MFA Programs and the Business of Writing

 Should MFA programs teach the business of writing as well as the craft?

https://www.janefriedman.com/should-mfa-programs-teach-the-business-of-writing/

Writing Books

As writers, we need to keep learning, and here are some craft books to help you do just that.  

http://www.signature-reads.com/2016/10/the-27-best-books-on-writing/

TED Talks

Children's writers and illustrators might find these TED talks both useful and inspiring.

https://groggorg.blogspot.com/2016/11/ted-talks-for-childrens-writers-and.html

100 Writing Blogs

Here is a list of 100 writing blogs along with a description of their contents.

http://blog.feedspot.com/2016/01/08/top-100-writing-blogs/

Craft Books

If you're looking for a writing craft book, this list will help you make a decision on which to read next.

http://ingridsundberg.com/2016/01/05/ingrids-monster-list-writing-craft-books/

Choosing a Workshop

The first step is to identify what you want and need.

http://cynthialeitichsmith.blogspot.com/2014/12/guest-post-jean-reidy-on-choosing.html

Writing Videos

Brian Sanderson has posted videos of all his lectures from his 2013 creative writing course.

http://www.writeaboutdragons.com/

Writing Workshops

Here's a list of upcoming writing workshops. 

http://vonnacarter.com/wordpress/?page_id=9255

Craft Books

Author Ingrid Sundberg's list of her favorite ten writing craft books.


http://ingridsnotes.wordpress.com/2013/02/12/craft-book-connoisseur/

Choosing a Writers' Conference

How do you decide whether a particular conference is worth it? 

http://childrenspublishing.blogspot.com/2012/08/lets-play-is-it-worth-it-writers.html

M.F.A. Programs in Children's Literature

Here's a cheat sheet to help you decide which program is best for you. 

http://childrenspublishing.blogspot.com/2012/06/mfa-cheat-sheet.html

Creative Writing Degrees

How to you choose the best BFA/MFA program? 

http://www.danutakean.com/blog/how-to-choose-a-creative-writing-degree-course/

Jewish-Themed Books

Barb Krasner's Highlights Foundation course on writing children's books with Jewish themes.
http://www.highlightsfoundation.org/pages/current/FWsched_jewishThemed_11.html

Writing Degrees

Types of degree programs, both online and on-campus.
http://nouveauwriter.blogspot.com/2010/11/guest-post-degree-options-for-aspiring.html

Chautaqua Scholarship

Highlights Foundation offers scholarships for their Writers Workshop at Chautauqua (deadline 2/11/2011)
http://www.highlightsfoundation.org/scholarshipNewsletters/Scholarships.html

Writer's Digest

Information, resources, and community from the magazine of the same name.
http://writersdigest.com/

American Library Association 2009 Conference

Chicago, IL July 9- July 15, 2009. Over 300 educational programs, over 2000 committee meetings and events, exhibits, general sessions, and more.
http://www.ala.org/ala/conferencesevents/upcoming/annual/

Strategies for Success

Free download-- The Career Novelist: A Literary Agent Offers Strategies for Success by Donald Maass.
http://www.2morrow.bc.ca/documents/career_novelist_DonaldMaass.pdf

Highlights Foundation Workshops

The Highlights Foundation offers workshops in many areas of writing for children, such as: historical fiction, editing for writers, non-fiction, writing from the heart, whole novel, poetry, biography, picture books, and more. A limited amount of grant money is available.
http://www.highlightsfoundation.org/pages/current/founders_top.html

SCBWI - L.A. Conference, August 7-10, 2009

Registration opened today for the 38th annual L.A. conference. One workshop has already sold out, so register early if you'd like to attend.
http://www.scbwi.org/Conference.aspx?Con=2