Podcasts about writing conferences

Josh Clark is a writer, graphic designer, and bookseller. He is a writer of genre fiction for adults and young adults. His short fiction has been published Pikes Peak Writers, Black Hare Press, The Lunatics Project Podcast, and many others. Since 2018, Josh has worked at two of Colorado's premier bookstores as a bookseller, backlist buyer, and head of the shipping and receiving department. Josh has served in key roles for various writing organizations over the years, such as Speaker's Coordinator for Pueblo West Writers, Query Coordinator for Pikes Peak Writers, and as a judge for Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers Gold Rush Contest. He has presented workshops for Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers and Pueblo West Writers. Prior to working in the indie bookstore world, Josh worked full time as a graphic designer at the Professional Bull Riders, a local newspaper, an automotive advertising agency, and as a freelancer. His life is filled with words professionally and recreationally, so if he's not writing or reading you're likely to find him at author events, science fiction conventions, writing conferences, or out in nature brainstorming his next novel.   Follow Josh: Bluesky: joshofclark.bsky.social Instagram: josh_of_clark X:@joshofclark Intro Music by Moby Gratis: https://mobygratis.com/ Outro Music by Dan-o-Songs: https://danosongs.com/ Host Mark Stevens www.writermarkstevens.com   Watch these interviews on YouTube (and subscribe)! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBP81nfbKnDRjs-Nar9LNe20138AiPyP8&si=yl_seG5S4soyk216

Celina Thompson is basically a vampire. She is a disabled author with multiple invisible illnesses which cause sunlight to be painful, require blood transfusions, and even make garlic off limits. This serves as her inspiration. Before discovering her conditions, she worked in technical theatre and continues to have a deep appreciation for the arts. She loves immersing herself in telling a powerful  story and transporting people to another world. Celina is a member of the Horror Writers Association & Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers (RMFW). Currently she is the chair for the RMFW Colorado Gold Writers Conference and on the podcast we get a sneak peek at some of the improvements and key announcements about what's being planned for the conference this coming September. More about Celina: bit.ly/m/AuthorCT Intro Music by Moby Gratis: https://mobygratis.com/ Outro Music by Dan-o-Songs: https://danosongs.com/ Host Mark Stevens www.writermarkstevens.com Watch these interviews on YouTube (and subscribe)! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBP81nfbKnDRjs-Nar9LNe20138AiPyP8&si=yl_seG5S4soyk216

Kathryn Eastburn the editor and publisher of five-month-old Rocky Mountain Reader. She is an award-winning Colorado journalist. She co-founded the Colorado Springs Independent in the early 1990s and is the published author of two books of nonfiction. She has taught journalism at The Colorado College and creative nonfiction writing at Lighthouse Writers Workshop. Eastburn holds a BA in English from the University of Hawaii and an MFA in Creative Nonfiction Writing from Spalding University in Louisville, Kentucky. When she's not writing or editing, she can be found in the garden getting dirt between her toes. More: rockymountainreader.org Intro Music by Moby Gratis: https://mobygratis.com/ Outro Music by Dan-o-Songs: https://danosongs.com/   Host Mark Stevens www.writermarkstevens.com   Watch these interviews on YouTube (and subscribe)! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBP81nfbKnDRjs-Nar9LNe20138AiPyP8&si=yl_seG5S4soyk216

The time has come for the grand finale of the Story Embers Podcast!To celebrate the last five years of the podcast and to reflect on this big season of change for Story Embers, podcast host James Noller sat down with Josiah DeGraaf, Mariposa Aristeo, and Daeus Lamb to discuss how to navigate seasons of change as a writer.The panelists dig deep in this episode to share personal stories of change in their own writing journeys. They give heartfelt advice on what to do when your writing practice doesn't look the same as it used to during big life transitions, and also what to do when you are changing as a writer.Thank you to all our listeners who have supported us over the last 5 years! It has been such a joy creating this podcast and sharing it with such deep and thoughtful writers whose hearts are fully set on loving God with their writing. We are so grateful for each of you! May you continue to walk step by step with God in every season of your writing journey. Show notes:- Comment on this episode on our blog!- Become a supporter and get access to exclusive Story Embers updates, swag, and more! (https://www.patreon.com/storyembers)Music credits:Positive Motivation - Purple Planet Music (https://www.purple-planet.com/) Support the show

Discover the art of building meaningful writer-to-writer relationships and managing time effectively in brief, impactful sessions. The discussion delves into the importance of individualized focus, highlighting how concentrating on a single aspect of writing per conference can lead to more manageable and absorbing lessons for students. Additionally, the episode explores the critical skills of deep listening and intentional questioning, offering insights into how these practices can transform writing conferences and enhance student engagement.*****Go Deeper:Answers to Your Biggest Questions About Teaching Elementary Writing by Melanie MeehanPeruse the #TWTBlog Archives on conferring.Welcome to Writing Workshop: Engaging Today's Students with a Model That Works by Stacey Shubitz and Lynne R. Dorfman*****Thank you to our affiliate, Zencastr.Use our special link (https://zen.ai/mqsr2kHXSP2YaA1nAh2EpHl-bWR9QNvFyAQlDC3CiEk) to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. *****Send us a textPlease subscribe to our podcast and leave us ratings/reviews on your favorite listening platform.You may contact us directly if you want us to consult with your school district. Melanie Meehan: meehanmelanie@gmail.com Stacey Shubitz: stacey@staceyshubitz.com Email us at contact@twowritingteachers.org for affiliate or sponsorship opportunities.For more about teaching writing, head to the Two Writing Teachers blog.

Looking to take your writing career to the next level? In this video, we highlight 7 must-attend writing conferences for authors in California. Whether you're a new writer or an established author, these events are perfect for networking, learning from industry experts, and improving your craft. From workshops to panel discussions, discover which California author conferences are right for you! #authortubechannel #authorconference #authortips #californiaauthors #selfpublishing ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition- https://alaannual.org. (This one travels so it may not be in Cali at the time you watch this video) Bay Area Book Festival- https://www.baybookfest.org/ Black Writers On Tour- https://www.blackwritersontour.com/ Los Angeles Times Festival of Books- https://events.latimes.com/festivalofbooks/ WonderCon- https://www.comic-con.org/ San Francisco Writers Conference- https://www.sfwriters.org/ Rancho Mirage Writers Festival- https://www.rmwritersfest.org/ Subscribe and ring the bell to get weekly tips that will help you write your book and get published! ======================================= GOT QUESTIONS? GET ANSWERS, CONTACT ME! ======================================= ▶ EMAIL: hello@ashleymking.com ▶ SCHEDULE A TIME TO TALK WITH ME: ASHLEYMKING.AS.ME ================================================= SUBSCRIBE & JOIN THE CONVERSATION ON SOCIAL MEDIA Interact with me Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/publishwithashleymking Instagram - http://instagram.com/publishwithashleymking/ Pinterest- http://pinterest.com/theashleymking Linkedin- https://www.linkedin.com/in/theashleymking/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/theashleymking Fanbase- https://www.fanbase.app/theashleymking TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@theashleymking?_t=8V59WfiQUpC&_r=1 ===================================================== Affiliate Disclaimer: While we receive affiliate compensation for reviews / promotions on this page, we always offer honest opinion, relevant experiences and genuine views related to the product or service itself. Our goal is to help you make the best purchasing decisions, however, the views and opinions expressed are ours only. As always you should do your own due diligence to verify any claims, results and statistics before making any kind of purchase. Clicking links or purchasing products recommended on this page may generate income for this website from affiliate commissions and you should assume we are compensated for any purchases you make. This channel is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for website owners to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com, audible.com, and any other website that may be affiliated with Amazon Service LLC Associates Program. Earnings Disclaimer: This video is for educational and entertainment purposes only. There is no guarantee that you will earn any money using the techniques and ideas mentioned in this video. This is not financial advice. Your level of success in attaining the results claimed in this video will require hard-work, experience, and knowledge. We have taken reasonable steps to ensure that the information on this video is accurate, but we cannot represent that the website(s) mentioned in this video are free from errors. You expressly agree not to rely upon any information contained in this video. ==================================================================Subscribe to Get It Done Podcast- Books, Business, and Branding on Soundwise

