Have a query? Submit it for a critique from his readers.Then again, you could also join one of our local critique groups. Lois AT loisbrandt.com will hook you up.
Lois Brandt talks about historical research
Come join Lois Brandt at the Washington State History Museum on Thursday, Nov. 19 at 6:30 p.m. She’ll be starting off their evening program, “Home Front 1967,” by talking about what she learned about the Vietnam War while doing research for her WIP, Wearing Vietnam.Thursday is a free entrance day at the museum. Come early... Continue Reading →
NaNoWriMo starts Sunday
Lois Brandt sends this reminder: NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) begins Sunday, Nov. 1!Hemingway chose 500 words a day, Ray Bradbury chose 1000 and Mark Twain chose 3000. Every author needs a word count goal. Why not write a novel in November at 1667 words a day? Sign up (it's free) at NaNoWriMo.org.For SCBWI'ers participating... Continue Reading →
Get started with a critique group
Fall is a great time to join a critique group. If you are looking for a critique group please email Lois Brandt, your critique group coordinator. Tell her your location (in Seattle specify neighborhood) and genre. Lois@LoisBrandt.com.From Lois:Why join a critique group? I am so glad you asked. Here's the quote I read at Tuesday... Continue Reading →
Upcoming Class: Write Your Novel in a Month
Write Your Novel in a MonthSaturdays at the Bellevue College North CampusOctober 3rd – December 12th10:00 a.m. – 12 noonNo class 11/28Is writing a novel one of your life-long dreams? Join Lois Brandt and her students as they hook up with 100,000 writers worldwide for National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). The first classes prepare you... Continue Reading →