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Cleveland RocksMay 19, 2009
Hi , joysann here. I'm giving our hardworking Barbara another day off. She needs to rest up before she starts doing all that conference hopping she's planning so she can keep us all well informed and entertained, and stay away from any more bumps and bruises. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame isn't the only thing that rocks in Cleveland. So does the NEORWA - North East Ohio Romance Writers of America.
Saturday I had the opportunity to learn everything I wanted to know about writing a high concept story idea. Though my ambitions to produce a novel are nil (or "love" as they say in tennis), the aspiring authors and already successfully published authors (like Erin McCarthy and Donna MacMeans) that attended the NEORWA Workshop seemed to profit a lot from the presentation. I could almost hear all the mental gears and cogs and wheels of the writers around me crank into action, and could sense the creative energy filling the room. They were practically smokin'.
Prolific author Lori Wilde gave her Got High Concept? presentation. She shared the strategies that have brought her book ideas to the attention of even Hollywood. She proved to me her devotion to her art when, while describing the plot of a story she seemed to be picturing in her head, she burst into tears, and nearly had us joining her. Now that's enthusiasm. After the eye blotting, everyone grabbed up their pencils and started scribbling away. Thanks to the members of NEORWA, for allowing me to attend, share their lunch, and have the opportunity to meet and talk with them. It was a fine day.
Bottom Line: Now I should be able to write high concept blurbs. Posted by Barbara Vey on May 19, 2009 | Comments (12)
May 19, 2009
In response to: Cleveland Rocks Dianna Love commented: Joys Ann - What a fun day to sit in on a writers meeting and hear how things happen behind the scenes of producing a book. Sounds like it was an interesting talk.
May 19, 2009
In response to: Cleveland Rocks Edie Ramer commented: Joysann, sounds like a great meeting!
May 19, 2009
In response to: Cleveland Rocks Barbara Vey commented: OK, no more days off for me. Joysann's too good and I'll be out a job! Thanks for doing this, you're the best!! And I love the Drive By Video...great job ladies!
May 19, 2009
In response to: Cleveland Rocks Lori Wilde commented: Joysann,
May 19, 2009
In response to: Cleveland Rocks Lori Wilde commented: Joysann,
May 19, 2009
In response to: Cleveland Rocks mary s commented: Thanks for "subbing" Joysann--our best to Barb too!
May 19, 2009
In response to: Cleveland Rocks WW Heidi E commented: Great recap Joysann!! Very interesting!
May 19, 2009
In response to: Cleveland Rocks Jessa Slade commented: I love when writers burst into tears (or wild laughter) about a book. That's how I know it'll be a good one :)
May 19, 2009
In response to: Cleveland Rocks Missy Taylor commented: Well done Joysann! You ought to try to go to some of those conferences too. :D
May 19, 2009
In response to: Cleveland Rocks Christie Craig commented: I wish I could have been there. I recognize some those names and faces.
May 20, 2009
In response to: Cleveland Rocks violet s commented: Thank you Joysann! Hope Barbara is well & happy! We are anxiously awaiting her blog from the conferences!
May 20, 2009
In response to: Cleveland Rocks Kym commented: It was a great workshop. Lori Wilde's workbook will be invaluable. I went away motivated to start burning the midnight oil again. Cute drive-by video! Cleveland Rocks!
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