Talking In Class

Friday, November 10, 2023

IT'S ALL ABOUT FOOD AT THE MECHANICS INSTITUTE ON 11/17/2023

JOIN US ON NOVEMBER 17, 2023

THE MECHANICS INSTITUTE LIBRARY OF SAN FRANCISCO

AT 12:00 PM

VIA ZOOM

FOR A TASTY SAMPLING

FOOD WRITING AND FOOD STORIES

REGISTER HERE:

https://www.milibrary.org/events/writers-lunch-food-writing-and-telling-heritage-stories-through-food-nov-17-2023

Wednesday, November 8, 2023

BETRAYAL ON THE BAYOU AT THE LYNDA CAMPFIELD BOOK CLUB

IT WAS AN HONOR AND A PRIVILEGE

TO GIVE AN AUTHOR TALK

BETRAYAL ON THE BAYOU

AT THE MILLS COLLEGE

LYNDA CAMPFIELD BOOK CLUB

ON OCTOBER 29, 2023

HERE I AM YAPPING AWAY:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cFCh-MF6hQq6QFXfdQyHoMlSb4HldvG6/view

MANY THANKS TO MY MILLS COLLEGE SISTERS FOR THIS TREASURED INVITATION

www.sheryljbize-boutte.com

www.amazon.com/author/sheryljbizeboutte

LATEST REVIEW OF BETRAYAL ON THE BAYOU

PRAISE

FOR

BETRAYAL ON THE BAYOU

CONTINUES

JULIE SAYS....

"This is one of those works of historical literature from which I learned more about the time and place depicted than a textbook ever attempted to teach me. From a prose standpoint, some of me longs for a decadent romp through lavishly described settings, and another part of me craves a straightforward narrative that emphasizes character development and motive. That second part was catered to in this novel to a satisfying result of feeling well acquainted with the characters and more knowledgeable for having shared their experiences."

11/1/2023

Order your copy here:

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/54165307-betrayal-on-the-bayou

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Saturday, October 14, 2023

HOW TO CRAFT THE "COMING OF AGE" STORY AT MECHANICS INSTITUTE

PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE

WRITERS LUNCH

AT THE MECHANICS INSTITUTE LIBRARY

VIA ZOOM

OCTOBER 20, 2023

12:00 PM

FOR A DISCUSSION ON

HOW TO CRAFT THE "COMING OF AGE" STORY

WITH MARVELOUS WRITERS

DERA WILLIAMS

DANIEL BABKA

ISIDRA MENCOS

AND MODERATED BY YOURS TRULY

SEE MORE AND REGISTER HERE:

https://www.milibrary.org/events/writers-lunch-how-craft-coming-age-story-oct-20-2023

FREE

Monday, August 28, 2023

MY ARTICLE AND THE LATEST FLASH CONTEST INFORMATION FROM WRITER ADVICE

MY ARTICLE

AND

THE LATEST FLASH CONTEST ANNOUNCEMENT

FROM

WRITER ADVICE

“You never know who is reading your work and other paths that may open.” ~~ Sheryl J. Bize-Boutte

WHY ENTER WRITING CONTESTS

WRITTEN FOR: WRITER ADVICE

JUNE 21, 2023

SHERYL J. BIZE-BOUTTE

Here is the question: Are writing contests worth entering?

Well, let me begin my answer by saying that all writing contests are not created equal. There are many reasons for this. Some contests are only open to one genre or even a genre within a genre. Some are regional and some only want to hear from a siloed segment of voices.

Even so, if you happen to be among the select few who reach the finals or the even smaller percentage who go on to win, there is nothing like being able to write “finalist” or “award winning writer” in your bio.

But win, place or no, entering writing contests where your voice and material are what is being requested can be a rewarding experience that pays dividends in several ways.

You never know who is reading your work and other paths that may open. It may not be obvious, but you give greater opportunity to your words through contests. The more eyes on your work, the better.

Every writing contest you enter feeds your integrity and range as a writer. The activity of determining what, when, where and how to enter a contest enables you to understand where your work resonates and where it doesn’t. Just taking the time to read the criteria for a given writing contest may spark your muse to create something new.

You learn to place rejection where it should be, as a part of this competitive writing world we live in and as a normal and everyday occurrence for the writer. This can help you to sharpen your voice and skillset or as I mentioned above, it can even help you to find a new writing path.

You have arrived at belief and confidence in your craft and in yourself as a writer. The very fact that you are entering a writing contest already means that you have reached the most important goal in being in this place. You have become fearless and that is the writer’s greatest attribute.

You are already a winner.

LATEST WRITER ADVICE FLASH CONTEST:

https://writeradvice.com/latest-contest-information/