Writer's Resource : The Watson-Guptill Guide to Workshops, Conferences, Artists' Colonies, Academic Programs (Getting Your Act Together)$ANY$

Emblidge, David

ISBN 10: 0823076512 / ISBN 13: 9780823076512

Published by Watson-Guptill, 1997

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Writer's Resource : The Watson-Guptill Guide to Workshops, Conferences, Artists' Colonies, Academic Programs (Getting Your Act Together)$ANY$
• Publisher: Watson-Guptill
• Publication Date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0823076512
• ISBN 13: 9780823076512
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 12 ounces

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Synopsis

Creative writers--in fiction, nonfiction, poetry, drama, journalism, and many other genres--can easily choose a writing program to suit their needs thanks to the help of this resource. With humor and insight, this affordable, comprehensive guide helps the writer find the perfect program, no matter what the area of interest or expertise. 31 halftones and 17 illustrations.

Review

Who hasn't dreamed of holing up somewhere, away from the madding crowd, to write without such distractions as laundry, telephones, dishes, and children? Most of us don't have time to research the opportunities available, let alone find a week, a month or, wow, a year to visit a writers' colony. David Emblidge and Barbara Zheutlin have done all the legwork for us. This book is not just a list of writing workshops, conferences, artists' colonies, and academic programs throughout the country; it's as if the authors have visited each one. We learn where to go for great instruction, where to schmooze with editors, where the food is good, the parking pricey, and the roll-in-the-hay factor high. Descriptions of various writing fields (from academics to westerns) and a bit about the business side of writing for money are also useful features. Programs for screenwriters are not included (look for The Filmmaker's Resource).