LITERARY ARTISTS ON STAGE II

Literary Artists on Stage II was a stupendous success. Over thirty artists performed and both shows were filled to capacity. Skits, songs, poetry, essays, memoirs, humor, novel excerpts, we had it all.
The Meridian Star did two write-ups, front page coverage on Thursday, the 19th, and a small piece in Sunday’s paper. The local television station, WTOK, had coverage on the ten o’clock news the night of the event.
I will notify you when the next event is set. Get out your pieces, dust them off, and join us for the next event. Email me about your interest in either participating or facilitating one in your area.
richput@mywebemail.net


NEWS ON LITERARY AGENT: For the memoir, non-fiction, short story collection writer, Julie Barer, Barer Literary Agency is seeking more clients. Her website is: www.barerliterary.com

WEBSITE TO LIVE IN: www.mediabistro.com –This website offers updated information on publishers, agents, freelancing, etc. I joined this website recently and have to force myself to leave.

GOOD CRITIQUE WEBSITES: www.zoetrope.com and www.fanstory.com
Professional sites, lots of guidance and advise and news on the writing craft

FOR LATEST WRITING CONTEST INFORMATION: www.fundsforwriters.com

WRITING CONFERENCES IN SOUTHEAST UNITED STATES:
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, MONTOGOMERY, ALABAMA
The Truth About Self-Publication
May 6, Oct 28, 2006
Screenwriting For the Movies
May 6, Oct 28, 2006
How To Become A Published Author
May 6, Oct 28, 2006
Short Story & Novel Feedback
May 7, Oct 29, 2006
Creating Your Novel
May 7, Oct 29, 2006

http://www.alabamawritersconclave.org
Auburn , Alabama
3-day conference beginning July 21st
Francesca Gross
2229 Chapel Road
Birmingham, AL 35226



SOUTHEAST WRITERS ASSOCIATION
http://www.southeasternwriters.com/conference.htm


Annual Writers Conference
June 18-22, 2006

Email: purple@southeasternwriters.com to receive brochure


Boost your word power:
bellicose: warlike, aggressive, quarrelsome
paramour: lover, often secret, now allowed by law
probity: honesty, uprightness
gravid: pregnant or enlarged with something

QUOTE OF THE DAY: Writers, like teeth, are divided into incisors and grinders. Walter Bagehot, journalist

My news: My poem, Even Now, has been optioned by Blue Mountain Arts. This is my third option with them.
I will be judging the literary art division of Northeast Junior High’s Cultural Arts Fair, January 26, 2006
MY END OF THE WORLD, young-adult fiction is progressing well now. Still waiting news on New Orleans Dream
That’s all for new. Stay cool, keep writing, and don’t stop submitting.

Richelle Putnam
www.authorsden.com/richellemputnam