Wednesday, June 3... Feeling Grateful !

You wouldn't think that a lot of people need elevators, but you’d be wrong, and that’s why Glenn Bowie works six days a week. Sometimes seven. (Here’s his site in case you need one: hamiltonelevatorinteriors.com). So the question is, how is he able to – and why is he willing to – spend so many Saturdays being the photographer for the Newton Writing and Publishing Center? The answer is: we don’t know. We seriously don’t have any idea why he is so good to us, and so generous with his time and talents. Did we do something amazing for him in a past life, and he’s finally paying us back? For whatever reason, Glenn is one of the people we are most grateful for.

We are also grateful to the writing community – both local and national via Facebook – who share our posts and our excitement. We are grateful to everyone who sponsors us by becoming a member, or buys a mug, mouse pad or key chain. Believe me, it all helps!

    

 This first year is going to be tough. It’s a challenge to get the word out, especially when there are so many other places that offer workshops. But what people need to keep in mind is that since we are affiliated with Big Table Publishing and Boston Literary Magazine, we have that publishing component... when writers bribe us with flowers or candy, we put their submission at the top of the pile. Anyone who brings donuts is usually offered a contract on the spot.

And if you’re a writer, nothing beats the energy you get from hanging out with other writers. When you come here, you leave feeling invigorated.

But we can’t keep going without your help!

If you or someone you know would like to get involved either at a membership level or by taking one of our workshops, please let us know!

Our first workshop is Sunday, June 14. I offered this workshop a few years ago at the New England Mobile Book Fair, and the response was so big that we had to do it on a second day. All participants will receive a FREE copy of my writing guide, The Revision Process. Published ten years ago (a second edition is in the works) it got rave reviews for the advice, but what most people commented on how funny it was. Recently I picked up a copy and looked through, and I have to admit, I laughed out loud at some places; I had forgotten what a blast it is!

So to everyone who has supported us in one way or another, WE THANK YOU. For those of you who will help us spread the word by sharing this blog, WE THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!