This time on the podcast, a chat with Kate Jonuska and Connie Conolly-Bauldree, the co-chairs of the Colorado Gold conference coming right up at the end of September.  To be precise, Sept. 27 through Sept. 28.  As this year proves yet again, this a conference for writers that is always finding new approaches, new means of accessing the material.  From the “one-day” pass to hybrid access to mentoring sessions and agent pitch appointments, this year's Colorado Gold is guaranteed to be a winner.    Full of dark humor and deep characters, Kate Jonuska's short fiction was nominated for a 2015 Pushcart Prize (“Desire Designed,” BROAD Magazine), and her first novel, Transference, was a Denver Post Staff Pick. She's also the author of the Dictionary of Fiction Critique, edits and publishes anthologies, and serves as Conference Chair on the Board of Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers. Find out more at www.katejonuska.com. Connie Connolly-Bauldree is a versatile author who delves into both fiction and non-fiction, employing a range of pen names and exploring various genres. She boasts a portfolio of self-published works and has previously been published by 5 Prince Publishing under the pseudonym Emersyn Kane. Beyond her literary pursuits, Connie is the Founder and Owner of Author by Design, known for the Builder Series and the Writer's Block Box. She also plays an integral role in the RMFW community as the Conference Co-Chair. In addition to her professional endeavors, Connie finds fulfillment as a stay-at-home mom. More: baulconnpublishing.com Host Mark Stevens www.writermarkstevens.com  Watch these interviews on YouTube (and subscribe)! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBP81nfbKnDRjs-Nar9LNe20138AiPyP8&si=yl_seG5S4soyk216 Intro by Moby Gratis: https://mobygratis.com/ Outro by Dan-o-Songs: https://danosongs.com/

Navigating Writing and Publishing with Book Coach Julie ArtzIn this episode, Elisabeth interviews Julie Artz, a seasoned book coach and author who assists writers crafting empowerment and justice-driven stories. Julie discusses her journey from technical writing to book coaching, her services, and the importance of finding the right critique partners and support systems. She also introduces the WYRD Writers Collective, a community for writers to gain craft knowledge and peer support. Julie emphasizes the importance of writing communities, sharing experiences, and navigating the publishing landscape. She offers insights into her own writing process and aspirations, providing valuable advice for both budding and experienced writers.00:00 Introduction to Julie Artz01:04 What is a Book Coach?01:34 Motivating Writers and Overcoming Challenges03:28 Julie Artz's Journey to Becoming a Book Coach08:14 Finding the Right Authors to Coach10:39 The WYRD Writers Collective19:26 The Importance of Critique Groups24:29 Writing Conferences and Retreats29:23 Personal Insights and Advice for Writers32:44 Diversity in Publishing34:48 Final Thoughts and AdviceNYou can find Dr. Paige's website at :www.mindfulhappykids.com

Navigating Writing and Publishing with Book Coach Julie ArtzIn this episode, Elisabeth interviews Julie Artz, a seasoned book coach and author who assists writers crafting empowerment and justice-driven stories. Julie discusses her journey from technical writing to book coaching, her services, and the importance of finding the right critique partners and support systems. She also introduces the WYRD Writers Collective, a community for writers to gain craft knowledge and peer support. Julie emphasizes the importance of writing communities, sharing experiences, and navigating the publishing landscape. She offers insights into her own writing process and aspirations, providing valuable advice for both budding and experienced writers.00:00 Introduction to Julie Artz01:04 What is a Book Coach?01:34 Motivating Writers and Overcoming Challenges03:28 Julie Artz's Journey to Becoming a Book Coach08:14 Finding the Right Authors to Coach10:39 The WYRD Writers Collective19:26 The Importance of Critique Groups24:29 Writing Conferences and Retreats29:23 Personal Insights and Advice for Writers32:44 Diversity in Publishing34:48 Final Thoughts and AdviceYou can find information about Dr. Elisabeth Paige at www.mindfulhappykids.com.

In this episode, we share what we learned from sessions at the Mountain Words Festival in Crested Butte, CO focused on world building. While it's typically discussed heavily amongst science fiction and fantasy writers, we discovered there's a lot that can be applied to writing in other genres. The sessions featured authors Olivia Chadha and Paolo Bacigalupi.  Connect with us!Join our Inspired Writer's Group on Facebook! Join our email list for first to know information about weekly podcast episodes, writing tips, and upcoming offers!Schedule a coffee chat with Elizabeth or Stephanie! To get more information about joining our Inspired Writer Collective Membership community click here.If you prefer video versions of the podcast or want to leave a comment on this specific episode, you can find all of them on our YouTube channel.

If you know Draft2Digital, you know we're huge fans of writers conferences. Where else can you form lasting author friendships, establish key partnerships, and gain essential knowledge to help guide you along your author career? The Toronto Indie Author Conference (TIAC) is one such event, focused deeply on indie authors and Canadian indie authors in particular. Whether or not you reside in Canada, we hope you'll join us and our guest, TIAC founder Tao Wong, as we discuss the virtues of conference attendance. //Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//  Looking for your path to self-publishing success? Draft2Digital is the leading ebook publisher and distributor worldwide. We'll convert your manuscript, distribute it online, and support you the whole way—and we won't charge you a dime.  We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.  • Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog  • Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com  Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

In this episode of the Writing Momentum Podcast, hosts Gena and Christopher Maselli discuss the importance of staying engaged in the 'writing world' for both emerging and experienced writers. They explore what constitutes the writing world, including the processes of writing, publishing, and marketing. The Maselli's emphasize the ease of distraction in today's world and the necessity of keeping writing goals top of mind. They suggest various methods for staying focused, such as listening to podcasts, reading or listening to books on writing, and participating in writing groups or conferences. The hosts also share personal challenges with maintaining momentum and offer solutions like setting appointments to write and seeking encouragement and advice from fellow writers. Furthermore, they discuss the benefits of attending writers' conferences to stay abreast of the latest industry trends and technologies. The episode concludes by inviting listeners to join their online writing group and encourages writers to form connections with others in the writing community to share successes, challenges, and to learn from each other.00:00 Welcome to the Writing Momentum Podcast00:14 Exploring the Writing World: Staying Focused and Motivated03:10 Practical Tips to Stay Engaged in Writing05:48 Leveraging Community and Resources for Writing Success08:53 The Value of Writing Conferences and Networking16:10 Closing Thoughts: Join the Writing World for SuccessLINKS:Liz Wilcox's Email Marketing Membership at http://wmdeal.com/liz Get your FREE Move the Needle goal-setting for authors ebook at https://www.writingmomentum.comWrite with us! Join Chris, Gena, and Rene each Wednesday at noon Central and let's get our writing DONE! https://www.writingmoments.com

Ryanne Glenn began writing as a way to battle depression and continued because she believed she had a story to share. An avid reader herself, Ryanne wanted the chance to add to the bookshelves of young adults everywhere. She is currently signed with Atthis Arts LLC to publish her first young adult fantasy trilogy. Ryanne Glenn is a member of the Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers in Denver, CO, where she works as an image analyst for a bioscience company. She has a degree in Chemical and Biological Engineering with a minor in Biomedical Engineering. She loves to golf, though after playing for twelve years, her handicap should be much lower than it is. Between writing and work, she often visits her hometown of Fruita, Colorado, to spend time with her family and dogs, Coco, Pebbles, and Captain Carl. Ryanne's recent writing news is her story There Will Always Be Peaches is being included in the upcoming RMFW short story anthology, Without Brakes, Fingers Crossed. On the podcast, Ryanne talks about coming back from a long creative burnout after publishing her trilogy.  More about Ryanne Glenn: https://ryanneglenn.com/about/ Intro Music by Moby Gratis: https://mobygratis.com/ Outro Music by Dan-o-Songs: https://danosongs.com/

