We’re always so excited when we can report a special offer to our Wanderland Writers. Left Coast Writers will receive 10% off on the Intensive Writing Weekend for Y/A and Middle Grade Readers (7/16-7/17/16), the Mystery Writers Conference (7/28-7/31/16) and the Travel Writers Conference (8/11-8/14/16)! Sign up and receive the discount, or tell your literary pals they can join Left Coast Writer to receive this and so many other benefits. You’ll find all of the conferences listed on the Book Passage website, but here’s more info on one of our favorites: The Book Passage Travel Writers & Photographers Conference has an extraordinary,...
Read MoreAugust 13-16, 2015 – Corte Madera, CA The Premier Conference in the World for Travel Writers and Photographers! Join Left Coast Writers Founder Linda Watanabe McFerrin, some of our Left Coast Writers and Wanderland Writers and a host of publishers, editors, agents, and other travel industry professionals this August at the 2015 Book Passage Travel Writers Conference. The Book Passage Travel Writers & Photographers Conference has an extraordinary, international reputation among publishers, editors, and writers. Now in its 22nd year, this four-day Conference offers an array of writing and photography workshops in the morning, a full afternoon of panels and...
Read MoreLinda Watanabe McFerrin – The Plot Thickens Sometimes even a Wanderland Writer ™ needs to do a little homework. This is the first in a series of monthly workshops on craft that I’ll be leading at Book Passage in Corte Madera. The workshops will cover plot, character building, scene making, dialogue, and more. Dominican College credit is available for workshop participants. 01/25/2014 10:00 am End: 01/25/2014 4:00 pm Sat. Jan. 25 • 10:00-4:00 pm • $105 Aristotle called plot “the most important element of storytelling.” But to plot properly, you must have a plan, and the plan must give rise to emotion. Does the plot always seem to elude you?...
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