FRIDAY READS: Sign-ups Now Open
Want to share an excerpt of your published work or work-in-progress in an upcoming FRIDAY READS spotlight, as well as receive some free publicity on our social media channels? If Continue reading
MARISSA’S TAKE ON: Steering the Craft: A 21st-Century Guide to Sailing the Sea of Story by Ursula K. Le Guin
By Marissa Dunham // When this series began in 2020, I had talked about how books on the craft of writing were numerous and suggested that your favorite author probably Continue reading
The Next 7 Days (January 18-24)
Check out what’s planned for the upcoming week: JANUARY 19: O.C. Writers’ All-Genre Critique Group is an opportunity for writers to get and give feedback on participants’ work-in-progress. The program takes Continue reading
EASY EDITS: How to Avoid the A Vs. An Mistakes
By DeAnna Cameron // Sometimes the littlest things can trip us up when it comes to self-editing. Take the articles “a” and “an” for instance. We all know “a” precedes Continue reading
The Next 7 Days (January 11-17)
Check out what’s planned for the upcoming week: JANUARY 12: O.C. Writers’ All-Genre Critique Group is an opportunity for writers to get and give feedback on participants’ work-in-progress. The program takes Continue reading
How to Leave Readers Wanting More with Your Amazon Ad Copy
By Robert Scanlon from Amazon Ad School // How on earth can you persuade a potential reader to part with their hard-earned cash, when you only have 150 characters available? Continue reading
Good Writerly News for January
Welcome to O.C. Writers’ GOOD WRITERLY NEWS, where we showcase the writing and publishing milestones of local scribes. This month, we’re celebrating a new publishing contract and a book award. Continue reading
MARKETING MAYHEM: How the Matthew Principle Applies to Amazon Ads
By Kristy Tate // Billie Holiday best described the Matthew Principle in the lyrics of “God Bless the Child,” which you can read HERE. The Matthew Principle is based on Continue reading
The Next 7 Days (January 4-10)
Check out what’s planned for the upcoming week: JANUARY 5: O.C. Writers’ All-Genre Critique Group is an opportunity for writers to get and give feedback on participants’ work-in-progress. The program takes Continue reading
New Year, New Possibilities Poll
Happy new year, writers! I don’t know about you, but I love starting a new year. I love breaking into fresh planners and putting thought into new goals and opportunities. Continue reading