Well, as you're all aware MAID FOR THE MILLIONAIRE is released in July.
The newsletter "Susan's Ezine" will be out the first week in July.
I'm blogging (and giving away copies of MAID FOR THE MILLIONAIRE and MAID FOR THE SINGLE DAD)
July 6 Cataromance
July 10 at Petticoats and Pistols
July 14 eHarlequin
July 20 Pink Heart Society
August 6 Heroines with Heart
August 11 Writing with the Top Down
August 11 eharlequin
August 26 Pink Heart Society
WORKSHOP:
STORY THEME AND VEHICLE writersonline.com
Story, Theme and Vehicle
Have you ever written a book that was good, but simply didn’t seem good enough? Or one that wasn’t cohesive? Or one that should have been wonderful but seemed to fall flat? In Story, Theme and Vehicle, Susan Meier explains how knowing your book’s story type, story question, and the difference between its theme and its “vehicle” will keep your book focused. Learn the five easy steps to a synopsis and the four steps to a one-paragraph pitch.
This is a great workshop. We really get down and dirty with figuring out your idea, seeing if you have enough for a story, and pulling it all together.
I haven't given it often. Maybe twice. So it's some fresh material for those of you who follow my workshops!
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Monday, May 3, 2010
The Power of Questions
Savvy Authors Presents
The Power of the Right Question With Susan Meier
Ever wonder why some authors books seem to be head and shoulders above the rest? In The Power of the Right Question, Susan Meier discusses Story Question, Chapter Question and development of Questions for Lists of Twenty and shows you how to use each to clarify and define your story, so you'll be one of those authors other writers envy.
WHEN: May 31 - Jun 28
COST: $15 for Members $25 for NON-Members
REGISTRATION: http://www.savvyauthors.com/event.cfm?EventID=182
WHO: Susan Meier is the author of over 45 books for Harlequin and Silhouette and one of Guideposts' Grace Chapel Inn series books, The Kindness of Strangers. Her books have been finalists for Reviewers Choice Awards, National Reader's Choice Awards and Cataromance.com Reviewer's Choice Awards and nominated for Romantic Times awards. Her book, HER BABY’S FIRST CHRISTMAS won the traditional category in the 2009 More Than Magic contest.
Her Pregnancy Surprise, her first release for the Harlequin Romance line, made both Walden’s Bestseller List for Series Romance and Bookscan. Maid for the Millionaire, Maid for the Single Dad and Country Win Christmas are her 2010 releases.
Susan loves to teach as much as she loves to write and is a popular speaker at RWA chapter conferences. Can This Manuscript Be Saved? and Journey Steps, Taking the Train to Somewhere! are her most requested workshops. Her article “How to Write a Category Romance” appeared in 2003 Writer’s Digest Novel and Short Story Markets. Susan also gives online workshops for various groups and her articles regularly appear in RWA chapter newsletters.
The Power of the Right Question With Susan Meier
Ever wonder why some authors books seem to be head and shoulders above the rest? In The Power of the Right Question, Susan Meier discusses Story Question, Chapter Question and development of Questions for Lists of Twenty and shows you how to use each to clarify and define your story, so you'll be one of those authors other writers envy.
WHEN: May 31 - Jun 28
COST: $15 for Members $25 for NON-Members
REGISTRATION: http://www.savvyauthors.com/event.cfm?EventID=182
WHO: Susan Meier is the author of over 45 books for Harlequin and Silhouette and one of Guideposts' Grace Chapel Inn series books, The Kindness of Strangers. Her books have been finalists for Reviewers Choice Awards, National Reader's Choice Awards and Cataromance.com Reviewer's Choice Awards and nominated for Romantic Times awards. Her book, HER BABY’S FIRST CHRISTMAS won the traditional category in the 2009 More Than Magic contest.
Her Pregnancy Surprise, her first release for the Harlequin Romance line, made both Walden’s Bestseller List for Series Romance and Bookscan. Maid for the Millionaire, Maid for the Single Dad and Country Win Christmas are her 2010 releases.
Susan loves to teach as much as she loves to write and is a popular speaker at RWA chapter conferences. Can This Manuscript Be Saved? and Journey Steps, Taking the Train to Somewhere! are her most requested workshops. Her article “How to Write a Category Romance” appeared in 2003 Writer’s Digest Novel and Short Story Markets. Susan also gives online workshops for various groups and her articles regularly appear in RWA chapter newsletters.