Have you ever watched a master at work? The best carpenters, musicians, chefs--and even authors--just seem to have a different way using their tools than the rest of us mere mortals. Fortunately for authors, ProWritingAid is a battle-tested writing tool that's helped some of today's bestselling authors smooth the rough edges of their works-in-progress so they can publish with confidence. Today we dig into ProWritingAid with company founder Chris Banks. //Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//  Looking for your path to self-publishing success? Draft2Digital is the leading ebook publisher and distributor worldwide. We'll convert your manuscript, distribute it online, and support you the whole way—and we won't charge you a dime.  We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.  • Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog  • Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com  Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

In this podcast, we delve into the world of writing instruction with Carl Anderson, co-author with Matt Glover of How to Become a Better Writing Teacher. Carl is the author of several acclaimed books including A Teacher's Guide to Writing Conferences and A Teacher's Guide to Mentor Texts K-5. Carl shares insights from his extensive experience working with schools and districts, discussing the importance of writing instruction and providing practical strategies for educators at all levels.Key takeaways from the conversation include:* The journey of becoming a better writing teacher: Carl and his co-author Matt Glover emphasize that the work of teaching writing is ongoing and dynamic. Their book provides actionable steps and personalized guidance for teachers at different stages of their careers, from novices to seasoned veterans.* Collaboration and professional development: Carl and Matt's collaboration, born out of webinars during the pandemic, highlights the power of professional learning communities and ongoing support in refining writing instruction practices.* Advocating for writing: Amidst standardized testing and shifting curricular priorities, Carl emphasizes the importance of advocating for dedicated time and resources for writing instruction. He encourages educators to engage in conversations with administrators and colleagues to ensure that writing receives the attention it deserves in schools.With practical insights, personal anecdotes, and a commitment to empowering educators, this conversation and Carl's and Matt's book are a valuable resource for anyone passionate about nurturing young writers.Enjoyed this discussion? Share it with a colleague and continue the conversation. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit readbyexample.substack.com

Conferences are vital for author careers. The good ones not only provide stellar learning opportunities from the industry's best and brightest minds, they also provide a sense of community and belonging. In today's episode we'll catch up with D2D's own Mark Leslie Lefebvre and Nick Thacker as they attend the renowned Superstars Writing Seminars event in Colorado Springs. Knowing these guys, they're likely to grab some surprise author guests to join us. //Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//  Looking for your path to self-publishing success? Draft2Digital is the leading ebook publisher and distributor worldwide. We'll convert your manuscript, distribute it online, and support you the whole way—and we won't charge you a dime.  We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.  • Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog  • Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com  Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

In this episode, Simma Lieberman The Inclusionist, interviews Ed Aymar, an award-winning author known for his multicultural crime thrillers. Ed, originally from Panama, shares insights into his background, military upbringing, and how he got into writing. The conversation explores the intersection of race, culture, and storytelling in the context of crime fiction. They discuss Ed Aymar's acclaimed works, such as No Home for Killers and When She Left," highlighting his unique perspective as a multicultural crime thriller writer. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion on inclusivity and diverse perspectives in literature. The increase in multicultural crime thrillers from authors outside the US and also Black, Latino, Asian and Native American in the US continue to make the genre more diverse and exciting. Join Simma Lieberman and author Ed Aymar, a Panamanian author of crime thrillers in a captivating conversation about multicultural crime thrillers and the importance of diversity in literature. Key Points: • Ed Aymar, an award-winning author of crime thrillers, shares insights into his writing journey and the impact of multiculturalism in crime thrillers. Ed's most recent book, “When She Left,” is a must-read for any lover of crime fiction, and especially if you love learning about different cultures. •The discussion in this between Ed Aymar and Simma Lieberman The Inclusionist delves into the representation of diverse characters in literature and the evolving landscape of publishing. • Explore the significance of identity, allyship, and speaking up in today's society through the lens of literature and storytelling. Questions to Consider: • How does literature, play a role in shaping our understanding of diversity and culture? • What impact do diverse characters in books have on readers' perspectives and empathy? • How can we support and amplify voices from underrepresented communities in the literary world? Takeaways: • Discover the power of multicultural crime thrillers in fostering inclusivity and representation. • Gain insights into the challenges and triumphs of writers of color in the publishing industry. • Explore the evolving dynamics of identity, allyship, and advocacy in literature and beyond. Action steps to take in the conversation on race: • Listen to the episode to delve deeper into the conversation on multicultural crime thrillers and diversity in literature. •Share the podcast with friends and family to spark meaningful discussions on race, identity, and representation. • Consider supporting diverse authors and amplifying marginalized voices in the literary world. Don't  miss out on this engaging episode that sheds light on the importance of multicultural storytelling and the impact of diverse voices in literature. Tune in to gain valuable insights and perspectives on race, identity, and allyship in the world of crime thrillers. Key Moments  00:02:05 - Ed Aymar's Background and Writing Journey 00:03:02 - Multiculturalism in Crime Thrillers 00:04:27 - Accountability in Cultural Representation 00:05:47 - Misidentification and Sensitivity Reading 00:06:10 - The Importance of Belonging and Support Groups 00:07:43 - The Impact of Stereotypes and Publishing Challenges 00:10:27 - Diversity Panels at Writing Conferences and Tokenizing 00:11:09 - Historical Context of Multicultural Crime Writing 00:17:09 - The Debate on Updating Older Books with Racist Content 00:20:27 - The Current State of Diversity and Identity in Literature 00:21:03 - The Controversy Over White Authors Writing Diverse Characters 00:30:05 - The Shift in Publishing Towards Diverse Voices 00:31:10 - The Importance of Diversity in Storytelling 00:36:06 - The Authenticity of Cultural Representation in Fiction 00:37:38 - The Responsibility of Allies in Promoting Diversity 00:38:07 - Closing Remarks and Call to Action Guest bio:  Multiple Anthony Award–nominated E.A. AYMAR'S thriller No Home for Killers was published to praise from the New York Times, Kirkus Reviews, and South Florida Sun Sentinel and was an instant bestseller. His thriller They're Gone received rave reviews in Publishers Weekly and Kirkus (starred) and was named one of the Best Books Of 2020 by the South Florida Sun Sentinel. He is a former member of the national board of International Thriller Writers and is an active member of Crime Writers of Color and Sisters in Crime. He runs the DC Noir at the Bar series, was born in Panama, and now lives and writes in―and generally about―the DC/MD/VA triangle. Aymar also runs a popular and well-regarded newsletter called Crime Fiction Works featuring upcoming top crime fiction novels, interviews, and monthly prizes for subscribers. For more information: https://eaymar.substack.com/ https://www.instagram.com/eaaymar/ https://www.facebook.com/EAymarWriter   Simma Lieberman, The Inclusionist helps leaders create inclusive cultures. She is a consultant, speaker, and facilitator. Simma is the creator and host of the podcast, “Everyday Conversations on Race for Everyday People.” Contact Simma@SimmaLieberman.com to get more information, book her for your next DEIB  event, help you become a more inclusive leader, or facilitate dialogues across differences. Go to www.simmalieberman.com and www.raceconvo.com for more information Simma is a member of and inspired by the global organization IAC (Inclusion Allies Coalition)    Connect with me: Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn Tiktok Website    Previous Episodes A Black Executive Perspective on Race in Corporate America Cancel Culture Unmasking the Dangers of Instant Judgment and Outrage From Conflict to Compassion: Jewish, Muslim, and Christian Leaders Share Their Perspectives on the Israel-Gaza Crisis Loved this episode?  Leave us a review and rating

