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Mixing pop-culture fandom with literary workshops Did you know that many pop-culture conventions such as Comic-Con, Dragon Con, GalaxyCon, and Gen Con offer writing tracks? And not just for comic book fans — many have expanded into multi-genre experiences that prominently feature literary tracks alongside their traditional programming. With book discussions, author panels, writing workshops, and other special events, fan conventions boast high attendance numbers and are ideal

Music Maker Scores! This Oscar Winner Has Worked on Lots of Blockbusters The Incredibles, Cars 2, Coco, Incredibles 2, Inside Out, Ratatouille, Jurassic World, Zootopia — these are some of the blockbuster movies for which composer Michael Giacchino has written music. He's also worked on a number of Marvel soundtracks. And then there's the score that won him an Oscar, a Golden Globe, a BAFTA, a Critics' Choice Award and two Grammy Awards: Pixar's Up. ►Read More —Scout Life Mag

Healthy Endeavors for segmented population Honoring Our Vets on Veterans Day A list of resources and events for U.S. Veterans and their families How will you be celebrating Veterans Day this November 11th? 1 Life as a Veteran has its challenges, but you don't have to solve them alone. Take a self-assessment and explore a wide variety of resources for services and programs specifically for Veterans who are seeking help and support. Learn more at VA.gov/REACH. 2 The National Ve

Healthy Endeavors for segmented population The Seven Health Screenings You Need Beyond Your Physical Plus, find out which preventive tests and health screenings can help you stay well while working with your schedule. Ask your doctor about these seven health screenings and which ones are right for you: 1 Colon Cancer Screening The recommended age for getting your first screening for colon cancer used to be 50. Recently, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force dropped the age

Fuse Literary | Boston, Mass. GENRES: Fantasy, science fiction, and horror in the adult, young adult (YA), and middle-grade age categories, as well as YA contemporary CLIENTS INCLUDE: Katharine J. Adams, Cassandra Newbould, Aman J. Bedi, Meredith Mooring Ernie Chiara started with Fuse in 2017 — as a writer and client. He recalls wanting to learn as much as he could about what was happening behind the scenes with publishers, editors, their likes and dislikes, what books they

Rita Rosenkranz Literary Agency | New York, N.Y. GENRES: All categories of adult nonfiction CLIENTS INCLUDE: Julie Bogart, Barbara Oakley Rita Rosenkranz founded her boutique agency in 1990 after working as an editor and interacting with agents at major publishing houses including Random House; Scribner Books; and Outlet, a division of Crown. "I was attracted to their autonomy and appreciated the freedom to be productive on my terms," she says. ►Read More —Writer's Digest |

Sidebar: Preparing for the New Normal As we contemplate what the “new normal” might look like more than two years after the start of the pandemic, many long for the comfort of old routines. We’ve grown weary of pivoting, missed in-person, social interaction, and the feeling of community a writing conference can bring. Naturally, attendees are concerned about health and safety, expecting assurances that the right measures are in place. It’s likely that everyone will have highe

Sidebar: How to Make the Most of Conference Connections Conferences can be a great opportunity to meet others in your field, but attending alone can be daunting. If you’re meeting on-site, start by talking to those around you. If you’re online, take the opportunity breakout groups afford to strike up conversations. These steps can help establish contacts and even long-term friendships. You can gain more visibility by becoming a presenter, session facilitator, or volunteer. Id

The reality of the time we’re living in has caused most in-person events to be sidelined until it’s safe for us to again gather in groups. Because the risks of travel and physical interaction are high, event postponements and cancellations have become the new norm — with virtual formats becoming the go-to solution. For the safety of attendees, speakers, and staff, writing workshops and conferences are rapidly converting at least part of their planned content to what they hope

Sidebar: Leveraging Social Media at Writing Conferences Social media includes the word “social” for a reason. When used effectively, being active on social media during an event can help with personal branding, expanding your network, and getting more out of a conference in general. The people you meet can often provide the real value of attending, so consider these dos and don’ts when you want to stand out for the right reasons. · DO follow the event hashtag—this is a gre

Board of Directors for the organization, 2017-Present Triangle Association of Freelancers, Inc. (TAF) is a nonprofit organization serving independent nonfiction and fiction writers in the Triangle region of North Carolina. Founded in 2003, TAF is committed to educating, mentoring and promoting both aspiring and established writers by connecting them with fellow writers and the vital resources and services available to them. TAF advocates for fair compensation of writers and c

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