Slushpile Secrets: How Social Media Affects Your Chance of Getting Published Its no secret that its tough for new writers to break into publishing. With so much working against the aspiring writer, its important for an author to do everything she can to improve her chances of attracting an
We are delighted to have Screenwriter, Playwright, Novelist and Hollywood Historian, Michael Druxman, as a part of the WLT faculty this year. Michael’s class Creating Effective Characters will be held September 22, at St. Edwards University. Even the most plot-oriented story must have believable, engaging characters for it to work
We are thrilled to have the award winning writer, Liz Garton Scanlon, as part of WLT’s 2012 faculty. Liz’s class Poetic License: Using Poetic Language and Devices in your Poetry, Prose and Everyday Writing will be held on September 15th at St. Edwards University. How does a great idea for
Q&A with Sue Donahoe on her book NEVER HEARD OF ‘EM: Austin’s Music Explosion, 1994 – 2000 WLT member Sue Donahoe is celebrating the first birthday of her book NEVER HEARD OF ‘EM: Austin’s Music Explosion, 1994 – 2000 at the Bob Bullock Texas State History
Lana Castle is an editor, publishing consultant and teacher with more than 30 years’ experience in communications and publishing. She runs Castle Communications, an Austin-based editorial service, where she not only edits books but also provides production support for individual authors and publishers. She has authored four trade books of
At the Writers’ League, we love hearing about new readers. Books change lives, and nothing is more exciting than hearing about some of our favorite books getting passed along to someone for the first time! That is why we love the idea behind World Book Night. WBN is a non-profit
I made Christian Bale the star he is today. That’s not bragging or posturing. People who know me, know that I’ve been a painfully modest man – to the detriment of my own career. But my accomplishments with Christian Bale’s profession are documented, and I have the metrics and milestones
Today, be encouraged by this quote by J.D. Salinger. And remember, writing is as sacred as it is all-consuming. Best, Katherine WLT Intern When was writing ever your profession? It’s never been anything but your religion. Never. I’m a little over-excited now. Since it is your religion, do you know what
The WLT is happy to bring you another Q&A with the very talented Lynda Rutledge, who is teaching a class with us this fall titled, Your Manuscript’s Finished. Now What? Click on the title to learn more about this class, and if you’re interested, click here to register! What are
After 34 books Jodi Thomas, often called the Queen of Texas Romance, has crossed into mainstream with a bang. The first in a seven book series contracted with Putnam/Berkley won the top award, a RITA, given in women’s fiction. WELCOME TO HARMONY was named Best Mainstream Novel with Romantic Elements.
