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Site Last Updated ~ 6/22/09 Next Scheduled Update ~ 6/30/09
P2P to Attend Workshop at Siena Heights
Pen to Paper is excited to be attending the second annual "Writing With the Pros" creative writing workshop on the campus of Siena Heights University this week in Adrian, Michigan.
All members - current and prospective - are signed up and anxious to get started on the short story session led by noted author Philip F. Deaver. The workshop begins Wednesday night, June 24th, and concludes with brunch and an opportunity to present on Sunday in Sage Union. Siena Heights faculty member Saleem Peeradina will lead the poetry session, and both authors will present in a special event in Sage Union on Friday night at 7 p.m.
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Pen to Paper Alum "Romances" Success
FORMER P2P MEMBER Jill Kemerer (far right) recently announced an exciting bit of success in her quest to became a published author with Harlequin Romance. Opening what she thought was a standard rejection notice on a manuscript submitted over a year ago, and even though it was a rejection, Jill was delighted to find the following encouragement amid the postive commentary from Harlequin.
"You are clearly a talented writer... We would be happy to read anything further you have to submit."
In the world of publishing sometimes bad news is good news and Pen to Paper is thrilled for Jill.
Follow Jill's career at her personal website, www.jillkemerer.com.
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What Goes On at These Meetings, Anyway?
June 16th: The meeting opened with the teakettle and delicious blueberry bread and oatmeal cookies provided by Jan and Pat. General discussion included comments on the website, and how to address the issue of unapproved representation of Pen to Paper on other websites.
The short fiction pieces were read and each member's work was critiqued according to the parameters of her personalized critique form. Meeting length was adjusted to provide adequate attention to each member's work.
Pat presented the assignment for July 7th, a personal essay of 1000 - 1200 words detailing each member's "Path to Writing." Timing of assignment was excellent, given the arrival of our two potential new members. Due to its personal nature, the assignment will not be critiqued.
All five Pen to Paper members - current and prospective - will be attending the "Writing With the Pros" workshop hosted at Siena Heights University beginning Wednesday, June 24th. The group is very excited about this great opportunity!
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Writers Read ... Right?
Natalie Goldberg on writing:
"Basically, if you want to become a good writer, you need to do three things. Read a lot, listen well and deeply, and write a lot. And don't think too much. Just enter the heat of words and sounds and colored sensations and keep your pen moving across the page."
From Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within
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P2P READS
P2P MEMBERS read a wide variety of books and publications. Education, entertainment, skill building, curiosity, and idea mining are just some of the motivators behind the reads we reach for. Each month, check out what one of the P2P'ers is reading ... and why.
Stay Tuned...
Another installment of Pen to Paper reviews soon to come...
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