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Scrapbook 2010
"GLAWS Summer Party"
August 2010

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"Christopher Volger - The Writer's Journey"
July 2010
Honored Guests at GLAWS

A capacity crowd attended this GLAWS Special Speaker Event to hear internationally best-selling author Christopher Vogler discuss his important book "The Writer's Journey". [ More »

Photos (L>R)
Tony N. Todaro, GLAWS President, Maggie Johnson, Palms-Rancho Park Library Manager, Christopher Vogler, and Eric Swelstad, Los Angeles Valley College Media Arts Chair, (in front) Neil Citrin, GLAWS co-founder, and Dan Watanabe, Los Angeles Valley College and EITC Director.
Capacity Crowd at GLAWS meeting
"Morgan St. James - Painting Pictures with Words"
June 2010

Morgan St James at GLAWSAuthor / educator/columnist Morgan St. James presented "Painting Pictures with Words" accompanied by a terrific Powerpoint presentation with examples of how the process works to enhance best-selling novels.

An enthusiastic crowd participated in the workshop portion where selected audience members were able to read on-the-spot descriptions based on Morgan's work notes.

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"New Paradigms in Publishing For Independent-Minded Authors"
May 2010
Honored Guests at GLAWS

Another capacity crowd attended this GLAWS Special Speaker Event to hear a panel of independent publishers and printers give authors the features and benefits of going their own way.

Guest Speakers included (L>R):
Donald Jacques and Patti Hulstrand of
AZ Publishing , Ace Hall (Moderator),
René Gagnon of Allura Publishing, and Deborah Bellis of Reflections Publishing, Inc. [ Details »

Capacity Crowd at GLAWS meeting
GLAWS at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books 2010
April 2010
GLAWS 20' Booth GLAWS 20' Booth
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The Greater Los Angeles Writers Society had a double-sized booth at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books (UCLA Campus) for 2010. This allowed GLAWS to accommodate 22 authors to promote and autograph their books both days, plus over a dozen members of the GLAWS Hospitality/Outreach staff met and greeted aspiring writers. The new configuration was a resounding success and hopefully, will be the society's permanent location. [ Authors' Bios »»
Booth StaffGLAWS Executive Secretary Sarah Beach signs up a new writer using our new computerized database, while Hospitality Chairs Leslie Ann Moore and Dr. Elaine Mura network with attendees. Nora Novak and Frank ZankaAuthor/Members Nora Novak and Frank Zanka
"Beyond the First Draft - Essentials to Editing Your Novel"
April 2010
Editing Panel At GLAWS
GLAWS presented a panel of professional editors and authors who discuss the best ways to hone a masterpiece (i.e., worthy of publishing) by knowing what to look for and how to best fix it. Panelists (L>R): Barbara Ardinger, Lisa Marguerite Mora, Dan Lambert, Tony N. Todaro (M)
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Self-Promotion for Authors - Guerrilla Marketing Techniques
March 2010

Writing a book is only half the challenge to getting it read by the marketplace. Whether you have a traditional publisher or self-publish, you must promote yourself and your books to the buying public. This subject is so important that GLAWS presented NINE speakers on TWO panels in succession, one of six authors and one of three industry experts who shared their experiences and views to keep writers on the road to success as an author. Details »»
Self-Promotion Industry Professional Panel
Industry professionals: (L>R) Marla Miller, David Mathison, Gayl Murphy
Self-Promotion Panel GLAWS Authors
Authors panel: (L>R) Frank Zanca, Leslie Ann Moore, Dan Lambert (moderator),
Kathy Porter, Tom Ruck, and Gillian Lee Hutshing
"Turning Your Real Life Story into a Memoir" - Maralys Wills
February 2010

Maralys Wills at GLAWSStephanie Edwards at GLAWSMaralys Wills (right) spoke on the art of the memoir. She was introduced by special guest TV personality Stephanie Edwards (above).

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Maralys Wills (author of 12 books and writing teacher for 22 years) appeared before an enthusiastic group of writers to speak on ''Turning Your Real Life Story Into a Book." After publishing three memoirs herself, Wills helped answer questions such as: Why would I start the book at the climax-and give everything away? How do I handle my villains? Should the story be my whole life-or only part of it? Wills discussed these issues and more. In addition, she provided handouts to help authors organize their own work. She also brought copies of her three memoirs, plus her writing book, "Damn the Rejections, Full Speed Ahead."
Adding Mythic Structure to Your Novel
January 2010
Adding Mythic Structure GLAWS Panel
No matter what genre you're writing, adding a taste of mythic structure can greatly enrich the flavor of your novel. A SRO audience heard our GLAWS stemmed panel speak on this subject, including: (L>R) Sarah Beach, Author and Research Expert "The Scribbler's Guild to the land of myth", Eric Swelstad, Assoc. Professor and Dept. Chair of Media Arts, Los Angeles Valley College, and Denise Dumars, Literary Agent - Ashley Grayson Literary Agency. [Details »»
 
  Christopher Volger - The Writer's Journey

Morgan St. James - Painting Pictures with Words

New Paradigms in Publishing For Independent-Minded Authors

GLAWS at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books 2010

Beyond the First Draft - Essentials to Editing Your Novel

Self-Promotion for Authors - Guerrilla Marketing Techniques

"Turning Your Real Life Story into a Memoir" -
Maralys Wills

Adding Mythic Structure to Your Novel

 

 

 

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