If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door. -Milton Berle Dear Writers, This weekend was the Writing Novels for Young People Retreat at VCFA. Cindy Faughnan and I have been planning and running this event for many years. This is the place and event where I practiced. I learned. I made friends. I became a teacher….
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Why THIS retreat?
Tomorrow is registration day for the Writing Novels for Young People Retreat at Vermont College of Fine Arts. (insert: squeal!!!!) This weekend is one of my favorites of the year. Why? This retreat, unlike many retreats, focuses solely on CRAFT. Although we invite an editor, there is no talk of markets or trends or deals. In other words:…
The Novel Writing Retreat at VCFA is almost here!
I love organizing this retreat. Mostly, because I love going to it. Why? I always learn something about the craft. Everyone who speaks at this retreat adds something to my understanding. Being back at VCFA puts me in a magic place. I always leave with ideas. Some people don’t believe me when I tell them…