Linda (L.V.) Ditchkus has written her whole life. But until eight years ago, her writing was either technical, scholarly, or in travel magazines. In 2015, she jumped into novel writing with both feet. After drafting her first chapter, which only amounted to a few hundred words, she realized she had plenty to learn. So she found a network of writing friends—many through RMFW—who gave her writing tips and pointed her toward writing resources like how-to books and classes. She's grateful for her fantastic writing pals. Being a judge for the 2022 Self Published Science Fiction Competition and a 2023 youth writing competition has deepened her understanding of what makes books and stories stand out. Since her Sasquatch Series won First Place in the Colorado Authors League 2021 Book Awards for Sci-Fi and her short story was included in the last RMFW's anthology (Bizarre Bazaar), Linda plans to stop calling herself a debut author. In addition to marketing the Sasquatch Series, she's recently released the first book in her new series about two time-traveling women from the distant future working desperately to repopulate the world with men.Terrorist factions, a nefarious artificial intelligence, and their own government fight against them. While they struggle to save the unborn babies, the laws of time and space have their own imperatives, and saving everyone they love may be beyond their reach. When Linda's not writing, she leads adventure travel trips for the Colorado Mountain Club and travels with her husband. She's been to more than 100 countries and hiked or climbed in many of those. Linda and her husband live selfish lives (without plants or pets) above 7,000 feet in the Colorado Rockies. ++ Paul Martz has been writing science fiction short stories for five years, though his love for sci fi began decades earlier. When he was six, he saw 2001: A Space Odyssey on the big screen, which lead him to a collection of Arthur C. Clarke's short stories--and a lifelong insatiable appetite for mind-bending sci fi.  But his hobbies and interests extend far beyond the science fiction galaxy. He has authored books on programming and holds a data encryption patent. Like all true nerds, he runs his own web server. He recently learned to read braille and can solve a tactile Rubik's Cube. He has traveled the world to view multiple total solar eclipses. He has a life-long interest in music. He has ripped his entire vinyl collection to MP3, recorded his own original digital compositions, and played drums since childhood. Currently, he's teaching himself to play piano. Paul has been published in Uncharted Magazine. He lives in Erie Colorado with his wife and loyal cat. Short stories included in FINGERS CROSSED, NO BRAKES: Where the River Ends by J. Warren Weaver Beyond Carbon by Rachel Delaney Craft The Tamarisk Hunter  by Paolo Bacigalupi Our Sprinkler System by Lesley L. Smith Rightsizing by Jeff Jaskot Attack of the Third Planet by Collin Irish Iphus by Laurel McHargue Visited by a Crane by Rick Ginsberg Sticka by Natasha Watts The Cistern by Mark Stevens Stokes the Happy by Cepa Onion We'll Always Have Peaches by Ryanne Glenn A Blip in Time by Pat Stoltey   More about Paul Martz: https://paulmartz.com/blog/  More about Linda Ditchkus: https://www.lvditchkus.com/ Drum sound by Holy Ghost Party: https://freesound.org/people/HolyGhostParty/sounds/71133/ Intro Music by Moby Gratis: https://mobygratis.com/ Outro Music by Dan-o-Songs: https://danosongs.com/

Alexa Bigwarfe shares her key takeaways and insights from the 20Books Vegas conference last week.

Kevin Wolf's debut novel, The Homeplace was the winner of the 2015 Tony Hillerman Award. The novel was a nominee for the 2016 Strand Critics Award for Debut Mystery. His Paranormal Western series Brokeheart (2017)and A Town Called Vengeance (2018) are published by North Star Editions. The great-grandson of Colorado homesteaders, he enjoys fly fishing, old Winchesters, and 1950's Western movies. He lives in Estes Park, Colorado with his wife. Rocky Mountain National Park is his backyard. Kevin's latest novel, The Bootheel, just launched in September after sitting in a drawer for eight years.  On the podcast, we also talk about the Colarado Gold Conference this year and about a Dec. 2 holiday season event to help RMFW sell their books at Bookies bookstore in Denver. Kevin's website: https://www.kevinwolfstoryteller.com/ Scroll down here for details on Dec. 2 event: https://rmfw.org/learn/ Intro Music by Moby Gratis: https://mobygratis.com/ Outro Music by Dan-o-Songs: https://danosongs.com/

In this episode, Stacey shares five valuable steps for cooperating teachers who are hosting with student teachers in leading a writing workshop for elementary school students. Stacey begins by sharing her personal experience and the challenges she faced when initially handing over the reins to student teachers. The five steps for empowering student teachers are: establishing clear expectations, modeling effective teaching practices, gradually increasing responsibility, providing constructive feedback, and engaging in reflective discussions. Stacey emphasizes the importance of communication, collaboration, and support in helping student teachers succeed in leading a writing workshop.Click here to read past #TWTBlog posts about working with student teachersSome Book Suggestions:A Teacher's Guide to Writing Conferences, Grades K-8  by Carl AndersonA Teacher's Guide to Writing Workshop Minilessons by Lisa Eickholdt & Patricia Vitale-ReillyCraft Moves: Lesson Sets for Teaching Writing with Mentor Texts by Stacey ShubitzEvery Child Can Write: Entry Points, Bridges, and Pathways for Striving Writers by Melanie MeehanKids First From Day One: A Teacher's Guide to Today's Classroom by Christine Hertz & Kristi MrazMentor Author, Mentor Texts: Short Texts, Craft Notes, and Practical Classroom Uses by Ralph FletcherMentor Texts: Teaching Writing Through Children's Literature, K-6, 2nd Edition by Lynne R. Dorfman &Rose CappelliPatterns of Power by Jeff Anderson et. al. (Select the grade-level resource corresponding to your student teacher's certification level.)Practical Punctuation: Lessons on Rule Making and Rule Breaking in Elementary Writing by Dan FeigelsonTalking, Drawing, Writing: Lessons for Our Youngest Writers by Martha Horn and Mary Ellen GiacobbeTeaching Writing in Small Groups by Jennifer SerravalloThe Revision Toolbox: Teaching Techniques That Work, 2nd Edition by Georgia HeardPlease subscribe to our podcast and leave us ratings/reviews on your favorite listening platform.You may contact us directly if you want us to consult with your school district. Melanie Meehan: meehanmelanie@gmail.com Stacey Shubitz: stacey@staceyshubitz.com Email us at contact@twowritingteachers.org for affiliate or sponsorship opportunities.For more about teaching writing, head to the Two Writing Teachers blog.

#JustineCiolacu #Interviews #booktube Justine Ciolacu joins the podcast!  This conversation is about two things: Justine getting back into writing, and finishing the story she was working on. This is the conversation about that journey, characters connecting to people, and her writing group, and the big goal of doing a writing conference there. Justine is an awesome individual, and this is a fun chat. Take a listen.Justine CiolacuWebsiteQueen City Write ClubSponsorsFight - Ever wonder about the struggles of veterans trying to get back into civilian life? Betsy Ross has released a 4 book series that details the real life struggles veterans face. Fight IV is available now here. Click that or the link in front to support the series.SupportPatreon - Wondering where Just Joshing is going to go after episode 1000? It has already started. I've recorded new kinds of podcasts that are available now on the patreon. You can join in and see where the show is going months before anyone else, see episodes ahead of schedule, and interact with the podcast in whole new ways as I travel on the adventure I'm heading into. Click the link to join.ServicesAdvertising Services - Let me create your advertising for your next book or campaign. If you're a creative wondering how to create your advertising for your next project, I can create video, audio, written and graphics. Let me help you get your story, and your best story, out there.Available Now:Alice Won? - Available now. Alice escaped the asylum and pursues the Queen of Hearts to the Greek Labyrinth in the underworld, there she must engage in a game of croquet unlike any other, against Jason of the Argonauts. Illustrated by Kenzie Kats, written by yours truly.Support And Subscribe:Buy my MerchBuy Me A CoffeeNewsletterTwitchYoutube

