This Week's Podcast Guest: Dan O'Brien

Clearly, Dan O'Brien was born to be a writer. As a small child, he created stories to entertain his friends and relatives. As an adult, his many novels and screenplays bring enjoyment, knowledge, and often, a new perspective on the world.  This Friday, he will dish about his writing process and publishing experiences on the WITS podcast.

Dan will also talk about The Path of the Fallen, his riveting Science Fiction/Fantasy novel. However, in true Renaissance fashion, Dan has not limited himself to one genre. Instead, he has committed himself to growing as a writer, which for him means telling stories that move him, including romance and philosophy.

He has also created an online writer's marketplace of sorts, The Dan O'Brien Project. Whether you are a full-time writer or on the verge of starting that first book, you will find a wealth of information on all things writing. You can also read Dan's novels and contact him regarding his writing and publishing consulting company.

Path of the Fallen was originally a much longer book, but Dan shortened it for publishing purposes. Now, he is preparing to release the unabridged version! For more information, visit his Kickstarter page.

You can also connect with Dan on Facebook or Twitter.  And don't forget to tune into the WITS podcast on Friday to hear more about his work.

Write your NaNoWriMo novel with Now Novel

NaNoWriMo is just around the corner, and what better time to finally start – and finish – that novel you’ve been wanting to write? Now Novel (www.nownovel.com) is an online novel writing course that leads aspiring authors through a step-by-step process to finishing their novels.

Through a series of in-depth question and answer sections, Now Novel helps you find your central idea, develop your plot and setting, create in-depth character studies, and put it all together with a custom-made skeleton that tells you what has to happen, and when. They also have a weekly emailer, a blog, Facebook page and forum, all tailored towards keeping you motivated and getting you to finish your novel.

Bridget McNulty is one of the co-founders of Now Novel, and a published author herself. Her first novel, Strange Nervous Laughter, was published in South Africa and the USA, and she was quickly inundated with queries about how to write a novel. “People kept emailing me and asking how to start their novels,” she says, “But it’s not really a quick answer. Now Novel is the result of all the knowledge I gained from studying creative writing in South Africa and the US.”

Now Novel is running a special on their course for NaNoWriMo. For this month only, you can get the course for only $9.99 – find out more here: http://www.nownovel.com/home/nanowrimo

Five Steps to Setting Goals and Reaching Your Dreams

What are your dreams? 
Do you have goals? 
How do you plan to reach them?

Intentionally or by default, we are all in the process of creating our future. When we create by default, it seems we are not in control of our lives. When we work with the Universal Laws and follow our heart, things naturally fall into place.

“Five Steps to Setting Goals and Reaching Your Dreams” gives a proven process that will bring you into alignment with your soul’s purpose, uncover your divine potential, and help you take steps toward reaching your dreams. This seminar will teach you how to move forward in every aspect of your life as you learn to create on purpose.

The Center of Symmetry

212 Louise Avenue

Nashville, TN 37203

Workshop fee is $15. Use a credit card via PayPal below to reserve your space now.

Nashville Writing Event

Author and Metaphysical Life Coach Carol S. Batey will be holding a workshop titled "Unleashing Yourself to Write Books" at The Center of Symmetry on Saturday, March 12.

Unleashing Yourself to Write Books 
Sat, Mar 12
11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
The Center of Symmetry, Nashville, TN, US
Cost is $15.

See http://events.linkedin.com/Unleashing-Yourself-Write-Books/pub/587922 for details.

Nashville Writing Workshop with Dianna Calareso

Stuck? Not sure what to write?
Bored with your own writing?
Come to

WRITING WHAT YOU (SUBCONSCIOUSLY) KNOW

A workshop with Dianna Calareso of

Writers in the Sky

Whether you write fiction, nonfiction, or poetry, you always write what you know. But what you know isn’t always on the surface – it’s often buried in your subconscious.

In this workshop, Dianna will lead writers through a series of writing exercises designed to help you tap into what you really know – and what you really want to write about. Each hour will include an introduction, discussion, writing time, and follow-up discussion/sharing time. We will learn from each other!

Saturday November 6, 9am – 1pm

Celebrity Centre Nashville (Church of Scientology)

1130 8th Ave South

Cost: $100 (cash or check)

Email questions to Dianna: dcalareso@hotmail.com

Nashville-based Writing Instructors

Writers in the Sky Creative Writing Services (WITS) team has two writing instructors.

Sarah Moore is a former high school teacher and college academic advisor available to work with students who need tutoring to improve their essays, term papers, and reports before turning in assignments. She is also able to work with professors and doctors who would like an extra set of eyes to edit proofread their piece before submitting to medical journals or industry magazines.

Dianna Calareso offers online tele-seminars and Nashville-area writing workshops throughout the year during which she provides coaching that helps students find their unique writing style and take their writing skills to the next level. Students will be given encouragement and help in specific areas of need.

Both Sarah and Dianna are available to work one-on-one with you by phone or email (or in person if you are in the Nashville area).