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EDITOR'S DESK
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WELCOME: WRITING ESCAPES
Ah...I’m feeling relaxed and inspired already! The word “escape” makes me think of freedom, wide-open spaces, and creative writing time. Join us as we journey to unique destinations and unearth hidden retreat treasures that are bound to inspire your inner muse… MORE >>
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EVENT RECAP: WORDS IN THE WOODS RETREAT
Catch the tangible excitement as Margo Dill shares her experience from a recent writing retreat sponsored by the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. Join Margo as she chats with Holly Black, co-author of the Spiderwick Chronicles, and venture into writing sessions with… MORE >>
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FEATURES
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SPRING 2008 FLASH FICTION CONTEST WINNERS ANNOUNCED
The results are in! After careful deliberation, our honorable guest judge, literary agent Wendy Sherman, has made her final decisions. Read the winning entries of our 2008 Spring Flash Fiction Contest sponsored by Seal Press… MORE >>
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WORK IT, WRITE IT, OWN IT WITH JENNIFER MUSSELMAN
A woman’s home is her castle and a welcome retreat at the end of a long day. Join Marcia Peterson in her interview with Jennifer Musselman who shows us that we don’t have to wait for Prince Charming to purchase a home… MORE >>
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HOW TO CREATE YOUR OWN WRITING RETREAT
Have you ever wished you could host a writing retreat in your own backyard? Now you can. Karon Goodman provides a step-by-step guide to creating a local retreat that will offer writers a way to learn, connect, and share… MORE >>
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RETREAT BETWEEN THE PAGES WITH ELIZABETH AYRES
If you can’t get away to attend her writing retreat, Elizabeth Ayres tells you how you can find the same peace and focus between the pages of her portable writing retreat. Susan Eberling talks with her about Writing the Wave, and Elizabeth’s Center for Creative Writing… MORE >>
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THE CHEAP WRITER’S GUIDE TO CONFERENCES
In this economy, we all have to watch our spending. Cathy Hall pinches pennies and shows you how to use your skinny wallet and tight budget to attend the writer’s conference of your dreams… MORE >>
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COLUMNS
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20 QUESTIONS: CAROLYN YODER, HIGHLIGHTS FOUNDATION
Join Margo Dill on her walk with Carolyn Yoder, senior editor of Highlights Magazine for Children, as she answers questions about Chautauqua Writer’s Workshop and shares her insight about this… MORE >>
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FREELANCER’S CORNER: CONFERENCE BASICS FOR THE NEW WRITER
It takes a lot for a new writer to step out into the unknown and attend her first writer’s conference. Jill Earl shares her experiences, resources, and newbie tips for making the most of a wonderful opportunity… MORE >>
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FUNDS 4 WRITERS: THE SHY WRITER AT A CONFERENCE
How does a shy writer cope at a writing conference? Join C. Hope Clark as she offers tips and tricks to help shy writers survive and thrive at a writer’s conference, and why being introverted has its strengths… MORE >>
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HOW 2 CRAFT A TRAVEL PIECE FROM YOUR VISIT
The next time you go on vacation, you can bring home more than souvenirs. Barbara Hudgins shows you how to turn your trip into cash by using your experiences to write travel articles… MORE >>
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INSPIRATION: WRITE TO HEAL, WRITE TO GROW
Empish J. Thomas finds inspiration in the therapeutic writing techniques of author and licensed writing therapist, Carol Celeste. Discover how you can use your writing to heal and grow… MORE >>
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MARKETS: GET THE GREEN WITH PREMIUM GREEN
Don’t miss out on the fun! Find out more about WOW!’s new brand of writer’s markets and how joining the club can help you jumpstart your freelance writing career… MORE >>
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MUST HAVES: THE GREAT ESCAPE! WRITING RETREATS
What could be more inspirational than packing your bags and laptop and heading off to a gorgeous locale where you have nothing but beautiful scenery and plenty of time to write? WOW! kicks off the summer fun with an inspirational selection of writer’s retreats that are bound to fuel your creative soul… MORE >>
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