Teaching writing can be complicated but I think the idea of student writing conferences is even more so. Guest Whitney from Learning with Crayons will show us just how we can take away the overwhelm and get started.Whitney holds two master's degrees and has a lifelong love of learning. She is also currently still in the classroom starting her eleventh year of teaching and has a 1/2 combo class.In today's episode we talk about:Whitney's writing systemWhy starting with reading rough drafts is importantAre goals necessary in writing conferencesHaving writing partnersFitting in writing conferencesHelping struggling writers who don't know what they wroteShould you keep a conference logSHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK:   https://sharedteaching.com/student-writing-conferences/Connect with our guest Whitney Ramirez, Learning with Crayons:Whitney's instagram - @learningwithcrayonsWhitney's blog -  Learning with CrayonsRate, Review, and Follow on Apple PodcastsIf you enjoyed this episode and would like to help more people find this podcast, please consider rating and reviewing my show! Ratings allow me to help more primary teachers build literacy systems for writing and centers so they can leave school on time. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five starts, and select "Write a review." Don't forget to let me know your favorite part of the episode!Not yet a follower of the podcast? If you are not a subscriber, you might miss out on future episodes. Follow here on Apple Podcasts or on your favorite podcast player.

Avery and D.C. discuss their experiences at conferences and workshops. They'll go over what to expect, where to find them, and how to get the most out of them, as well as outlining the differences between the two.   Additional Resources: AWP Writing Conference directory Virtual Bookish Events Weekly Newsletter, by Sarah N. Fisk Local and Regional Writers Organizations and Events (USA Only)

Beat the post-conference blues and set your writing career on a sustainable path. Writing conferences are wonderful, but it can be hard to know what to do afterwards. Should you change direction, start something new, or compile a massive to-do list and then have a little cry? I'm suggesting a more positive approach that gives […]

To follow up on episode 77 on preparing your book proposal to pitch to publishers, here's a list of the annual Christian writing conferences. Each of these offer an opportunity to schedule a 15-minute appointment with a publisher or literary agent.LIST OF CHRISTIAN WRITING CONFERENCES:https://kimstewartmarketing.com/78SCHEDULE A BOOK MARKETING POWER HOUR:https://kimstewartmarketing.com/powerhourJUMPSTART YOUR PODCAST PITCHING (FREE):http://kimstewartmarketing.com/jumpstart/LET'S CONNECT:https://www.instagram.com/kimstewinspired/#bookmarketingmania

Are you ready to talk to your students about writing? Conferencing with students is a powerful practice that can feel overwhelming and stop us in our tracks. But, it does not have to be a big production. Conferencing with students can be implemented in 3 actionable steps because baby steps are the key to success! Don't let overwhelm or fear of starting, stop you from conferencing with your students. The practice of talking about writing as writers will transform your student's writing and your classroom!Action 1: Find time for students to writeAction 2: Track! Data is our friendAction 3: Have a conversation with a student about their writingShow notes: www.annotatedela.com/episode3Follow along on Instagram @annotatedelaWriting Conferences Guide: www.annotatedela.com/conferMentioned in this episodeWriting Conferences Tracking SheetsFree resource page: www.annotatedela.com/free

Mini conferences gives your students time to research and write and get verbal feedback as they plan their next steps. Hear about my latest writing assignment. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scott-cameron6/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scott-cameron6/support

How might we integrate whole class lessons, small group work, and individual conferences to support students' growth as readers and writers? Listen in as literacy leaders, Ellin O. Keene and Dan Feigelson join the Phenomenal Teaching Podcast to discuss ways to enhance student engagement and agency by integrating reading and writing. When teachers make these connections apparent, students comprehend more deeply, write more meaningfully, and develop individual identities as readers and writers in the world. This episode connects to the Planning, Workshop and Assessment strands of the PEBC Teaching Framework. On June 14th & 15th, PEBC is proud to host Ellin and Dan for our summer institute, "Reading & Writing Connections in the Literacy Workshop." They will offer classroom-ready strategies teachers can use tomorrow and throughout the year and share videos of integrated classrooms that highlight key practices from their new books; Radical Listening: Reading and Writing Conferences to Reach All Students by Dan Feigelson and The Literacy Studio: Redesigning the Workshop by Ellin Keene. Ellin Oliver Keene has been a classroom teacher, staff developer, non-profit director and adjunct professor of reading and writing. For sixteen years she directed staff development initiatives at the Denver-based Public Education & Business Coalition. She served as Deputy Director and Director of Literacy and Staff Development for the Cornerstone Project at the University of Pennsylvania for 4 years. Ellin works with schools and districts throughout the country and abroad supporting schools and districts with long-term, school-based professional development and strategic planning for literacy learning. Ellin recently published The Literacy Studio: Redesigning the Workshop for Readers and Writers which is focused on an up-to-date conceptualization of Readers/Writers' workshop. Dan Feigelson has worked extensively in New York City schools as a teacher, staff developer, curriculum writer, principal, and local superintendent. An early member of the Teachers College Reading and Writing Project, he has led institutes, workshops and lab-sites around the world on the teaching of reading and writing and is a regular presenter at national conferences. His latest book Radical Listening: Reading and Writing Conferences to Reach All Students, refocuses reading and writing conferences to help all students reach their full potential. His practical approach centers on active listening―an equitable way to listen to, learn from, and guide students. He lives in Harlem and Columbia County, New York. The “Phenomenal Teaching Podcast” is brought to you by Public Education & Business Coalition (PEBC) and is intended to elevate the strands of the PEBC Teaching Framework illustrated in Wendy Ward Hoffer's book, Phenomenal Teaching. Those strands include community, planning, workshop, thinking strategies, discourse, and assessment. Thank you for joining us this season as we strive to share the stories of educators who are creating scaffolds for each and every student to ensure that classrooms and schools are places where agency, equity, and understanding can flourish.

Writers need to find a place where they belong. The easiest way to do that is by attending writing conferences and getting hooked up with your local community of writers. In today's podcast episode, I'm speaking with Troy Lambert, prolific author, Education Lead at Plottr, and the President of the Idaho Writer's Guild about writing conferences and the benefit of finding your author community. Have a listen! Be sure to check out the show notes by going to https://authorrevolution.org/171.

Alan Smith, writing consultant at Montclair State University in New Jersey, talks us through tips and tricks he uses to help student writers develop into self-directed critical analyzers of their writing. Alan focuses on each session with a writer being a collaborative dialogue focused on the main structures and idea communication within a piece of writing.

