Virtual Writing Retreat July 17th - 19th

Hello, Sockmonkeys!

After sharing the information about the Tacoma Library's Writing Workshop, I found a listing for the Evergreen Writing Oasis.  Just looking at the pictures I found initially, it looked like it might be based somewhere in our area, but, of course, it's actually a virtual writing retreat.

This is the message on their landing page:

"Welcome!

The Evergreen Writing Oasis is a virtual writing retreat where writers across the globe can come to relax, unwind, learn, and participate in panels and workshops from the comfort of their home. The retreat is held the weekend of July 17th-19th and will broadcast via YouTube."

All of the events that are listed are in Eastern time, so the Friday sessions will run between 12 noon and 6:30 p.m. Pacific, the Saturday sessions will run between 7 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. and the Sunday sessions will run between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.  The topics for each session are listed on their Schedule page, but include: Writing Tips, Burnout/Fill the Well, Marketing, Outlining/Drafting, Diversity, Self and Developmental Editing, CPs (Critique Partners)/Beta Readers, and Author Platform. If you're interested in one or more of these topics, it might be worth it to check those sessions out.

Their site says the event is free (you don't even have to register) but they are selling merchandise to raise money to be donated to a charity that will be chosen at the end of the retreat by those who vote on it.  It is not required for participation.

Do you think you might attend (watch) one or more of these sessions? Are there any in particular you're most interested in? 

Please, if you see events like this, whether they're local or online, that you think other Sockmonkey writers might be interested in, share the link via the comments box on the side of this blog or send the information to PCSockmonkeyWriters@gmail.com so it can be posted!

Self-edit Your Novel Class at TCC

Have a NaNo* novel or other WIP languishing in a drawer or on your hard drive because you're not sure how to get started editing it?  This class, which was submitted to me by the instructor, might be of help.

Details:

TCC CE course – Self-Edit your Novel
Dates of class: 4/16 – 6/4 (8 weeks)
Thursdays from 6-8pm
Location: TCC Main Campus

In the course we take a project managed approach to editing your work in progress. We will be using a structured editing model that you can leverage with future projects.  Perfect for completing those NANOWRIMO drafts sitting on the hard drive.  The course wraps up with the student creating a project plan to self-publish or submit to editors or agents. 

Other notes: You do not need to be a full time TCC student in order to attend this class, but you do have to register for it and there is a class fee.

For more details, you can visit the class listing on the TCC site, ask questions here in the comments or email the instructor, Jeanne Lewis, directly at jlewis (at) tacomacc.edu.


*This class is not endorsed by or affiliated with NaNoWriMo