"Media Release"

“And all writing is creating or spinning dreams for other people so they won’t have to bother doing it themselves.” Beth Henley, 1952.

It’s June already, wow this years really getting away from me. I’ve been writing at a rate of one to two short stories a month. It’s really great practice for me as it keeps me from becoming too verbose. I keep each story to about 2000 words and have sent two out to publishers. My muse has been pushing me in the direction of stories for children and young adults. Can’t figure out why but I’m following her lead. As I’ve stated in the past, for me, writing short stories is the best training tool for writing a novel that I’ve yet to discover. It’s not for everyone but, if you’re stuck or intimidated by the amount of work yet to do on your novel, try writing some shorts. It doesn’t work for everyone but for someone whose impatient, like me, it really improves ones writing skills quickly.
Well, enough to that. Now to a news flash. There’s an upcoming event that I think would be really good for all to attend. Here’s the scoop!

M E D I A R E L E A S E

For Immediate Release
Contact: Lea Schizas
E-Mail: museitupeditor@yahoo.ca

The Muse Online Writers Conference Hailed as First Of Its Kind

The Muse Online Writers’ Conference, scheduled for the week of October 9-13 and sponsored by Lea Schizas and Carolyn Howard-Johnson, is recognized as the first online conference for writers. All workshops and presentations will be free of charge for attendants. Organizer Lea Schizas, founder of the award winning online writers’ critique community, the Museitup Club, explains, “I understand many writers out there do not have the monetary resources to attend outside conferences, or perhaps they are situated far away. Some may be incapacitated in ways that make it difficult for them to travel. Within the world of the Internet, everything is possible and with this in mind, this conference will offer writers a chance to come out, have a chat with our Presenters, ask them questions and even attend a few of our free workshops to be held throughout the week.”


A growing line-up of authors, publishers, editors and literary agents include Shel Horowitz, Mike Larsen and Elizabeth Pomada, Hope Clark, Deron Douglas, Carolyn Howard-Johnson, Fran Silverman, Cheryl Wright, and many more. The online conference will feature a Virtual Interactive Chat Lounge where attendants will engage in real-time dialogue with presenters, a “ground floor” Virtual Convention Chat Hall where Presenters will distribute material for attendants who may then email questions and comments to the Presenters, and a Teleconference Lounge where attendants may phone in to hear Presenters give live talks. Audio downloads will also be available from some Presenters. An online bookstore and media room are also available on the site.


One of the presenters, Kathe Gogolewski, said, “This conference is unique in that it offers the same benefits that other conferences do with a variety of topics and presentations, however, unlike other conferences, there is unlimited seating yet no crowding, more opportunities for interaction, and a smoke-free environment! This conference represents some of the best that technology has to offer!”


The conference homepage is located at:
http://www.freewebs.com/themuseonlinewritersconference/
Parties interested in attending or presenting should email Lea Schizas at museitupeditor@yahoo.ca or Carolyn Howard-Johnson at HoJoNews@aol.com

F-R-E-E Pre-registration is a must to attend!



Remember, your comments and suggestions are always welcome


Sites to see, places to go and groups to join


My Writing Friend: mailto:writingfriend@yahoo.com

Nick Daws Writers Circle: Click link on this page.

Writing Workshop: http://sff.onlinewritingworkshop.com/

Newbie Writers: http://www.newbiewriters.com/

I’ll be adding to the above list as time goes on and I find more newbie friendly sites.