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Hi, writers --

The latest newsletter was sent out on April 1. If you didn't get one and would like to, please add yourself to the mailing list (the sign-up form is on the sidebar).

Happy writing!

Scenes from the Synopsis Workshop

More than 25 O.C. Writers came to hear sage advice on writing a synopsis from New York Times bestselling author Susan Squires on March 23 at El Toro Library in Lake Forest.

Before we let her speak, O.C. Writers Workshop Coordinator Greta Boris and I grabbed Susan for a photo. See how tolerant she is? The mark of a true professional.

If you were there, I hope you came away with helpful information. The raves on the Meetup group indicate you probably did. 

If you weren't there, I do hope you'll join us next time.

Happy writing!

DeAnna

Last Call: Free Synopsis Workshop on March 23

Hi, writers -- the free synopsis workshop with New York Times-bestselling author Susan Squires is this Sunday at the El Toro Library in Lake Forest, and there are 11 spots left. Remember, it's free, but an RSVP is required, so please don't put it off. I'll open up to the public tomorrow...(also if you RSVP'd and now cannot attend, please change your status so the seat won't go to waste...) Thanks!

http://www.meetup.com/OC-Writers/events/165779042/

Did you get the March newsletter?

Happy March!

The March issue of Writely So, the O.C. Writers' electronic newsletter, is now available, with information on our upcoming synopsis workshop, Mo-March Facebook Group, April's mixer, O.C. Writers Goodreads group, an anthology update and more.

If you didn't get one and would like to, please sign up for the O.C. Writers Mailing List.

Thanks!

Announcement: The Next Mixer

In addition to the Synopsis Workshop on 3/23, I've also scheduled a new mixer for 4/23. Shakespeare's birthday. Please RSVP at http://www.meetup.com/OC-Writers/events/166179852, if you're interested.

Thanks!

Synopsis Workshop with NYT Best-selling Author Susan Squires on March 23*

The dreaded synopsis. Agents and publishers demand them, yet we hate writing them, don't we? Here's your chance to learn some tricks and tips from New York Times-bestselling author Susan Squires.

I'll get her bio up soon, but in the meantime you can check her out in all her awesomeness here: http://www.susansquires.com.

Susan's synopsis workshop will begin at 1:30 p.m. at the El Toro Library in Lake Forest. Since she is generously offering to provide handouts to those present, we're asking that only people who are serious about attending sign up (which you can do here: http://www.meetup.com/OC-Writers/events/165779042/. Also, RSVPs will be cut off 3 days before the event to allow her sufficient time to produce the handouts. This workshop is FREE!

(If you do not have a Meetup account and prefer not to create one -- or if you have any questions about the event -- contact me at deanna@deannacameron.com.

* As a bonus -- After the synopsis workshop, anyone who is interested is invited to stick around for an impromptu story brainstorming session. Be prepared to describe your story to the group in a minute or two, and what you want feedback on. If you're stuck on something like plot points or character motivation, this is a great way to hear other ideas that might open up new possibilities in your story for you.

The time we have to devote to each brainstormer will depend on the time remaining after the workshop and the number of brainstormers present. Also, it will help us plan if you could leave a note in the comments section below to let us know if you're planning to stick around for the brainstorming session. There's no pressure at all, so don't feel bad if you aren't interested in staying. If we have a really big group, we might just need to break off into 2 or 3 groups instead of one.

Did you get the February newsletter?

Hi, writers -- the February O.C. Writers newsletter just went out to all the mailing list subscribers with updates from the write-in leaders, info on the next workshop, our next mixer, new opportunities for our published authors, anthology news, and lots more. If you didn't get one, you can join the mailing list by entering your email in the Mailing List spot on the right-side of this page.