Video Library
The Video Library is another resource available to writers.
Best Writing Advice
by Ethel Lee-Miller Early in my writing career, Julia Cameron’s morning pages idea inspired me. So that’s how you do it. Get up even earlier than I already did for Continue Reading →
Only Connect!
by Karin Abarbanel Building a writer’s platform can seem daunting, but listen to Ethel Lee-Miller and it sounds doable — and even fun. For Ethel, a platform is all about Continue Reading →
New Website Resources
Hank Quense has added two new pages to the website. The first is a page detailing the tasks associated with self-publishing and marketing a book: Ebook Launch Project: http://montclairwritegroup.org/resources/ebook-launch-project/ The Continue Reading →
Character Building
by Hank Quense An author in another writing group told me about a set of podcasts devoted to character building. All of them are short: only 15 minutes. You can Continue Reading →
A Dialog About The Monologue
Rose Blessing conducted an interview with actress, teacher and author Tia Hodge-Jones on monologues, a specialty of Tia’s. It can be watched on Youtube at this link: https://youtu.be/kL1PxQOddUw
Video Discussion on Poetry
The video of the poetry discussion with Write Group poets Carney Mimms and reg e gaines can be viewed at: https://youtu.be/fW8pcSlA6Gw It covers a number of topics such as: where Continue Reading →
Character Development Sheet
by Hank Quense Every fiction writer has a character development sheet, including me. My character sheet has been put together over the years and it suits my needs. My friend Continue Reading →
Oof! And Other Emotional Reactions to Words
by Rose Blessing Well-chosen words resonate with me for days. Poorly crafted words make me cringe, or, if quirkily hilarious, inspire a grin. Once, while working as an editor, I Continue Reading →
Video Discussion on Poetry
On 6/27 at 7:00 PM Hank Quense will moderate a video discussion on poetry. Poets reg e gaines and Carney Mimms will talk about how they go about creating and Continue Reading →
Now Accepting Submissions
The 2018 Montclair Write Group Sampler is now accepting submissions. The open submission period will last until July 31. Send submissions to Elissa Goldman at elissa.goldman@gmail.com Please ensure the submissions Continue Reading →