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  Anyone interested in nature writing and other forms of essay?

  Essays are my passion, and have wanted to get more into nature writing most recently. I had a short-lived but great experience with an online nature writers group associated with UVM years ago. Maybe it was too good to be true; the group disbanded! Always eager to talk to other nonfiction writers; particularly essay lovers. It seems like they are hard to find!

  Katherine Hauswirth

  Posted 02 Jul 08

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  Book blurbing

  I have had great luck with writing to authors with whom I feel a link and striking up an online acquaintance. For my recent book proposal, I reached out for several early endorsements, which read just like book blurbs. One was from an editor I knew pretty well, one was from an author I knew only moderately well from online correspondence, and one was from a stranger. I was delighted to find they were willing to look at a synopsis (or in one case, a proposal) and write something up. I think many authors are flattered to be asked, and it also helps build their own name (assuming what they endorse is a good read)! Of course, this might not apply to some really, really, big names who must get asked many times every day!

  Katherine

   

  Posted 20 Aug 08

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  Seeking someone to swap critiques

  I might be interested. Sounds like you write nonfiction?

  I only have one book proposal under my belt; have written a lot of queries for articles.

  Katherine Hauswirth

  Posted 02 Jul 08

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  Looking for a Writer's Group?

  Any CT members?

  I know there are probably not many, but if you live in CT or RI (near CT) I would love to get involved in a group. I live in Deep River and primarily write nonfiction (essays). Dabbling in poetry recently....

   

  Katherine Hauswirth

  Posted 02 Jul 08