Need a booster shot to keep you motivated as you pursue your writing career? Serious Writers have fabulous One-Day Boot Camps. There is one coming to the Chicagoland Area that has me excited. My Word Weaver Aurora, Illinois group is co-sponsoring this event. Writers at all levels will benefit from what Cyle Young and Michelle Medlock Adams will be sharing about writing and marketing. Word Weavers will be overseeing a critique session on Saturday and hostng a Meet & Greet on Friday night at the venue location, Hampton Inn in Aurora, Ilinois. All the details will follow this interview with one of the presenters, agent and award-winning author Cyle Young
Tell us a bit about your writing journey
I started writing again after my daughter was still born on her due-date. I needed to get my thoughts and emotions out and the written medium was the best option for me to communicate to family and friends. Once I started writing, I couldn’t stop. That terrible time in my life reignited my passion for writing in various genres and for different age groups, and I haven’t looked back since.
Who do you most admire in the writing world? Tell us why?
Debut authors who have not yet made it. The struggle to becoming a published author is real. And for some it can be very long. I admire people who are resilient and keep trying even in the face of rejection and adversity.
Why one-day boot camps?
We want to create affordable options for people that are around 6 months from other local conferences. These one-day events are to be like booster shots for the authors, to help them stay focused, improve their skills, and achieve their goals.
What do you hope attendees will gain from these One-day boot camps?
Encouragement to keep writing, learning, and building platform. Also, excellent opportunities to further their education to become better writers and marketers.
What is one piece of advice you would pass on to new writers?
Don’t wait for tomorrow and don’t give up. You can do this. You can be a published author and you can learn to market!!
More about Cyle:
Cyle is a multiple award-winning author who has two master’s degrees from Liberty Theological Seminary. His Selah Award Finalist book, Belly Buttons and Broken Hearts, will delight your heart and split your belly with laughter. He is co-founder of Serious Writer and an agent with Hartline literary Agency. Learn more by visiting at www.cyleyoung.com.
All the information and links to sign up for this fantastic event here.
If you’re within a two hour drive this is a wonderful event to revitalize your writing muse. Hope to see some of my readers there.