"Sometimes the imperfect is what makes it art, in writing and life.
http://www.marciameier.com/blog/2013/4/21/art-and-imperfection.html"
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The Craft of Writing
Let's use this place to share links and resources related to the craft of writing. Share something you have written about craft or links to other great resources. (Please do not post your latest blog entry unless it is specifically about the craft of writing.)Use the following format:topic: specific link or URL, site (date)Example:Metaphor: Think Backward to Write Meaningful Metaphors, Write…See More
Marcia Meier replied to the discussion 'OUR BLOGS' in the group Blogging about Books and Writing!
"Meier, Marcia Willow Rock Writers
Thanks, Meg!"
Marcia Meier commented on the group 'Blogging about Books and Writing!'
"I'm up for another bloghop!"
Marcia Meier shared Marion Roach Smith's blog post on Facebook
Marcia Meier liked Marion Roach Smith's blog post Want to Write Memoir? Let Me Introduce Myself and My Manifesto. Maybe We can Help.
Susan Bearman left a comment for Marcia Meier
"Thanks, Marcia. Been too busy for blog hopping lately, and I miss it."
Marcia Meier posted a status
"Just returned from an amazing week at A Room of Her Own Foundation's biannual women writers retreat. Read more: www.marciameier.com."
Tinamarie Bernard left a comment for Marcia Meier
"Thanks Marcia - I did a search and there are several groups with that name. Can you find me on facebook - Tinamarie Bernard - and send me the right link? Thank you!"
Marcia Meier left a comment for Tinamarie Bernard
"Hi Tinamarie,
The Writing & Publishing group on Facebook is intended to be a forum for sharing news and information on writing and publishing and as a platform for writers to interact and connect. I hope you'll join us! Just do a search for…"
Profile Information
- Who I am:
- I am an award-winning journalist, editor, teacher, published poet and former director of the Santa Barbara Writers Conference.
In 2010, I began a two-year master of fine arts in creative writing program, which I am blogging about on my website: marciameier.com. I also am a developmental editor and writing coach, and am at work on a novel and a memoir.
I have a degree in journalism and wrote for newspapers for nearly 20 years. I have taught college-level writing for 15 years. I love to take photographs, sing, walk on the beach with my dogs, write poetry and read good fiction.
www.marciameier.com
www.navigatingpublishing.com
- Connect with me online! My site, blog, or Twitter handle are:
- www.marciameier.com
www.facebook.com/marcia.meier
www.twitter.com/marciameier
www.redroom.com/member/marcia-meier
- Books I've written, anthologies I've contributed to, and any scripts or plays I've authored:
- Navigating the Rough Waters of Today's Publishing World, Critical Advice for Writers from Industry Insiders (Quill Driver Books, 2010)
Santa Barbara, Paradise on the Pacific (Longstreet Press, 1996)
Knocking at the Door, Approaching the Other, an anthology of poetry, 2010.
Hundreds of newspaper and magazine articles
- Media outlets that I currently write for:
- Los Angeles Times, Pacific Standard (formerly Miller-McCune magazine) online, The Huffington Post, The Writer magazine
- My writing is:
- Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Journalism, Blog Posts
- Outlets where I review books, TV, or film:
- Yes, books, on the Huffington post and my personal blog.
- Services I offer to other writers:
- I am a writing coach and developmental editor.
- I'm part of these writers' groups or salons:
- I belong to a poetry group, a writing group for memoir and fiction, and I started a Women Writers Salon which meets three or four times a year.
- My professional associations:
- Pen Center USA and the Authors Guild
- I found out about She Writes from:
- Meg Waite Clayton
Marcia Meier's Blog
Need Motivation to Write? Go Back to School!
Posted on February 5, 2011 at 6:30pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
“That’s an interesting idea,” my friend the agent said.
Interesting, yes, and admittedly unusual. I had just explained to him that I decided to do a master of fine arts in creative writing program, primarily to force myself to finish the memoir I’ve been trying to write for three years. Over those years, I finished a first chapter and pieces of several other chapters, but hadn’t been able to find much traction, despite the urgings of another agent friend in New York who said he’d be…
ContinueComment Wall (12 comments)
- At 5:15am on October 21, 2011,
Nancy Hinchliff said… - Hi Marcia, Glad to be your friend.
- At 5:32pm on October 20, 2011,
Susan Bearman said… Thanks, Marcia. Been too busy for blog hopping lately, and I miss it.
- At 3:47am on April 29, 2011,
Tinamarie Bernard said… - Thanks Marcia - I did a search and there are several groups with that name. Can you find me on facebook - Tinamarie Bernard - and send me the right link? Thank you!
- At 9:07am on April 27, 2011,
Denise Fisher said… - Hi Marcia, I'm going to look for the Facebook group when I get home. Thank you for the information.
- At 4:05pm on April 26, 2011,
Rukhpar Mor said… Hi Marcia,
I see you joined She Writes in California some time ago. Please introduce yourself in the 'Howdie' discussion on the group. We would love to hear about you.
And I just followed you on twitter!
- At 9:58pm on March 3, 2011,
Andrea Heiberg said…
Thank you so much for your reference to the web-site discussing the use of present and past tense. I wrote a short story collection and I used both present and past tense in the different stories and I wondered: Should I put them all in the more conventional past tense?
I didn’t and last week I signed a contract with an English publisher and the editor there hasn’t yet commented on this.
I’m very conscious of what tense I’m using so that’s why I’m grateful that you shared your experience and web-site.
- At 8:36pm on March 3, 2011,
Barbara K MacKenzie said… - Nice to meet you Marcia...looking forward to sharing here...thank you for accepting...bkm
- At 2:51pm on July 14, 2010,
Kate the Book Buff said… - Hello and welcome! I just wanted to introduce myself, and my blog, The Book Buff: Book Reviews for Regular People. Check it out at http://www.thebookbuff.blogspot.com
She Writes can be a bit overwhelming at first, so if you have any questions don't hesitate to ask!
-Kate the Book Buff
- At 2:22pm on July 14, 2010,
Sarah Pinneo said… - Welcome to the fiction forum!
Sarah P. (moderator)
- At 12:28pm on July 14, 2010,
Meg Waite Clayton said… - >Any others you can recommend?
depends on what you're interested in chatting about. I'd just click on the groups button at the top of the page and see what appeals.
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