Today I have something fun to share…a special chance to win some help with your writing bills. Awesome, right? Some of you may know Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi of Writers Helping Writers. Today they are…
Originally posted June 11, 2014. Now that we've made it to days 2 & 3 of the Writers' Police Academy, the real fun begins! The day begins with an orientation and announcements, given by Lee Lofland,…
Originally posted on July 1, 2014.
Tonight is the start of the Writers’ Police Academy, a hands-on school for writers, readers, and lovers of all things criminal. It is a lot of fun and very educational, especially for mystery and crime writers. While I won’t be attending this year, I have attended the past three years, I thought it would be fun to give you some info about the academy in case you want to check it out next year. You really should, because it is a blast! The academy is held over a long weekend in September at Guilford Technical College in Jamestown, NC, which is pretty close to Greensboro, NC. Being a North Carolinian I can tell you the weather is hit-or-miss in September. The first year I went it rained so hard I was drenched all day. Note to self: Bring an extra pair of shoes in case it rains and you are doing outdoor activities. Walking around in wet shoes for 2 days was no fun! The second-year was pretty nice, so I opted for more outdoor workshops. The third-year was hot, so I stayed indoors for most of the workshops. My advice is to be prepared for anything.
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