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- 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...
- 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
Just annihilated about a dozen or so. Sorry for delay.
Michael
- 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...
- 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
Thanks for emailing me!
Mike
- 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...
- 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 ...
- 11 Oct 2017, 00:04
- Forum: Writer's Block Palaver
- Topic: Critique
- Replies: 3
- Views: 11644
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: 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...
- 10 Jun 2016, 18:26
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: Saying Hello
- Replies: 7
- Views: 21030
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: 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...
- 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
Just sayin...
M
- 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
Cheers
- 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...
- 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...
- 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
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: 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, ...
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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/
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: 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....
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...