By Vicki Atkinson I’ve found the prospect of book promotion to be daunting for many authors – much more than the writing itself. In the two years since my memoir “Surviving Sue” was published, I’ve wrestled with how and when to squirm my way into a spotlight. Even the smallest one. It can be unnerving […] The post Stepping into the River – Insights on Post Publish Promotion appeared first on Barrington Writer's Workshop.| Barrington Writer's Workshop
By Mary Klest Sara Paretsky’s unforgettable character V.I. Warshawski along with twisted plots, intriguing settings and social commentary landed her on the New York Times best seller list. Her fearless female private investigator first appeared in Paretsky’s debut novel Indemnity Only in 1982. That launched a crime series that includes 22 books, the most recent […] The post Sara Paretsky on Characters, Craft, and Courage appeared first on Barrington Writer's Workshop.| Barrington Writer's Workshop
What are the limits and potential of artificial intelligence (AI) for writers? Author, educator and Chicago Tribune columnist John Warner spiked his talk with straight answers to questions writers around the world are asking. He was at Barrington’s White House as part of BWW’s speaker program. What is AI? Warner describes it as a syntax […] The post Is AI a Threat or Opportunity for Writers? appeared first on Barrington Writer's Workshop.| Barrington Writer's Workshop
The lineup of our 2025 BWW speakers is here! Mark your calendars, get background on the authors through the links below, and show up for some fascinating insights from these engaging authors. In addition to the workshops at the Barrington White House, BWW members may attend the public portion following the workshop free of charge. […] The post BWW Announces 2025 Speaker Lineup appeared first on Barrington Writer's Workshop.| Barrington Writer's Workshop
Suspense writer Raymond Benson is most notably famous for writing 007 James Bond novels, but he is also known as the author of a five-book serial, The Black Stiletto and most recently a mystery novel inspired by an empty house next door to his The Mad, Mad Murders of Marigold Way. He started his talk […] The post Raymond Benson, From James Bond to Next Door appeared first on Barrington Writer's Workshop.| Barrington Writer's Workshop
By Dorothy Winsor My most recent book, Dragoncraft, came out this September and is based on a character named Addy, who appeared in my previous book, Glass Girl. Beta readers told me that every time he appeared, the page lit up. I wanted to write more about him. I suspect many writers create characters they […] The post How A Character Can Help Shape Plot appeared first on Barrington Writer's Workshop.| Barrington Writer's Workshop
The end of summer is a time to reflect and a time when the new fiscal year starts at the Barrington Writers Workshop. Before this year ends let’s take a look at the highlights, surprises and fun moments from the eyes of BWW’s Chairperson and the three group manuscript chair people who organize BWW weekly […] The post It’s Been a Good Year at Barrington Writers Workshop! appeared first on Barrington Writer's Workshop.| Barrington Writer's Workshop
After years of struggle and now years of success, author Charlie Donlea started his talk to BWW members as most writers do – with a good hook. “Growing up I was not a reader or a writer. I never took a writing class and didn’t read a novel until I was 21 years old.” I […] The post A Discussion With Author Charlie Donlea appeared first on Barrington Writer's Workshop.| Barrington Writer's Workshop
Described as a “superb psychological suspense writer” by the Seattle Book Review and a crafter of endings “that make your jaw drop” by the New York Times Review, Charlie Donlea has sold more than 1.5 million copies in the U.S. His books have been published in forty countries and translated into nearly twenty languages. How […] The post Best-Selling Author Charlie Donlea Shares His Path to Publication appeared first on Barrington Writer's Workshop.| Barrington Writer's Workshop
By Mary Klest Neil King Jr., author of American Ramble and former journalist at the Wall Street Journal, walked into Barrington’s White House with a smile on his face and a backpack slung on his left shoulder. His book describes a journey he took on foot from Washington DC to New York City. After many […] The post Author Neil King Jr. Talks the Walk appeared first on Barrington Writer's Workshop.| Barrington Writer's Workshop
Aspire. Create. Grow. Do you have a half-finished novel in your desk drawer? Do your poems need new metaphors? Would you like to pass on a memoir to your family?, Or want feedback on a nonfiction piece before sending it to a publisher? The Barrington Writers Workshop may be for you! BWW gives you access […]| Barrington Writer's Workshop
By Vicki Atkinson| Barrington Writer's Workshop
