SHALLA CHATS now at Colorado Springs Fiction Writers Group

It's always wonderful to see one of my "chats" out there for others to read. . .

My intention has always been to spread helpful information that will help others achieve their writing goals. . . (oh, do I sound like a politician? :)



Write Sex: Getting Characters' Chemistry Sizzling Off the Page! by Shalla de Guzman

This interview with Gena Showalter opens the door to irresistable characters...



Isn't it lovely, CFSWG put this beautiful picture with it?

Thanks to everyone at CFSWG!

SHALLA MINGLES with Bravo TV's Sitcom Writers

Yep! Shalla's interviewing screenwriter Mark Treitel

this September at SHALLA GOES HOLLYWOOD

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--How cool is that?!
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...Who's Mark???
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He's one of the finalists in Bravo's new reality TV show,
Situation Comedy.
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With creators/stars Sean Hayes (Will and Grace) and Todd Milliner, Maxine Lapiduss (consulting Producer on "Ellen") and Stan Zimmerman (Gilmore Girls)
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Love the reality TV's Executive Producer,

Maxine Lapiduss

(Ellen, Roseanne, Home Improvement, etc)?
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She's a darling on the show. Did you know she sings, acts, been a stand up comedian, etc and she's got a website here
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ACCORDING TO SHALLA:
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Screenwriter Shoe Schuster says,
he'd really, truly like it if you vote for his team The Sperm Donor, to help, here's a subtle reminder: (MORE AT SHALLA GOES HOLLYWOOD)
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You're Invited! Meet Literary Agent Stephanie Lee

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That's right, we're meeting another top literary agent!

Write Non-fiction?

..................Chick Lit?

........................Multi-cultural?

.................................Commercial Literary?



Like to know more about Manus & Associates Literary Agency? Ask Stephanie.



Who’s Stephanie Lee?

Stephanie Lee has been with Manus & Associates Literary Agency -- a national firm representing authors for over 20 years from offices in New York and the San Francisco Bay Area -- since 1997.

She brings to the agency and her clients the benefits of extensive studies in the craft of writing. She holds a B.A. in literature and creative writing (fiction) from Stanford University, has studied poetry and fiction at Oxford University, and has been selected for writing workshops with some of New York’s top editors.

She is considered to be an editorial agent, actively involved in the development and marketing of her clients’ work.Stephanie's list includes prescriptive nonfiction including women’s issues, GenX/GenY issues, dating/relationships, and self-help served with humor, and narrative non-fiction, intriguing memoirs, popular science, and popular culture. Her fiction interests include commercial literary fiction, women's fiction, chick-lit, multi-cultural fiction, and new voices.




Examples of her clients and projects:

“Tales from the Scale: Real Women Weigh in on Thunder Thighs, Cheese Fries, and Feeling Good…At Any Size” (Adams Media), edited by popular blogger Erin J. Shea;

“Avoiding Prison and Other Noble Vacation Goals: Adventures in Love and Danger” (Three Rivers), a memoir by Wendy Dale;

“Love Like That” (Red Dress Ink), a novel by Amanda Hill;

“I Can’t Believe I’m Buying This Book: A Commonsense Guide to Successful Internet Dating” (Ten Speed Press) by Evan Marc Katz, whose second book co-written with TelevisionWithoutPity.com writer Linda Holmes, “Why You’re Still Single,” will be out with Plume next year.


NEWS

SHALLA MINGLES with Bravo TV's Sitcom Writers

Yep! Shalla's interviewing screenwriter Mark Treitel this September.

Check it out

SHALLA MINGLES with screenwriter Shoe Schuster

Tips on Editing Your Manuscript, News and more...

Shalla's latest buzz?

I'm ready to edit my manuscript and guess what?

A wonderful agent suggested SELF-EDITING FOR FICTION WRITERS: How to Edit Yourself into Print by Renni Browne, Dave King, George Booth (Illustrator)


So, I immediately got hold of it. Now, I'm using its info, blogging about my progress and sharing its tips and tricks here: ADVANCE WITH SHALLA Join me :)




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NEWS!

Our Q&A with Literary Agent Stephanie Lee from the Manus and Associates Agency is coming soon! August 24 only at the ShalladeGuzman Writers Group.

For more: SHALLA BUZZ

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More NEWS!

Introducing the new poster for the ShalladeGuzman Writers Group

(Don't see the pic? Click here)

Like to meet agents? Publishers? Other writers?

it's all free, we're just writers helping each other :)

Join Us

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Plus-Size News!

Remember Shoe Schuster?

He’s one of the writers competing in Bravo’s latest reality TV show, Situation Comedy. Yeah, from the Sperm Donor team.

--Guess what? We didn't chat, we mingled… SHALLA MINGLES with screenwriter Shoe Schuster, get it on SHALLA GOES HOLLYWOOD this August, coming soon!

Good morning sunshine! Shalla's Back :)

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What's up, doc?

.....................Blogs, baby ;)

SHALLA JOURNAL My take on the latest shows on TV, usually related to writing. (Yeah, 'been writing about Bravo's Reality TV show, Situation Comedy where writers compete to create the next great sitcom, and guess what? One of the contestants, Shoe Schuster, emailed and said "thanks for the support" :)

Nice to know folks are tuning in to the Shalla Journal... good luck guys!

SHALLA WEEKLY FIX Shalla's current writing inspirations, may stir your imagination too.

ADVANCE WITH SHALLA How to write a best-seller? Let's hone our skills. Research what works. Currently, we're reading SELF-EDITING FOR FICTION WRITERS: How to Edit Yourself into Print

Why so many Shalla Blogs?

Please refer to Writers Boost Your Website Traffic

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NEWS

(My sister sent me this)

Someone e-mailed this to me regarding your driver license...

anyone can view it!

Go to:
http://www.license.shorturl.com/