Melody Chan

 

Writing Links

• Squaw Valley Community of Writers  - one of the best creative writing workshops around, dedicated to nurturing emerging literary talent.
  
  
• Writers' League of Texas Agents and Editors Conference - a place where all the top-notch literary agents and editors come seeking new talent. Fun, informative sessions and tons of networking opportunities, 
  located in the cool city of Austin, Texas.
  
  

Recommended Books and Magazines on Writing

• From Where You Dream: The Process of Writing Fiction - Robert Olen Butler's master class on fiction writing that caters to the organic writing process
  
  
• Writing the Breakout Novel- NY Literary Agent Don Maass shares his method for increasing the commercial value of any fiction project.
  
  
• The Writer Magazine - a must-have for any level writer, filled with useful articles and interviews about the craft and business of writing
  
  
• Poets and Writers Magazine - magazine for the literary writer of fiction and poetry. Filled with great interviews, articles, and listings of awards, grants, and residencies.
  
  
• Never Eat Alone: And Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Time - Keith Ferrazzi's book on networking, based on a culture of connecting and helping others. Highly recommended.