Tomorrow begins the East of Eden Writers’ Conference. Steinbeck Country is difficult to describe to anyone without some first hand experience in dry, dusty heat, yellow hills and giant oak trees, hawks and buzzards, cows and sheep. The road trip runs through dirt so rich it’s called black gold. Men and women bend in the hot sun to pick strawberries.
250 anxious, eager, inspired, tortured writers will be on hand at the conference — energy galore.
For me, the excitement is teaching writers plot and scene and structure.
I’ll let you know how it goes….
When was the last time you put yourself out there for your writing???
It is putting “yourself out there.” One of the best things about conferences, for me, is the You-Never-Know feeling. It can be so hard, but so rewarding, to sit down at that table or next to someone in a workshop and say “Hi.” I always come home feeling recharged–about my writing and just about myself.
See you soon!
too much stress.
Though exhausted, I’m happy to report the conference was an outstanding success. Thanks to each of you attendees for your respect and kind words and, most of all, for trusting me enough to listen.
We’d be fools not to. You’re a wealth of information. Thank you.
I wish I could have been there! Can’t wait to hear all about it Martha! You’re always a breath of inspiration!!!!!!
I’m glad you’re back!!
Thank you for you kind words, anonymous….
Livvy, you are the nicest person I’ve every met virtually. Thank you for your enthusiasm. Your support and kindness fills me with light…….