During this Pride month, the Writing Academy wants to take time to recognize the generosity of our graduates. So many of our past students have come back to offer their time to the Writing Academy and to each other. Giving back to emerging writers is important. Everyone at the academy spends time mentoring other writers… Continue reading Giving Back and Looking Forward
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Finding the Rest of My Character with Writing Academy
by Tagan Shepard I decided to enroll in GCLS Writing Academy because I knew I had more to learn. I published my first novel, Visiting Hours, with Bella Books in 2017. It was good and my editor made it even better. Each of the four books I’ve published since have been better than the last.… Continue reading Finding the Rest of My Character with Writing Academy
The Dream of Becoming a Better Writer
by Kimberly Cooper Griffin Was it really only three years ago that I graduated from the GCLS Writing Academy? I can’t tell you how much I miss those Saturday morning classes where I hung out with my writer friends and learned about writing from some of the best authors out there. Woman in dress and… Continue reading The Dream of Becoming a Better Writer
I’m not a downer. Honestly!
Rita Potter discusses writing her debut novel, Broken not Shattered. What I’m about to say might sound silly, but it’s true. I never thought of my writing as being heavy or depressive. One might ask how that could be, since my debut novel is about domestic violence, and my follow-up work is apocalyptic. My education… Continue reading I’m not a downer. Honestly!
Inside the Writing Academy: Luci Dreamer
Hi, my name is Luci Dreamer and I am a self-published author. My love of writing goes back to elementary school where I was always the last one to put away my writing journal after lunch. In high school, I enjoyed writing short stories and poems for our school’s literary magazine. It wasn’t until I… Continue reading Inside the Writing Academy: Luci Dreamer
Alumnus News: Luci Dreamer Announces Release of Book
Join the Writing Academy blog in congratulating student Luci Dreamer on the release of her latest book, The Burden of Happiness! Sarah Leeds is haunted by horrible events in her past that have left her frozen in time when it comes to connecting with other people. She would rather go through life with minimal interaction than… Continue reading Alumnus News: Luci Dreamer Announces Release of Book
Alumnus News: Lori G. Matthews Announces Release of Debut Book
Writing Academy student Lori G. Matthews Announces Release of Debut Book: #CassiNova
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