We enjoyed an intimate gathering Saturday night. Marti, Ben and I read our pieces—an essay and two novel first chapters respectively. Everyone in the audience participated in the prompt exercise. We wrote for five minutes and then got up and shared. I forgot to take a picture of my husband, Bryan who participated, and took … Continue reading »
Winter Session 2 Reading
BWW writers rule. We read to a packed bookstore tonight and had so much fun sharing our stories about “magically delicious Irish dicks,” abusers, narcissists, bad bosses, banshees and telepathic bitches. In other words, BWW readings are anything but stuffy. If you missed it, we’ll do it all again, with all new material, Saturday May … Continue reading »
Advice from Ray Bradbury
In Zen in the Art of Writing, Ray Bradbury says, write about what you LOVE. Or better yet—write about what you HATE. Here is a fun prompt to help you discover your voice and indulge your wicked passions. (Hint: the HATE half of this equation is definitely worth exploring.) Set your timer for 15 minutes … Continue reading »
BWW via Meetup
I’ve taken some sage advice from veteran BWWer Marti K. and launched a Meetup site for BWW. Please join us—I will save you a spot if we’ve already spoken, but get on there to make yourself known. You can even pay for the workshop through Amazon.com. Easy-peasy! Here is the link for the Manayunk workshop. … Continue reading »
Daytime Workshop Details
Interested in joining BWW but have evening schedule conflicts? I’m starting a new section that will meet in Wynnewood one day a week. Here are the details: Thurdays — 10-Noon March 7, 14, 21 April 4, 11, 18, 25 May 2 Reading date TBD Cost: $240 Please contact me at elisemiller @ gmail. com to … Continue reading »
Spring Dates & More
Hello Writers! Winter Session 2 is almost over. How did the time fly by so fast, especially with all this WEATHER? Interested in joining us or returning for Spring Session 3? Here are the dates—8 TUESDAYS from 7-9:30PM, all meeting at The Spiral Bookcase in Manayunk.
You’re Invited
It’s BWW’s second reading! Join me, Marti Keegan, Jill A. Monahan, Ben Robinson III and Andrea Quarracino Saturday, March 2 at 7:00 PM at The Spiral Bookcase in Manayunk. Click here to view your official invitation. & Write on!
Procrastination as Process
Last night we reconvened to begin anew. Lucky 13 and all that. Seriously though, it was wonderful to return to The Spiral Bookcase and not only write, but discuss writing. The process. The pain. The procrastination. It used to be I beat myself up for not writing the way I imagined the pros did it—every … Continue reading »
Winter Session 2 Details
Last night was the final meeting of Fall Session 1. The five of us agreed that it was a success, with one caveat—Daniel would like to pontificate for ninety minutes at the next reading because five was too constraining for him. Consider yourself warned and bring a seat cushion.
Fall Session 1 Reading
Way back in mid-November, before the carbopalooza bloat-fest that was Thanksgiving, Beechwood Writers’ Workshop held its first ever reading at the Spiral Bookcase in Manayunk, where we meet weekly. This is us, below. The Fall Session 1 crew.
