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GLAWS Holiday Party 2010

December 2010



The party included presentation of the President's Certificate of Appreciation for 2010, including (L>R) Dr. Elaine Mura, Leslie Ann Moore, Sarah Beach and Ann Wilmer-Lasky. They are pictured with a very appreciative President Tony N. Todaro. The party also had an amazing assortment of food for the Pot Luck, a Wrapped Book Exchange and Open Mic hour where nine novelists and a fun scene from a screenplay by John Gwinner were read to the full house a partygoers.

Los Angeles Science Fiction and Fantasy Society	November 2010
It was a packed weekend at Loscon where authors sold their books in the dealer room, GLAWS sponsored the 15-panel writers stream, had a fun hospitality suite, and sponsored an agent's dinner where new writers came to talk about their work and have a chance to pitch an agent. (Photo L.R> Sarah Beach, Tony N. Todaro, Ann Wilmer-Lasky and Ann Finnin.

Using Brand Power to Boost Your Writing Career

November 2010

Morgan St James at GLAWS

Tay Nguyen, Co-Founder and VP Product, BackMyBook offered a presentation the massive changes the publishing world is undergoing right now. The good news is that the changes, while disorienting, are nearly all good and empowering for authors.

GLAWS presentation This presentation focused on making sense of the chaos, and provide specific advice for building your brand as a author to make the most of the opportunities that are unfolding. [ more »

The Ashley and Carolyn Grayson Literary Agency

October 2010

Ashley and Carolyn Grayson at the Greater Los Angles Writers Society Another capacity crowd of writers attended to hear veteran literary agents Ashley and Carolyn Grayson discuss the state of the publishing industry, what the change means to authors, and how best to work with a literary agent.

The Graysons also shared comments on industry trends and answered questions for attendees. Afterwards a dinner was held for our GOH and GLAWS members at Maria's Italian. [ more »

"West Hollywood Book Fair"

October 2010

It was hot enough to fry eggs on the...(oh, you've heard that one before). Despite record-breaking hot temperatures for that weekend, GLAWS presented dozens of authors at the very popular 9th Annual West Hollywood Book Fair. Despite the heat they spent a great day selling and signing books for the thousands of readers and fans. [ more »

Navigating the Rough Waters of Today’s Publishing World The Journey from Novice to Novelist ... and the bumps along the way!	September 2010 Two Speakers
Few writers understand what’s ahead for them on the road to publication and success. And what’s the smartest way to achieve those goals. Event attendees got an overview of the rest of their life as an author in one day! A unique double-program with Marcia Meier (L) discussing her new book, "Navigating the Rough Waters of Today’s Publishing World", and Morgan St. James (R) on "The Journey from Novice to Novelist ... and the bumps along the way!". [ More »

Southern California Writers Conference

September 2010

GLAWS reaches out to new and established writers at events, such as the Southern California Writers Conference held in Newport Beach for three days. Picture are GLAWS member/volunteers Lucy Hall, Ann Wilmer-Lasky, Tony N Todaro, Darlene Quinn, Leslie Ann Moore, Ace Hall and others. We added over 130 interest writers and dozens of members that weekend. This is a small, but important event for the education of new writers.

Orange County Children's Book Festival	September 2010

GLAWS participated in this fine annual event with an estimated attendance over 20,000 book lovers, families and readers of all ages. GLAWS presented a full slat of children's and Y/A authors at the event who sold books and made many new friends. [ more »

GLAW Bi-Annual New Member Mixer	August 2010

Dozens of new members attended our bi-annual mixer to meet fellow members, GLAWS execs and learn about the inner workings of the society. Refreshments were served and we also enjoyed an Open Mic, where authors read from their latest works.

UCLA Writers Faire	August 2010

GLAWS participated at the annual UCLA Writers Faire where our Hospitality/Outreach Team met authors of many genres. Pictured (L>R) Joyce Actor, Elaine Mura and Gillian Hutshing. In the moments before it started, GLAWS execs/members Neil Citrin, Ace Hall, Rene Gagnon and Tony N Todaro posed with the Chair of the Writers UCLA writers program (upper right).

GLAWS Summer Party	August 2010

The GLAWS Summer Party was held at the Venice Library with a capacity attendance. It included a Pot Luck Lunch, Open Mic with entertainment by Byron Walls, and fun for all.

Christopher Volger - "The Writer's Journey"	July 2010
A SRO 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.

Painting Pictures with Words

June 2010

Morgan St James at GLAWS Author / 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
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. [ More »

GLAWS at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books 2010

April 2010

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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 »»

GLAWS 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.

Author/Members Nora Novak and Frank Zanca

Beyond the First Draft - Essentials to Editing Your Novel	April 2010

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) [ Details »

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

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 (right) spoke on the art of the memoir. She was introduced by special guest TV personality Stephanie Edwards (above). Details »»
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

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 »»
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