Thursday, May 7 is Novel Writing Class Field Trip Day. By visiting a MidValley Willamette Writers meeting, students are able to hear someone else besides me blab about writing, network with others and explore the nature of our local writing scene. I’m not sure which reason is the best, but I generally think students get something out of this field trip. As far as I know, the topic will be a Children’s/YA panel, at which not only children’s writers will benefit. I’m sure general writing questions will come up as well. Both the Thursday evening Novel Class as well as Tuesday’s Creative Nonfiction are welcome to attend for a $5 student fee. I hope to see all of you there at Tsunami Bookstore on 2585 Willamette at 6:30PM.
Writing Tip for Today: Are you a member of any writing organizations that meet face-to-face? If not, investigate the ones which have chapters in your area. Most orgs have reasonable membership fees, and offer discounts on writing conferences, workshops, contests and other activities. Joining an organization may also help you find a critique group, an agent or even land you a book contract. It’s all who you know–and who knows you.