Apr 29, 2011

Y is for YA Writing


I'm very excited :)

I need to take my girls to Sydney in May for a dinosaur show, and it just happens to be the same weekend there are some great events happening for the Sydney Writers Festival!

I've signed up for a day's workshop on writing for YAs hosted by Jeni Mawter:

Do you try to attend workshops, or writers festivals? I get so much out of them, even if the information is not new (and there's always something new), I get so motivated to write by being in the presence of other writers. If you need an excuse here's my post:

11 comments:

  1. SharleneTApril 29, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    Workshops are treasure troves of information your subconscious absorbs to help you when you least expect it. Good luck and have fun.

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  2. mooderinoApril 29, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    Excellent, i look forward to a report on the conference/workshop. Ask the teacher 'what is YA?' and make her explode.

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  3. JulesApril 29, 2011 at 11:08 PM

    I only became aware of them a couple of months ago and would love to find some. My community has had 1 in the year :( You will share what you gain I hope :)
    Jules @ Trying To Get Over The Rainbow

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  4. JoanneApril 29, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    I didn't know about them...I know there have to be some here in the US. I have to check that out. I would love to attend. Thanks for the tip. Blessings, Joanne

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  5. AnonymousApril 29, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    I attended one festival and met Dean Koontz. Gave him a copy of my book too. No workshops though. But I can see how they would be advatageous to sign up for a few.

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  6. Amy WoodApril 30, 2011 at 2:41 AM

    I haven't attended very many. I've heard so many good experiences people have had that I'm rethinking my position on it. Hope you have fun at your workshop. Sounds like a good one just based on the title alone!
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  7. J.L. CampbellApril 30, 2011 at 3:22 AM

    I should be putting more work into my YA novel. Reading your post reminds me I've been neglecting it, but only one more day to go!

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  8. Mary AalgaardApril 30, 2011 at 5:17 AM

    Love festivals and conferences and meet-ups and writer's groups and scriptreadings and coffee with other artists. You don't have to convince me. The dinosaur show sounds terrific. Enjoy!

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  9. Lynda R Young as Elle CardyApril 30, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    Ha, I'll be attending that workshop as well! I'll likely see you there :)

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  10. Eeleen LeeApril 30, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    Workshops are good because writing is a lonely and solitary occupation

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  11. Maria Cisneros Toth BlogApril 30, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    Writing events are a great place to learn more about craft, find inspiration, recharge your batteries, meet authors/editors/agents, and connect with other writers who share your passion. :-)

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