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Tucked amid talk of facilitators, rewrites, envy, and mentors are some interesting bits of trivia. "The term freelancing," we're told, "dates from the Crusades of the 12th century when warrior knights who lost alliances with landed lords offered themselves as mercenaries--a lance for hire." We learn that Edmond Rostand, author of Cyrano de Bergerac, liked to write in the bathtub, while Raymond Carver composed in his car. And, before they became the household names they are today, Cynthia Ozick and Joseph Heller wrote advertising copy, Kurt Vonnegut wrote press releases, and Amy Tan wrote horoscopes.
Book Description
Writing is solitary, but thriving and growing as a writer—and getting your work published—requires support and networking. This one-of-a-kind guide shows you how to get yourself plugged into the literary circuit and connected with other writers, no matter what your background, age, writing experience, or genre.
Here's your essential reference to:
- Writers organizations—a directory of 400 conferences, courses, seminars, and workshops
- Writers gatherings—why retreats, centers, foundations, classes, and groups play an important part in a writer's life
- Writers groups—suggestions for joining an established group or forming your own
- Writers conferences—searching, evaluating, or attending the one that is most valuable for your needs
- On-line writers groups—what they are and where to find them
