Category Archives: Rock Soup

  I was invited to give a presentation at Life the Universe and Everything in Feb. 2023. Two good friends recorded it for me and fixed the sound. Thank you, Kel and Stephanie, for your time and help.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cD2LODAB_U&t=26s

  Last Monday, I performed a new story called Take Out the Trash. The audience laughed at all the appropriate spots, which I appreciate. The story was originally written four decades ago and has been one of my favorites. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPY2Qx_sCQI

  These are notes from Get published summit by Derek Doepker. Any misinformation is the fault of the note taker. Q: why should authors have audio books? Some people will get your book only as an audio book. It is … Continue reading →

  These are notes from Get Published Summit by Brooke Van sickle Q: What is the first thing they should do when they write a children’s book? Attend conferences such as these. Learn what is going on in the industry. … Continue reading →

  I believe this is a presentation offered at the 2023 LDSPMA writers’ conference. Any misinformation is the fault of the note-taker. They meet How they meet. May have known each other before but this is when they are both … Continue reading →

  The full title is: The greater audiobook bakeoff; ingredients and methods to bake up a great audiobook. This is a presentation offered at the 2023 LDSPMA writers’ conference. The presenter is Nancy Peterson. Any misinformation is the fault of … Continue reading →

  The full title is, How to Outline a Romance Novel and Keep the Love Scenes Sweet with a Little Bit of Heat. This is a presentation offered at the 2023 LDSPMA writers’ conference. The presenter is Julie L. Spencer.  … Continue reading →

  These are notes from the LDSMS writer’s conference: The full title is: Self-Editing and Revision: Fixing All the Language Stuff—Glaring and Nit-Picky—to Make the Best Impression   Rules vs. style choices: Style choices Italics: handling thoughts/letters/flashbacks and quotes Formatting … Continue reading →

  This is a presentation offered at the 2023 LDSPMA writers’ conference. The presenter is Shanda Cottam. Any misinformation is the fault of the note taker. Usefulness of critiques: Critique / workshop groups are very valuable in giving and accepting … Continue reading →

  This was a presentation offered at the 2023 LDSPMA writer’s conference by John M. Olsen. Any misinformation is the fault of the note taker. Why write? Learn new skills Fulfill burning desire To get published To sell To test … Continue reading →