I’m starting a new page of Opportunities and Events for writers – readings, contests, classes, festivals, services, organizations and all kinds of support. I’m leaving the comments field open, so please feel free to post opportunities as you find them. I’ll monitor as best I can, but I’ll need your help to keep things current.
PLEASE LIMIT YOUR POSTS TO WRITING-RELATED OPPORTUNITIES AND EVENTS YOU’VE VETTED PERSONALLY! I don’t want this to become Spam-Central. And please start your post with the category in all CAPS, as below. Makes it easier to skim. Thanks!
On October 16, 2:00 PM, my good friend Marc Aronson will be discussing his new book, Trapped: How the World Rescued 33 Miners from 2,000 Feet Below the Chilean Desert
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And another Story Slam is coming! Friday October 28 @ 8pm at the Burgdorff Center for the Performing Arts, 10 Durand Road, Maplewood, NJ. Here’s the Story Slam Q&A:
What is Story Slam? An open-to-the-public writing contest where brave scribes bring their best 5-minute story, put their name in a hat, and hope to be called. 3 literary agents will listen, chuckle, tear, or snooze – depending on delivery. And at the end of the night a winner will be announced!! Bragging rights (and some door prize we rustle up) will be claimed.
What if I’m too scared to read? Buck up, or move over so someone else can strut their stuff.
Is five minutes a general guideline? No. At the five minute mark the band will play you off stage like the Oscars. Ha, ha! Not a joke. At six minutes we resort to brute force.
What if I only want to listen? Great. Come out and support our writers. You still have to RSVP. Last time we sold out, so you better get a move on.
Can someone else read my stuff? Only if you give everyone in the audience $5 million for dealing with your anxiety and/or your inability to show up.
Will there be beer? Well, now that you mention it, yes. Not free.
How many writers will be called? Probably 12.
I can’t make this Slam … will there be others? We can only hope!
What if I only want to drink? That’s something that requires more attention than this Q&A.
More Details! Studio B Story Slam, Friday, October 28 @ 8pm — Burgdorff Center for the Performing Arts, 10 Durand Road, Maplewood, NJ. There is a $5 suggested donation – but you must RSVP. If you buy beer, it helps us out.
RSVP to studiobmaplewood@gmail.com, and find us on Facebook (www.facebook/studiobmaplewood) and LIKE us — so we can impress the all-powerful Zuckerberg, praised be he.
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And don’t forget: Pitchapalooza coming to Words Maplewood