Writing conferences are a great way to bring your students' focus back to writing with the content you want and how you want to accomplish it. In this episode, Caitlin and our guest Chad Pettit discuss how to use writing conferences successfully in your classroom, how they can enhance student learning, and why they should be on your radar if you want your students to write more and learn more.Links mentioned in this episode:https://www.ebteacher.com/EBTC-TMSELAAre you enjoying the podcast?Tag us @ebacademics and let us know which episode you're listening to!Make sure to Subscribe and leave us a Review!Your review helps us reach even more middle school ELA teachers just like you! It would mean so much to us. To leave a review in iTunes, click HERE and scroll down to Rating and Reviews. Click on "Write a Review" and let us know how this podcast is helping you in your ELA classroom!Other episodes you might enjoy:Constructive Criticism: How to Change Your Mindset and Be Open to FeedbackMini Literary Analysis Writing PD: H

Conferring is the heart of writing workshop, which is why we are talking about four types of writing conferences we adore having with students. In this episode, we discussed on-the-spot writing conferences, complement-only conferences, table conferences, and inquiry conferences. As usual, we tuck in some conferring tips as well!MORE ABOUT CONFERRINGWe have written a lot of content about conferring over at Two Writing Teachers so it's hard to pick just a few pieces to share in today's show notes. Here are ten must-read blog posts about conferring: Conferring: Writing Workshop FundamentalsDon't Skimp on the ComplimentGet REALLY Good at ConferringHow to Name a Transferrable Teaching Point in a Writing ConferenceLet's Talk About Methods for ConferringListening CloselyTable Conferences: An Important Coaching Move at the Start of the School YearThree Ways to Make Your Conferring More EffectiveTop Three Predictable, Beginning of Year ConferencesWhat To Do When a Writer Doesn't Say MuchICYMI: Be sure to check out our previous podcast on record-keeping!RATINGS/REVIEWSWe are excited to share the Two Writing Teachers Podcast with you. If you've provided a rating or review on any of the listening platforms, then please fill out this form to be entered into a giveaway for a free professional book from Corwin.All entries must be received by October 14th, 2022.You must have a U.S. mailing address to enter the giveaway.FINAL NOTESSubscribe to our podcast at https://twtpod.buzzsprout.com. For more on the teaching of writing, check out our blog at https://twowritingteachers.org.Follow us on Twitter!Amy Ellerman: https://twitter.com/sanderling12 Melanie Meehan: https://twitter.com/MelanieMeehan1 Stacey Shubitz: https://twitter.com/sshubitzThis episode was recorded in September 2022.Advertising Inquiries: You may email us at contact@twowritingteachers.org. 

Moderating a conference panel can be a way of getting onto panels and to building up your professional reputation as a conference speaker. Today's show is jam packed with hints and tips on moderating panels.

Jason and Ben talk about the benefits and expectations of a writing retreat and how it differs from a writing conference. Are you looking for alone time and no distractions so that you can write ten thousand words? Are you looking to meet other writers working in your genre? Hoping to learn from your favorite authors and esteemed experts in the business of writing and publishing? Well, Collaborist, we've got an episode for you! ABOUT THE HOSTS: Jason Buchholz’s acclaimed debut novel, A Paper Son, published by Tyrus Books in 2016, explores themes of migration, borderlands, heritage, and the sometimes hidden stories that bind us all together. He has ghostwritten books and book proposals for a variety of authors and as an editor he has fostered the development of dozens of manuscripts, both in fiction and nonfiction. He has also worked as a journalist and a travel writer. A current nonfiction project has him hiking and kayaking deep into the quiet landscapes of the many wilderness areas of Northern California, where he lives. When he’s not writing or reading he spends his time playing and traveling with his son and daughter. Jason graduated from UC Berkeley and holds an MFA from the University of San Francisco. Ben LeRoy has long been fascinated by the power of words and story to connect and expand the world. He was the founder and publisher of the critically acclaimed publishing companies Bleak House Books (2000-2009) and Tyrus Books (2009-2017) until the latter was sold to Simon & Schuster. During his time in publishing, Ben was a frequent speaker at conferences and routinely interviewed for pieces about the industry. In 2014, after the suicide death of a friend, Ben did volunteer work in all 50 states as part of the Be Local Everywhere project. RESOURCES & LINKS: Need an Editor, Ghostwriter, or Coach? Hire a Collaborist! – https://collaborist.org/services/ Looking for a Writers’ Group? - https://collaborist.org/writers-groups/ Interested in a book mentioned during the podcast? - https://bookshop.org/shop/collaborist More about Jason Buchholz - http://www.jasonbuchholz.com/ More about Ben LeRoy – http://www.thebenleroy.com Collaborist on Twitter – http://www.twitter.com/Collaborist1 Collaborist on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thecollaborist Collaborist on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/collaborist Collaborist on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-...

Jason and Ben talk about the benefits and expectations of a writing retreat and how it differs from a writing conference. Are you looking for alone time and no distractions so that you can write ten thousand words? Are you looking to meet other writers working in your genre? Hoping to learn from your favorite authors and esteemed experts in the business of writing and publishing? Well, Collaborist, we've got an episode for you! ABOUT THE HOSTS: Jason Buchholz’s acclaimed debut novel, A Paper Son, published by Tyrus Books in 2016, explores themes of migration, borderlands, heritage, and the sometimes hidden stories that bind us all together. He has ghostwritten books and book proposals for a variety of authors and as an editor he has fostered the development of dozens of manuscripts, both in fiction and nonfiction. He has also worked as a journalist and a travel writer. A current nonfiction project has him hiking and kayaking deep into the quiet landscapes of the many wilderness areas of Northern California, where he lives. When he’s not writing or reading he spends his time playing and traveling with his son and daughter. Jason graduated from UC Berkeley and holds an MFA from the University of San Francisco. Ben LeRoy has long been fascinated by the power of words and story to connect and expand the world. He was the founder and publisher of the critically acclaimed publishing companies Bleak House Books (2000-2009) and Tyrus Books (2009-2017) until the latter was sold to Simon & Schuster. During his time in publishing, Ben was a frequent speaker at conferences and routinely interviewed for pieces about the industry. In 2014, after the suicide death of a friend, Ben did volunteer work in all 50 states as part of the Be Local Everywhere project. RESOURCES & LINKS: Need an Editor, Ghostwriter, or Coach? Hire a Collaborist! – https://collaborist.org/services/ Looking for a Writers’ Group? - https://collaborist.org/writers-groups/ Interested in a book mentioned during the podcast? - https://bookshop.org/shop/collaborist More about Jason Buchholz - http://www.jasonbuchholz.com/ More about Ben LeRoy – http://www.thebenleroy.com Collaborist on Twitter – http://www.twitter.com/Collaborist1 Collaborist on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thecollaborist Collaborist on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/collaborist Collaborist on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-...

Having just been to a writing conference ad looking at four more in the next four weeks I thought this was a good opportunity to talk about the benefits and value of writing conferences. Today I'm chatting to Susan McVey about her experiences as a writer attending them and I give my perspective on attending as a speaker. 

In this episode, we talk about how to find writing conferences, what types of things each conference might have, how much they cost, and more! There are so many writer conferences, that we limited this episode to the East in the US!Come have a drink & listen!Support the show (http://patreon.com/EDWpodcast)

With COVID keeping us all inside, we have to ask if writing conferences are relevant anymore.

KERRIE DROBAN is a criminal defense attorney in Phoenix, Arizona, a graduate of the Johns Hopkins University Writing Seminars and the University of Arizona where she received her Masters and Masters of Fine Arts degrees in Poetry. Her true crime books, Running with the Devil: The True Story of the ATF's Infiltration of the Hells Angels, (Lyons Press, 2007) won the USA News National Book Award for best True Crime in 2008 and Prodigal Father, Pagan Son: My Life Born Into Madness,(St. Martin's, Winter, 2011) is a two-time winner of the USA News National Book Award for Best True Crime and Best Memoir). Her book, Vagos, Mongols and Outlaws: My Infiltrations into America's Deadliest Biker Gangs, (St. Martin's, Winter 2013) is now a television series entitled, “Gangland Undercover,” produced by the History Channel. Her book, A Socialite Scorned: The Murder of Gary Triano, was featured on American Greed, Dateline and in “Murders and Mansions” produced by La Brea Entertainment. Kerrie's poetry collection entitled “The Language of Butchers” has received critical acclaim, excerpts of which are published in The Antioch Review, Poet Lore, New Letters and Amelia and have won The Academy of American Poet's Award, New Letters International Poetry Award, The Amelia Encore Award and The Daniel Shockett Award. Her fiction, The Watchman's Circle (New Concepts Publishing) received the Daphne Du Maurier Award for Mystery Writing Excellence. Kerrie has been a Keynote speaker at gang task force conferences and a national speaker at various Writing Conferences around the country. She has also appeared on national television on CNBC's American Greed, “A Widow's Web.” “A & E's “Gangland” “Behind Enemy Lines”, the American Hero's Channel, “Codes and Conspiracies,” Investigation ID and the Discovery Channel's “Deadly Devotion.”

