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by WritersBlock
05 Dec 2018, 22:39
Forum: New York Pitch Conference - December 2018
Topic: NYC Pitch Conference - Seven Assignments
Replies: 30
Views: 106973

NYC Pitch Conference - Seven 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...
by WritersBlock
24 Oct 2018, 18:26
Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
Topic: Spammers Zapped
Replies: 1
Views: 7997

Spammers Zapped

Guys,
Just annihilated about a dozen or so. Sorry for delay.
Michael
by WritersBlock
28 Aug 2018, 20:26
Forum: New York Pitch Conference - September 2020
Topic: New York Pitch Conference - Assignments
Replies: 22
Views: 117933

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...
by WritersBlock
17 Jul 2018, 22:42
Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
Topic: Removed
Replies: 5
Views: 14013

Re: ALARM!!! ALARM!!!! Remove fbarraza28

Got it. I'm working on more options for keeping these freaks off the board.

Thanks for emailing me!

Mike
by WritersBlock
22 May 2018, 01:02
Forum: New York Pitch Conference - June 2018
Topic: Seven Assignments - Critical (New York Pitch 2018)
Replies: 35
Views: 123349

Seven Assignments - Critical (New York Pitch 2018)

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...
by WritersBlock
26 Oct 2017, 07:15
Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
Topic: Humanity
Replies: 15
Views: 29617

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 ...
by WritersBlock
11 Oct 2017, 00:04
Forum: Writer's Block Palaver
Topic: Critique
Replies: 3
Views: 11644

Re: Critique

Ken is right.
by WritersBlock
02 Jun 2017, 22:57
Forum: New York Pitch Conference - December 2019
Topic: New York Pitch Conference - Assignments
Replies: 30
Views: 112151

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...
by WritersBlock
10 Jun 2016, 18:26
Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
Topic: Saying Hello
Replies: 7
Views: 21030

Re: Saying Hello

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.
That's bizarre. Best to register again with a different user name/email.

M
by WritersBlock
10 Jun 2016, 18:24
Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
Topic: Saying Hello
Replies: 7
Views: 21030

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...
by WritersBlock
04 Jun 2016, 19:21
Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
Topic: Saying Hello
Replies: 7
Views: 21030

Re: Saying Hello

BTW, both the dimensions and bytes for avatars have been greatly expanded on the board.

Just sayin...

M
by WritersBlock
04 Jun 2016, 18:37
Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
Topic: Saying Hello
Replies: 7
Views: 21030

Saying Hello

Good to see the Block filled with poets. I miss hanging out.

Cheers
by WritersBlock
06 Feb 2016, 22:57
Forum: St. Augustine Author-Mentor Workshops
Topic: Assignments - French Q and St. A Novel Workshops
Replies: 53
Views: 167399

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...
by WritersBlock
19 Feb 2015, 04:41
Forum: Algonkian Writer Retreat
Topic: Algonkian Writer Retreat Assignments and Readings
Replies: 68
Views: 233964

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...
by WritersBlock
13 Jan 2015, 21:48
Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
Topic: MOVE TO NEW SERVER
Replies: 1
Views: 7170

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
by WritersBlock
28 Aug 2014, 04:26
Forum: Algonkian Novel Workshop Forum
Topic: Algonkian Park and Port Townsend Assignment Forum
Replies: 9
Views: 55266

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, ...
by WritersBlock
09 Jul 2014, 22:57
Forum: New York Pitch Conference Novel Execution Forum
Topic: Group III
Replies: 0
Views: 12860

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.
by WritersBlock
09 Jul 2014, 22:55
Forum: New York Pitch Conference Novel Execution Forum
Topic: Group II
Replies: 12
Views: 45084

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.
by WritersBlock
09 Jul 2014, 22:55
Forum: New York Pitch Conference Novel Execution Forum
Topic: Group I
Replies: 22
Views: 102915

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.
by WritersBlock
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: 22285

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/
by WritersBlock
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: 13203

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....
by WritersBlock
04 Nov 2013, 19:44
Forum: Algonkian Writers Conference - Contracts and Comments
Topic: Algonkian Writers Conference - Contracts and Comments
Replies: 6
Views: 51500

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...
by WritersBlock
09 May 2013, 04:53
Forum: Algonkian Novel Workshop Forum
Topic: Algonkian Novel Workshop Assignments - Sample Forum
Replies: 0
Views: 57110

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...
by WritersBlock
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: 195073

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...
by WritersBlock
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: 195073

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...