AWC-SB: Chellie Campbell
The Association for Women in Communications, Santa Barbara Chapter presented “Confidence, Charisma, and Cash with Chellie Campbell” for their January 2011 meeting. Chellie Campbell is the creator of the popular …
Ep. 14: Toni Lopopolo
Former executive editor at Macmillan and then St. Martin’s Press, Toni Lopopolo, reminisces with host Fred Klein about her many years in publishing, and talks about her unique editing skills …
Building Your Author Platform with a Facebook Page
If you’re looking for a literary agent or want to get published, you should have a Facebook page for either yourself or your proposed book. This is an essential part …
AWC-SB: Member and Nonprofit of the Year
The Santa Barbara chapter of the Association for Women in Communications honored Member of the Year Lois Phillips, PhD and Nonprofit of the Year Women’s Free Homeless Clinic at their …
Ep. 13: Meg Waite Clayton
Host Fred Klein chats with novelist Meg Waite Clayton, author of the bestselling Wednesday Sisters and Four Ms. Bradwells due out March 2011. Literary Gumbo: Meg Waite Clayton from Literary …
How to Write Great Beginnings for Your Stories
The beginning of a new year is a good time to think about how we begin our stories. When you pick up a novel or short story where do you …
Ep. 12: Ernie Witham
We start the new year out with a laugh. Humor columnist Ernie Witham entertains host Fred Klein with stories about his writing. Literary Gumbo: Ernie Witham from Literary Gumbo on …
Writing Better Dialogue
Writing better dialogue starts with character development. What does their voice quality and style of speech tell your readers about the character? Now think about their educational background, favorite subject, …
Ep. 11: Monte Schulz
Host Fred Klein talks to author Monte Schulz about his forthcoming novel The Last Rose of Summer, and his plans for the Santa Barbara Writers Conference, which he recently purchased. …
Ep. 10: Jane Heller
Jane Heller regaled host Fred Klein with stories about promoting writers, her own 13 witty novels, and her first book of nonfiction book Confessions of a She-Fan: The Course of …