KERRIE DROBAN is a criminal defense attorney in Phoenix, Arizona, a graduate of the Johns Hopkins University Writing Seminars and the University of Arizona where she received her Masters and Masters of Fine Arts degrees in Poetry. Her true crime books, Running with the Devil: The True Story of the ATF's Infiltration of the Hells Angels, (Lyons Press, 2007) won the USA News National Book Award for best True Crime in 2008 and Prodigal Father, Pagan Son: My Life Born Into Madness,(St. Martin's, Winter, 2011) is a two-time winner of the USA News National Book Award for Best True Crime and Best Memoir). Her book, Vagos, Mongols and Outlaws: My Infiltrations into America's Deadliest Biker Gangs, (St. Martin's, Winter 2013) is now a television series entitled, “Gangland Undercover,” produced by the History Channel. Her book, A Socialite Scorned: The Murder of Gary Triano, was featured on American Greed, Dateline and in “Murders and Mansions” produced by La Brea Entertainment. Kerrie's poetry collection entitled “The Language of Butchers” has received critical acclaim, excerpts of which are published in The Antioch Review, Poet Lore, New Letters and Amelia and have won The Academy of American Poet's Award, New Letters International Poetry Award, The Amelia Encore Award and The Daniel Shockett Award. Her fiction, The Watchman's Circle (New Concepts Publishing) received the Daphne Du Maurier Award for Mystery Writing Excellence. Kerrie has been a Keynote speaker at gang task force conferences and a national speaker at various Writing Conferences around the country. She has also appeared on national television on CNBC's American Greed, “A Widow's Web.” “A & E's “Gangland” “Behind Enemy Lines”, the American Hero's Channel, “Codes and Conspiracies,” Investigation ID and the Discovery Channel's “Deadly Devotion.” Read less

When we talk about independent reading, often times the topic of trust comes up.In their new book, Trusting Readers: Powerful Practices for Independent Reading, co-authors Jennifer Scoggin, Hannah Schneewind provide us with an accessible guide with tools teachers can use to grow enthusiastic and independent readers.Jen and Hannah help us craft reading experiences centered around students’ engagement, instructional needs, and identities as readers. Their goal is to provide spaces for students to develop a sense of agency as readers and for teachers to make decisions that reflect the needs of the students in front of them. They write that “when teachers trust themselves and trust their students to create reading experiences that matter, they positively impact student growth.”In this special podcast conversation, Jen and Hannah are interviewed by Heinemann author Carl Anderson. Carl is an internationally recognized expert in writing instruction for Grades K-8, working as a consultant in schools and districts around the world. Carl is the author of numerous books on teaching writing, including the bestselling How’s It Going? A Practical Guide to Conferring with Student Writers and A Teacher's Guide to Writing Conferences.

Listen to learn more about organizing free conferences! Maybe your group wants to leap into this area. Email me at jenlowrywrites@gmail.com for information if you can’t find us @JesusWriting. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jen-lowry-writes/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jen-lowry-writes/support

In season three, episode six of Gotham Writers' Inside Writing, host Josh Sippie conducts a panel discussion with writer Tyrese Coleman and writer/editor Dave Housley. They discuss how to find the conference or retreat that's right for you, how to prepare for the event, and what success they've found from attending. Links mentioned during the show: Poets & Writers database: https://www.pw.org/conferences_and_residencies New Pages database: https://www.newpages.com/writers-resources/writing-conferences-events Barrelhouse Conversations and Connections Conference: https://www.writersconnectconference.com/ Barrelhouse Writer Camp Retreat: http://www.writer-camp.com/ Barrelhouse magazine: https://www.barrelhousemag.com/ Gotham Writers Conference: https://www.writingclasses.com/writers-conference/index Links from the panelists: Tyrese's website: https://tyresecoleman.com/ Tyrese's books: https://tyresecoleman.com/works-in-progress/ Dave's website: https://housleydave.com/ Dave's books: https://housleydave.com/books Connect on social media! Tyrese's Twitter: https://twitter.com/tylachelleco Dave's Twitter: https://twitter.com/housleydave Gotham's Twitter: https://twitter.com/gothamwriters​​ Josh's Twitter: https://twitter.com/sippenator101

There is a danger zone between our aspirations and the moment when our writing practice begins to click. You can navigate it safely if you Mind the GAP. Also: My ShortLIST for figuring out which courses and events to sign up for in the always-crowded summer of Writing Conferences and Festivals. It's an acronym-heavy episode this week, but it's all here to help you become the writer you know you're meant to be. MIND THE GAP Phase 1 - Getting Started (exciting) Phase 2 - Aaargh! (uncomfortable, danger zone) Phase 3 - Persistent progress (easy) Short LIST L - Learning I - Implementation S - Support T - Trust LINKS Shiny Object Syndrome Worksheet Deciding if you should invest in an event/course/book https://storyaday.org/shiny-objects/ Writing prompt https://storyaday.org/wow-sight

Writing conferences used to be a nightmare in my classroom.They usually involved me and my trusty red pen going through a students' writing, marking it up— adding suggestion, highlighting misspelled words or missing punctuation.  And, after about 5 minutes or so, I'd had the paper back to students and move on to the next student.There was no talk of writing strategies, no mention of writing goals, no modeling methods to improve student writing.Nope - just a bunch of red lines (and likely frustrated, disengaged students). Yikes, I cringe at those early days when I thought that writing conferences were all about me.The thing about teaching (and really anything in life) is that you don't do better until you know better. Now, I know better.  The things that I know now are the things that shaped my entire approach to conducting a writing conference with students.  And you know what?  Meeting with my students to talk about their writing became SOOO much easier when I simplified my plan of action. If you've been getting a little too much mileage out of your red pen these days, too, then this episode has landed in your ear buds at just the right time.LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:EPISODE 27: Developing a Strong Classroom Management SystemEPISODE 30: How to Launch Writer's Workshop in the Upper Elementary ClassroomEPISODE 62: Why You Need a "Share Chair" In Your Reading and Writing WorkshopPOST: Back to School Series: Launching Writer's WorkshopRESOURCES: Student Writer's Notebook (Printable & Digital)Getting Started With Writers Workshop Unit

The Writing Warriors for Jesus are holding two free writing conferences. The first event will be our WWJ Youth Summit on May 22, 2021. Our 2nd annual WWJ Writing Conference will be held on August 6th - 7th, 2021. Please join us during our livestreams for a fun-filled day on our YouTube channel or our FB page - @JesusWriting. You can register here: https://linktr.ee/wwjs even though the event is free! Registration allows the Writing Warriors for Jesus (WWJs) to collect your email in order to draw door prizes during the event and send emails of conference information. Share with all of your author friends! Let's talk about Jesus and writing all day! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jen-lowry-writes/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jen-lowry-writes/support

I’m popping in today to talk all about student teacher writing conferences!   Whether you already have these one on one sessions with your students or not, I wanted to share the structure I use in my Ignited Literacy Program and how these conferences help students gain confidence in their writing skills.

#007: A writing conference is a conversation with a learner about his or her writing work. Nothing will help you get to know your students better as writers and as people!But how do you know what to say and do during a writing conference?These five secrets will give your conferences a powerful boost!See the show notes here.Purchase my Writing Workshop Guide here.Learn more about my online course, Teaching Every Writer, here.

With help from over half a dozen voicemails left for her at our call-in number, conference director Laurie Scheer discusses this year's upcoming Writers' Institute in Madison, Wisconsin.

