We learn about ourselves and others and the world
at large through the stories we tell, and the words we write. It's
been said everyone has a story to tell - but, how do you start?
Join Chris W. Angelos as she explores the writer's journey, from
inspiration to publication. For the backstory behind each show,
visit Chris' blog!
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March 24, 2007.
Mary Welk and Luisa Buehler are mystery mavens and mystery writers.
Learn how they get inspiration by joining together as part of a group and how that strengthens their individual writings.
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March 10, 2007.
Story teller Ben Rosenfield has a low cost, low tech way to change people...and quite possibly the universe they live in.
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February 28, 2007.
Raymond Benson and Robert Goldsborough wrote novels for the characters of James Bond and Nero Wolfe.
Each has since gone on to write their own mystery and suspense thrillers.
Join Chris and the Writer's Webcast to discover how writing for the estates came about.
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February 9, 2007.
Echelon Press founder Karen Syed and almost published author Roxe Anne Peacock discuss the publishing industry from their perspectives.
Chris met up with them at the recent Love Is Murder mystery writing conference.
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Feb 10, 2007. Christian writers Dave
and Neta Jackson tell us how their collaboration has sparked
several successful book series. Neta gives us the inside scoop
on the future of the Yada-Yada series. You can learn more at
www.daveneta.com .
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January 27, 2007. Suzanne Buckingham
Slade has written over 50 books by taking her past experiences
and turning them into a writing career she loves. You can learn
more at www.suzannesladebooks.com.
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January 13, 2007.
Second City comedy writing teacher Glenn Earich says anyone can learn to write funny....but it doesn't hurt if you have that special "x" factor.
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December 16, 2006.
Michael Bivona is the managing editor at the Lake Group newspapers.
Michael tells us the ins and outs of newsprint journalism and how he progressed from a freelance writer to his current position overseeing multiple weekly newspapers.
Ongoing deadlines and finding the local angle are key to journalistic success in the community.
Michael also reveals the "dirty little secret" reporters don't like to admit.
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December 9, 2006. Now that you've
been published, how do you reach the readers you want? Join
Chris and Larry Laugh of Lakeland Newsgroup, Jan Dundon of Anderson's
Bookshop, and Debbie Hoffman from the Warren-Newport Public
Library, as they give us insider tips on promoting your book.
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December 9, 2006.
Where do writers get their motivation and inspiration from?
Join Chris for part two of the series from the SCBWI Prairie Writer's Day and meet authors Lora Ruby, Carmela Martino, Aliess Kime, Barbara Rosenstock, Juliet Bond, and Karen Schreck.
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December 9, 2006. Join Chris and
the Writer's Webcast as she travels to the recent Society of
Children's Book Writers and Illustrators' Prairie Writer's Day
in River Forest, IL. Two of the featured speakers, editor Julie
Romeis of Bloomsbury Children's Books in New York and agent
Stephen Fraser of the Jennifer De Chiara Literary Agency in
New York, discuss the intricacies of publishing. SCBWI member
Kim Winters begins the day by explaining how to get the most
out of a conference.
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November 25, 2006.
Sherman Kaplan is the mid-day co-news anchor and restaurant critic for WBBM News Radio 780.
His restaurant reviews also appear in North Shore Magazine.
Sherman was a pioneer in the field of restaurant reviews in the Chicago area.
He tells about the approach he takes in writing reviews and how he uses his journalistic principles to convey his impressions to the audience.
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October 29, 2006. Cathy Yardley's
new book "Will write for shoes: how to write a chick lit novel"
tells how to get started, keep going, and get published. About
the book, one reviewer said, "the appendices alone are worth
their weight in chocolate." Visit Cathy at www.cathyyardley.com.
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October 14, 2006. Bettye Griffin
writes contemporary romance and mainstream women's fiction.
Her 11th. Novel, Nothing But Trouble, was chosen as a Main Selection
of the Black Expressions Book Club in a special hardcover edition.
Bettye is already back at work on two new novels due out in
2007 - If These Walls Could Talk and A Love For All Seasons.
You can learn more at www.bettyegriffin.com
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September 23, 2006. Join Chris and
her guest, Heidi Bee Roemer, who specializes in children's poetry,
is a teacher, and frequent presenter at schools and libraries.
Heidi has published three books, her latest being "What Kind
of Seeds Are These", and has had her poetry in numerous anthologies…plus
she has sold over 300 stories, poems, and articles. It all began
with a modest sale to a children's Sunday school paper...and,
Heidi says- being published has changed her life. You can learn
more at: www.heidibroemer.com
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September 16, 2006. Join Chris and
her guest Esther Hershenhorn... author...writing teacher and coach...speaker
and presenter…and Regional Advisor of the Illinois chapter of
the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. Her
recent books are "Chicken Soup by Heart"... and "The Confessions
and Secrets of Howard J. Fingerhut". You can learn more about
Esther at: www.estherhershenhorn.com.
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August 31, 2006. Join Chris and
her guest, Brent Brotine, a freelance copywriter in the direct
response marketing industry. He talks about the opportunities
for writers in this area and how to get involved in the various
mutual support and learning groups for writers in the Chicago
area. You can learn more at www.brotine.com.
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August 31, 2006. Join Chris and
her special guest, Rick Kogan, author, journalist, and WGN radio
personality. Chris asks about his latest books and what has
inspired and guided him in his career. You can learn more about
Rick Kogan at: http://wgnradio.com/shows/sundaypapers/index.html
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August 19, 2006. Join Chris and
her guests, author Sara Shacter, and illustrator Christine Thornton,
as they talk about their new book, "Heading for the Wedding,"
a humorous book of wedding guest etiquette for kids. You can
find ordering information and learn more at www.sarafshacter.com
and www.christinethornton.com
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August 5, 2006. Join Chris and
her guests, Susan Lutz Kenyon, who talks about her new book,
Beaded Beauties, about beaded crocheting. Then, Kerry
Leaf joins us by phone and they tell us about the "Off Campus
Writers Workshop", a group that nurtures and promotes authors
in the area. You can learn more at www.ocww.bizland.com
and you can purchase Susan's book by contacting her at EmHeart@aol.com
Listen during the show for details about our Writers Contest!
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July 8, 2006. Join Chris and her
guest, Lorijo Metz, who will tell us about her new children's
book Floridius Bloom and the Planet of Gloom. Lorijo recounts
the journey from writing the manuscript, to finding a publisher
and working with an editor, to final publication. You can learn
more at www.lorijometz.com
and at www.scbwi.org.
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