The Writers’ Center of Indiana was due to close because of financial problems. All the talent in this city, in this area, and we couldn't keep that simple product on the shelf? Well, word is that they are struggling forward. Fortunately they have also created a Facebook site. Thanksto the times we live in, they can still be reached and still teach. Thanks also to Chris for providing the link. http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=52741081294
I am taking a sabbatical until 2010. Check the Writers Center out. Maybe they have a class for you. It is always wise to take classes from more than one person (tho' I love to see repeaters in my class). It broadens your perspective. Remember my disclaimer at the beginning of each class: This is my way. It may not be the same as others do. Highway, Byway, or back roads, the trip is as important as the destination...except in writing because you get paid only when you reach the destination. Nevertheless, you do pick up some interesting tidbits along the way so enjoy the trip, take pics, then write those suckers down.
Speaking of links to places, Miss Heather sent this one. More outlets.
http://www.writersconf.org/
And another though it appears slightly out of date, take a gander at this site. http://www.squidoo.com/localwritersassociationsbystate#module11220921
I will be returning the final papers soon. Then I will plunge into the triple deadlines of three totally different works. The third arrived this a.m. with a sample deadline of August 3rd. 9000 words. Urgh. It is a YA psycho thriller. Main character? A teenage girl. Now if I was in any other profession, my upcoming three week fixation on a young, trouble teenager would probably get me arrested. But no! I'm a writer and now I must become that young lady. Fortunately it is more about horror than it is complexion.
Keep your fingers crossed. I'll let you know how it comes out.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Friday, July 3, 2009
So, what are you gonna do?
My Creative Writing I class comes to an end on Tuesday next. A good group of writers ready to push on into the world of the written word.
So, what am I gonna do?
It will be a while before the next class starts but I will be busy. Here is a bit of an insight as to what I'm doing with my spare time. Excluded from the list below are all of the normal things that have to be done like cutting down that dead tree, trimming other bushes and trees, watering the tomatoes including one I planted upside down ... in my own homemade upside down tomato planter. Okay, so besides all the chore things, lets focus on the creative part. All of the following have to be done, at least to some degree, before December 15th. What is this, um, July 3rd. (July 3rd? Why in the hell aren't I working on one of them? Dumb ass.)
I am currently writing a 'based on real life' story of Philip Gans, a holocaust survivor. I would love to sit down with him and fill in all the blanks but Phil lives in Florida and I don't. I have assembled a basic synopsis. As I write, I come up with something that needs answering. I email Phil...and then I have to wait because Phil is a busy guy traveling around telling people about his experience under the Nazi Eagle. I hope I can do his story justice. Initial three chapters due before autumn.
My picture book publisher, Pelican, has hired me to illustrate a tale about Hannukah for another author. Initial sketches are being made. Final art due: December 15.
An opportunity to write a young adult novel has landed on my desk. I have to submit a couple of sample chapters before the end of August which is, like, almost fall. The good news on this one is that it is unlikely that the completed story will have to be done before the end of the year, but in this business you never know. Never I tells ya.
Eiteljorg Museum holds an auction each year called the Buckaroo Bash. They ask local folks to decorate items, usually cowboy hats. This year they are going to try something different - stick ponies. I am going to be dolling one up. I'll post pics here and on my website. If you would like to see last year's effort, click here: http://www.peterjwelling.com/buckaroo.html
Now, focusing on the non-artsy stuff. I am a member of the Selective Service Board for Indianapolis. Appointed by the governor no less. For a second time. Make sure your sons register. It's still the law. But I digress. In order to serve, we have to take training and tests from time to time. It's time. The package sits there, waiting. And yeah, it's due soon as well.
That's my schedule for the next five months. That's what I'm gonna do. Now the question is, what are you gonna do?
Happy Fourth of July. I'll bet, based on sixty plus years of experience, that there will be a lot of tales that could be told about tomorrow. Bring your notebooks.
So, what am I gonna do?
It will be a while before the next class starts but I will be busy. Here is a bit of an insight as to what I'm doing with my spare time. Excluded from the list below are all of the normal things that have to be done like cutting down that dead tree, trimming other bushes and trees, watering the tomatoes including one I planted upside down ... in my own homemade upside down tomato planter. Okay, so besides all the chore things, lets focus on the creative part. All of the following have to be done, at least to some degree, before December 15th. What is this, um, July 3rd. (July 3rd? Why in the hell aren't I working on one of them? Dumb ass.)
I am currently writing a 'based on real life' story of Philip Gans, a holocaust survivor. I would love to sit down with him and fill in all the blanks but Phil lives in Florida and I don't. I have assembled a basic synopsis. As I write, I come up with something that needs answering. I email Phil...and then I have to wait because Phil is a busy guy traveling around telling people about his experience under the Nazi Eagle. I hope I can do his story justice. Initial three chapters due before autumn.
My picture book publisher, Pelican, has hired me to illustrate a tale about Hannukah for another author. Initial sketches are being made. Final art due: December 15.
An opportunity to write a young adult novel has landed on my desk. I have to submit a couple of sample chapters before the end of August which is, like, almost fall. The good news on this one is that it is unlikely that the completed story will have to be done before the end of the year, but in this business you never know. Never I tells ya.
Eiteljorg Museum holds an auction each year called the Buckaroo Bash. They ask local folks to decorate items, usually cowboy hats. This year they are going to try something different - stick ponies. I am going to be dolling one up. I'll post pics here and on my website. If you would like to see last year's effort, click here: http://www.peterjwelling.com/buckaroo.html
Now, focusing on the non-artsy stuff. I am a member of the Selective Service Board for Indianapolis. Appointed by the governor no less. For a second time. Make sure your sons register. It's still the law. But I digress. In order to serve, we have to take training and tests from time to time. It's time. The package sits there, waiting. And yeah, it's due soon as well.
That's my schedule for the next five months. That's what I'm gonna do. Now the question is, what are you gonna do?
Happy Fourth of July. I'll bet, based on sixty plus years of experience, that there will be a lot of tales that could be told about tomorrow. Bring your notebooks.
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