Are you passionate about writing?
Do you crave artistic expression through the written word? Do you love to read and savor the way that particular word was chosen or the way that specific sentence was crafted? That's me. I am an aw
ard-winning journalist, author, published poet, photographer, teacher, and former director of the Santa Barbara Writers Conference. I also love to help other writers achieve their own writing goals, and so I teach creative writing and help authors with marketing their work. (See my full bio here.)
My latest book, Navigating the Rough Waters of Today's Publishing World, Critical Advice for Writers From Industry Insiders, will be published June 1, 2010, by Quill Driver Books. (See a preview here.)
I have an author page at Red Room, and I invite you to visit me there, as well. You'll find more of my work, plus a list of events where I will be speaking or teaching in coming months.
In addition to my own writing, I offer private writing classes and workshops. Click here to see what some of my students say about my classes.
Later in 2010, I will offer week-long guided writing retreats at a lovely estate in beautiful Santa Barbara, CA. The retreats will be an opportunity for writers to get away from all distractions of life for a week of intensive focus on writing. I'll offer optional guided writing sessions in the mornings throughout the week, but, most of all, the time is for you! If you are interested in attending one of my retreats, please e-mail.
If you are interested in joining my classes or upcoming workshops, please do the same. I look forward to hearing from you!