This week, Paul, Justin, and PT talk about conferences. What’s the point of going to conferences? How do you know which ones are worth attending? What do you do if you wind up on a panel? Tune in and find out! Paul's Blog: https://maximumz.blog/ Paul's Creative Writing Career episode: https://creativewritingcareer.simplecast.fm/96e960d3 Justin's Amazon page: https://www.amazon.com/Justin-Sloan/e/B00OJPAM0K/ PT's Amazon page: https://www.amazon.com/P.T.-Hylton/e/B00J8K7KWY/ Get the Creative Writing Life book: https://www.amazon.com/Creative-Writing-Life-Justin-Sloan-ebook/dp/B07YR2FMYK/

We could all use more creativity in our writing lives. Sometimes we just need a bit of encouragement and a reality check. A writing conference is a perfect place to find it. Nothing beats the authentic engagement and energy of meeting fellow writers and publishing industry pros face to face. In this episode Lynda is joined by two special guests who break it all down – author and fellow podcaster Landis Wade and Ed Southern, Executive Director of the North Carolina Writers’ Network.  Landis gives us tips and insights from an author’s point of view.  Ed takes us behind the scenes for an insider perspective.      Landis Wade is a recovering attorney and the author of the popular award-winning Christmas courtroom adventure trilogy; 'The Christmas Heist,'  'Legally Binding Christmas' & 'The Christmas Redemption.' Landis has been writing all his life. That’s what lawyers do. But he had a revelation in his mid-50s when he realized it was more fun to write about conflict than to experience it. And so, while still practicing law, he began writing fiction when he penned a Christmas story for his family that turned into his first published book. Landis is also the host of Charlotte Readers Podcast where authors give voice to their written words.In this episode Landis talks about the way a writing conference helps you think differently and how it helps spark ideas, friendships and important professional connections.  Landis shares a few things he learned from Longmire best-selling author Craig Johnson and he has practical advice for anyone thinking about attending a writing conference for the first time.  http://charlottereaderspodcast.com/about/       Ed Southern is Executive Director of the North Carolina Writers’ Network. He served as VP of sales and marketing for John F. Blair Publishers before taking the helm at the NC Writers’ Network in 2008. Ed is the author of 4 books including a short story collection, 'Parlous Angels.'  He received the 2015 Fortner Award from St. Andrews University for his service to the literary arts in North Carolina. In this episode, Ed talks about the purpose of the N.C. Writers’ Network and what sets their conferences apart.  He talks about the many opportunities available to writers who attend a conference and if there ever comes a point when workshops are no longer of value to a writer.  As Executive Director of a conference he has lots of decisions to make to bring it all together.  He shares the best ways to prep for a conference and why writers from around the world are encouraged to join the N.C. Writers’ Network. He also talks about a habit he wished every writer would adopt.  http://www.ncwriters.org Landis Wade -  Listen to Landis: http://www.charlottereaderspodcast.com  About Landis & his books: http://www.charlottereaderspodcast.com/about/   Buy ‘The Christmas Heist’ : http://tinyurl.com/thechristmasheist 47 Things 'Longmire' Author Craig Johnson Taught Me About Writing Fiction:  http://tinyurl.com/fortyseventhings Ed Southern & the North Carolina Writers' Network - North Carolina Writers' Network: http://www.ncwriters.org Register for the Fall Conference – Nov. 8-10, 2019: http://tinyurl.com/2019fallconferencenc Buy ‘Parlous Angels’ : http://tinyurl.com/parlousangels                                      Writing Conferences around the South - http://tinyurl.com/conferencessouth  Learn more about Lynda and this podcast: http://www.BookingAuthorsInk.com Subscribe: You can subscribe to Literary Latte Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Play and Stitcher or wherever your favorite podcasts live. If you enjoyed this episode be sure to listen to others here.

Mary and Melissa are hitting the road and talking about cons (aka writing conventions). Find out where we are headed this summer, what cons are our favorites, and the pros and cons (pun intended) of going big or staying home. How do you find a con? What do you do to prepare? We’ve got tips to help writers at all stages of their career. Plus this week’s quote reminds us how powerful an evocative description can be in your writing. Resources: Here are a few of the genre based cons mentioned. San Diego Comic-Con – TV, Film, Media, Books, Comics, etc. Romance Writers of America Annual Conference – Moves annually, all Romance Genres, includes an awards ceremony Nebulas (Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America Annual Conference) Moves every two years. (Science Fiction, includes awards ceremony) In Your Write Mind – Hosted by Seton Hill’s Writing Popular Fiction Alumni (All Genres) Murder and Mayhem – Mystery and Crime Writers conference in Chicago each year.  Don’t forget to like us, rate us, and share us.   Follow us on all the socials: @writingeasypodcast on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram

Today on the Heinemann Podcast, author and editor Katie Wood Ray interviews Carl Anderson and Jenifer Serravallo, who both recently published two conferring books in Heinemann’s Classroom Essentials Series. Carl’s book, A Teacher’s Guide to Writing Conferences and Jen’s book A Teacher’s Guide to Reading Conferences were both edited by Katie Wood Ray. Katie says that conferring is, without a doubt, the most student-centered practice there is. She started the conversation by noting both the challenges and rewards of conferring, and asked both authors to share a story from a conference that was significant…

How do you respond to a student’s writing while conferring? And what’s the best way to give feedback? This week on the Heinemann Podcast, we’re talking about how to support your students during writing conferences. Writing conferences help students build confidence in their writing ability and find joy in the writing process. While conferring with students can feel daunting, author Carl Anderson says, it’s a skill any teacher can learn with time, practice, and the right resources.Nearly 20 years ago, Carl wrote How’s it Going, one of the most influential books on conferring.In his newest book, A Teacher’s Guide to Writing Conferences, Carl takes conferring and distills it down to an accessible, easy-to-implement resource for educators at any level.Our conversation began with Carl’s journey on conferring since he wrote How’s it Going...

Whether you are writing fiction, Non-Fiction, a memoir, or are just into creative writing this is the podcast for you. This podcast is more than just about how to write as we cover the why's, when's, and where's of writing. This week Shelly Devlin is away so Deborah Monk and Mandra Biscornet interview each other about two separate writing conferences they each attended. Deborah attended Romance Writers of America while Mandra was at Harvard's Writing, Publishing, and Social Media for Health Care Professionals Conference.  Join or form your own writer's group, read books in your genre, and make writing a habit are just some of the takeaways from this weekend.  When you go to a conference you should not only have your elevator pitch written but you should also have it rehearsed so you can deliver it in an actual elevator! All this and more on this week's episode of The Writer's Block Podcast recorded at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and hosted on the United Podcast Network.

The director of the University of Wisconsin's Writers' Institute, Laurie Scheer, joins me for a conversation on the value of writing conferences. We also discuss what makes the UW Writers' Institute the Midwest's premiere conference for writers of all experience levels. Whether you're a seasoned conference veteran or a newbie who's considering diving deeper into the vast sea of writing conference experiences, this episode has something for you!

In this episode of The Write Good Books Podcast, Jason and Scott take a look at a recent writing conference they attended and also discuss the benefits of attending writing conferences and finding a writing community.

Since 2009, youth in central New York have had opportunities to participate in Writing Our Lives conferences and afterschool programs in support of the writing they do. Dr. Marcelle Haddix, originator of Writing Our Lives, and Dr. Bryan Ripley Crandall, director of Connecticut Writing Project-Fairfield, have collaborated to provide locations and opportunities for young people to 'speak their truth' during community events in a celebration of writing.

Justin and Kevin discuss how to achieve your writing goals, which ones they accomplished in 2016, and what's in store for 2017.

Writing Conferences and Collaborative Writing with PT Hylton and John L Monk

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Stay informed! Tune in each Sunday at 5:30 p.m. CDT. Kori tells you who you missed, but shouldn't have, and who you don't want to miss.  Today's show is pre-recorded. Kori and Gabriela discuss an introvert's guide to attending conferences. There are some great tips in this episode!