Chip MacGregor

I just discovered that Chip MacGregor has retired from blogging. The archives are still up, so check out his postings. There are some extremely helpful tips for writers on there. Maybe he'll write a book (or has he?)!

Writer's Digest Conference January 2011

Writer's Digest Conference in New York, January 21-23, 2011. Topics include branding, marketing, publishing options, revision, building the perfect plot, blogging, and more. Check out the session descriptions and speakers. There is something for everyone!

Self Publishing Article by David Carnoy

I found this informative article on self-publishing by David Carnoy (editor at CNET): Self-publishing a book: 25 things you need to know. He covers the why and how, as well as caveats of self-publishing. A must-read for anyone considering self-publishing.

SCBWI-National Conference

The 2011 SCBWI Winter Conference will be held in New York City this year. My family lives in New Jersey and Delaware. I'm seriously thinking of going to the conference and visiting my family. It's a big expense and I'll need to get one of my stories seriously polished to make it worth while.