING EVENTS ARE PROVIDED WITH LOGINS TO THE FORUM __________________ Algonkian Writer Conferences - Pre-Event Writer Assignments Below are seven assignments that include readi...
- 09 May 2013, 00:35
- Forum: Reviews of Algonkian Writer Conferences - Aspiring Authors and Professionals
- Topic: Sample of Reviews Related to Algonkian Writer Conferences
- Replies: 28
- Views: 74918
Re: Sample of Reviews Related to Algonkian Writer Conference
A Sample of Reviews for Algonkian Writer Conferences and Events More reviews at: http://www.algonkianconferences.com/commentary.htm ____________________________ Authors talk about their experience at Algonkian's New York Pitch Conference I have already had a novel published by a major publisher, bu...
- 30 Apr 2013, 02:35
- Forum: Reviews of Algonkian Writer Conferences - Aspiring Authors and Professionals
- Topic: Sample of Reviews Related to Algonkian Writer Conferences
- Replies: 28
- Views: 74918
Sample of Reviews Related to Algonkian Writer Conferences
A Sample of Reviews for Algonkian Writer Conferences and Events More reviews at: http://www.algonkianconferences.com/commentary.htm and more reviews below by authors and Algonkian alums. ____________________________ I just wanted to let you know that the conference did me a world of good. I had not...
- 09 Feb 2013, 02:17
- Forum: Algonkian Novel Workshop Forum
- Topic: Algonkian Novel Workshop Assignments
- Replies: 48
- Views: 74924
Algonkian Novel Workshop Assignments
Algonkian Writer Conferences - Pre-Event Writer Assignments For the Algonkian Novel Workshop Writers Only Below are seven assignments which include readings and links. All of these are vital to reaching an understanding of what elements go into the writing of a commercially viable literary project,...
- 09 Feb 2013, 02:12
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: me and her in the rain
- Replies: 6
- Views: 8516
Re: me and her in the rain
Thank you for posting this. Please encourage others to join and bring some new life to this board.
- 19 Dec 2012, 02:50
- Forum: New York Pitch Conference - Reviews By Successful Writers
- Topic: New York Pitch Conference Reviews
- Replies: 50
- Views: 45138
New York Pitch Conference Reviews
:!: Contracts and Brass Ring Notes at "New York Pitch Conference News" http://newyorkpitchconference.com/pc-news.htm :shock: http://newyorkpitchconference.com/contracts.jpg _________________ "As the better days grew farther apart, I decided maybe there was something wrong with my story that I couldn...
- 18 Dec 2012, 00:31
- Forum: Writer's Block Palaver
- Topic: To The Block Administrator
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4021
Re: To The Block Administrator
Sorry, there isn't.