Do you like to write, but never take the time?
Do you have a book in your head or your desk drawer that you want to show to the world, or at least your mother before you die?
Are you a writer ready to change careers because you just can't seem to make any money?
Do you just need to get away and the thought of writing by a lake sounds peaceful and intriguing?
If you said "Yes" to any of the above questions then come join me at two upcoming writer's conferences this summer! First you can Write-By-the-Lake in Madison, Wisconsin from June 14-18. Hosted by the University of Madison, this inspiring, supportive, nurturing and informative conference has daily classes in fiction, non-fiction, poetry, screenwriting, creative non-fiction, manuscript critique and more. My class will be on how you can earn multiple streams of income as a writer. I believe diversification is the key to a career as a writer and I have experienced a wide variety of products and services that participants will explore and execute in the week we spend together. Class size is limited so that personal attention can be given to each student. Click on the link to read all about it. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail me at deb@slightlyoff.com http://www.dcs.wisc.edu/lsa/writing/wbtl.htm
Then, in August, just like Thoreau, you can spend your time in the woods contemplating life as you write at the Green Lake Writer's Conference in Green Lake, Wisconsin from August 22-27. Held on the grounds at the Green Lake Conference Center, you can take week-long workshops in Non-fiction, fiction, inspirational writing and poetry. In addition, there will be seminars on children's writing, book writing, and manuscript critique. I will be presenting the pre-conference seminar on How to write a Book the Slightly Off Way. One of my writing mentors, Marshall J. Cook, author of many books and UW-Madison writing instructor, will present a seminar titled after his book, How to Write with the Skill of a Master and the Genius of a Child. If you have any questions or would like a brochure mailed to you, please e-mail me at deb@slightlyoff.com or click on the link for more information http://glcc.org/glcc/files/conferences/Writers%202010.pdf
Don't wait for "someday" to follow your dream! Remember my motto, "Success is doing the thing you say you're going to do some day." That's it. Don't put any expectations or stipulations on it, just get out there and do it!