Friday, April 30, 2010
Pennwriters Online in October!
JOURNEY STEPS, TAKING THE TRAIN TO SOMEWHERE: Plotting with SUSAN MEIER
Pennwriters Online Course
INSTRUCTOR: Susan Meier
DATE: October 1 – November 12, 2010
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Ever wonder what you’re supposed to “put” in between those four or five turning points of your story? Susan Meier’s Journey Steps, Taking the Train to Somewhere is a 6-week online course on plotting that provides quick, easy solutions for any author who has ever wondered “now what?” Beginners to experienced authors will discover new tips:
* The “Magic Formula” for plotting
* Could, Might, Must and Should List
* Daily Events
* Logical Next Steps
* Twists
* Turns
* Subplots
* Explanation of plot threads versus subplot
* Tricks for writing an “edge-of-the-seat” read
The final two weeks will cover these hands-on lessons: One-Paragraph Pitch and Six Easy Steps to a Synopsis.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR: Susan Meier is the author of over 45 books, including finalists for Reviewers Choice Awards, National Reader's Choice Awards, and nominated for Romantic Times awards. Her book, HER BABY’S FIRST CHRISTMAS won the traditional category in the 2009 More Than Magic contest. Susan loves to teach as much as she loves to write and is a popular speaker at RWA chapter conferences. Her article “How to Write a Category Romance” appeared in 2003 Writer’s Digest Novel and Short Story Markets. For more information about Susan Meier, visit http://www.susanmeier.com.
Pennwriters Online Courses have high satisfaction & repeat customer rates! Learn to plot stories agents & editors love. LIMITED CLASS SIZE. Enroll now.
Enroll at Merchandise Table after completing back of flyer form, or online at www.Pennwriters.org !
COURSE ENROLLMENT FORM
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* Early-Bird Prices expire soon and may not be available after the Pennwriters Conference, so order today to lock in these lower prices.
Pennwriters Online Course
INSTRUCTOR: Susan Meier
DATE: October 1 – November 12, 2010
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Ever wonder what you’re supposed to “put” in between those four or five turning points of your story? Susan Meier’s Journey Steps, Taking the Train to Somewhere is a 6-week online course on plotting that provides quick, easy solutions for any author who has ever wondered “now what?” Beginners to experienced authors will discover new tips:
* The “Magic Formula” for plotting
* Could, Might, Must and Should List
* Daily Events
* Logical Next Steps
* Twists
* Turns
* Subplots
* Explanation of plot threads versus subplot
* Tricks for writing an “edge-of-the-seat” read
The final two weeks will cover these hands-on lessons: One-Paragraph Pitch and Six Easy Steps to a Synopsis.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR: Susan Meier is the author of over 45 books, including finalists for Reviewers Choice Awards, National Reader's Choice Awards, and nominated for Romantic Times awards. Her book, HER BABY’S FIRST CHRISTMAS won the traditional category in the 2009 More Than Magic contest. Susan loves to teach as much as she loves to write and is a popular speaker at RWA chapter conferences. Her article “How to Write a Category Romance” appeared in 2003 Writer’s Digest Novel and Short Story Markets. For more information about Susan Meier, visit http://www.susanmeier.com.
Pennwriters Online Courses have high satisfaction & repeat customer rates! Learn to plot stories agents & editors love. LIMITED CLASS SIZE. Enroll now.
Enroll at Merchandise Table after completing back of flyer form, or online at www.Pennwriters.org !
COURSE ENROLLMENT FORM
Early-Bird Price*
PENNWRITERS ONLINE COURSE MEMBER NON-
MEMBER ORDER
JOURNEY STEPS, TAKING THE TRAIN TO SOMEWHERE
10/1 – 11/12/2010. Instructor: Susan Meier $119 $135
ENROLLMENT ORDER TOTAL = $
Today's Date: ¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬_________________
Pennwriters Member (Yes/No): ______
First Name: _____________________________________________________
Last Name: _____________________________________________________
Organization: _____________________________________________________
Credit Card/Debit/Check/Money Order Number: __________________________
Payment Type (Visa/MasterCard/Discover/American Express/Check/Money Order): _______________
Credit/Debit Card Expiration Date (Month & Year): ____________________________
Credit/Debit Card Security Code (last 3 digits in signature area on back of credit card, or 4 digits on front of American Express card): ______
Billing Address Line 1: ______________________________________________
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City: ____________________________________________________________
State/Province: ____________________________________________________
Postal Code: _____________________________________________________
Country: _________________________________________________________
Telephone: _______________________________________________________
Email (required): _____________________________________________________
Signature: ________________________________________________________
If paying by check or money order, make payment to: “Pennwriters, Inc.”
c/o Jackie Shaffmaster, Treasurer, 406 Second St., Dalton, PA 18414
* Early-Bird Prices expire soon and may not be available after the Pennwriters Conference, so order today to lock in these lower prices.
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Update
I just noticed I've been really bad at updating this page!
Next week I'm speaking at the Washington Romance Writers conference in Leedsburg, Virginia...topic? Conflict!
Blogs
April 20 Fresh Fiction
April 20 EHarlequin on Backstory
May 15, I'm speaking at the New Jersey RWA chapter meeting. Topic? Can This Manuscript Be Saved!
In July MAID FOR THE MILLIONAIRE is released!
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July blogs
10 Pistols and Petticoats
20 Pink Heart Society
23 Tawney Weber
In August, MAID FOR THE SINGLE DAD is released! (Cover not yet available!)
Also...
In August, I'm doing the online workshop,Story, Them and Vehicle for WritersOnline.com
Blogging...Writing with the Top down August 11 and The Pink Heart Society August 26
In September, I'm doing Can This Manuscript Be Saved online ...can't quite read my own writing to see who this is for! Willcheckthat out!
In October, I'm going to Ninc's Beach retreat, but
I'm also giving a six-week plotting course for Pennwriters. You can get more info at Pennwriters.com
Visit me at the blogs and join the fun in the online workshops!
Next week I'm speaking at the Washington Romance Writers conference in Leedsburg, Virginia...topic? Conflict!
Blogs
April 20 Fresh Fiction
April 20 EHarlequin on Backstory
May 15, I'm speaking at the New Jersey RWA chapter meeting. Topic? Can This Manuscript Be Saved!
In July MAID FOR THE MILLIONAIRE is released!
.jpg)
July blogs
10 Pistols and Petticoats
20 Pink Heart Society
23 Tawney Weber
In August, MAID FOR THE SINGLE DAD is released! (Cover not yet available!)
Also...
In August, I'm doing the online workshop,Story, Them and Vehicle for WritersOnline.com
Blogging...Writing with the Top down August 11 and The Pink Heart Society August 26
In September, I'm doing Can This Manuscript Be Saved online ...can't quite read my own writing to see who this is for! Willcheckthat out!
In October, I'm going to Ninc's Beach retreat, but
I'm also giving a six-week plotting course for Pennwriters. You can get more info at Pennwriters.com
Visit me at the blogs and join the fun in the online workshops!
Monday, December 14, 2009
December 2009
Got the pub dates for two of my 2010 books. MAID FOR THE MILLIONAIRE is July 2010. MAID FOR THE SINGLE DAD is August 2010.
January, 2010 THIS IS THE YEAR YOU WRITE THAT BOOK, online workshop for Yosemite chapter.
January, 2010 THIS IS THE YEAR YOU WRITE THAT BOOK, online workshop for Yosemite chapter.
Monday, June 1, 2009
Coming Attractions!
October
NEW JERSEY RWA Chapter Conference
WHAT'S A SCENE SUPPOSED TO DO
November 2009
JOURNEY STEPS, TAKING THE TRAIN TO SOMEWHERE, for Wine Country Romance Writers
http://www.yosemiteromancewriters.com/6.html
December 2009
CAN THIS MANUSCRIPT BE SAVED, RWA online Chapter
For more information visit http://www.yosemiteromancewriters.com.
December 12 Blogging for Ninc!
NEW JERSEY RWA Chapter Conference
WHAT'S A SCENE SUPPOSED TO DO
November 2009
JOURNEY STEPS, TAKING THE TRAIN TO SOMEWHERE, for Wine Country Romance Writers
http://www.yosemiteromancewriters.com/6.html
December 2009
CAN THIS MANUSCRIPT BE SAVED, RWA online Chapter
For more information visit http://www.yosemiteromancewriters.com.
December 12 Blogging for Ninc!
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