by Michelle Richmond | Jan 25, 2012
Line Zero litmag is running a 24-hour flash fiction contest. Here are the rules, from the contest website: We’re running a 24 hour prompt-based contest showcasing the art of flash fiction. Participants will have 24 hours to write a short story at 300 words or...
by Michelle Richmond | Jan 25, 2012
One question I often from high school studentsis this: “I want to be a writer. How do I start?” Begin by being a good reader. Read widely and well: fiction, poetry, memoir. To get a great idea of the possibilities of fiction, get a copy of The Scriber...
by Michelle Richmond | Dec 5, 2011
Share The Bay Area Book Doctor offers several manuscript evaluation and critique services to fit different needs and budgets–from an exhaustive critique to a “first 50 pages” package. Package One Written critique of the first 50 pages of your...
by Michelle Richmond | Oct 1, 2011
You’ve written a book. Now what? Get your novel or memoir ready to send out to agents and publishers with the help of a New York Times bestselling author and veteran writing teacher. What the book doctor can do for you: Tighten structure Improve dialogue...
by Michelle Richmond | Aug 14, 2011
Find your voice, and your story, in my lively, informative creative writing classes. Whether you’re new to writing, or you’ve been writing for a while, you’ll find inspiration, motivation, and solid techniques to improve your craft in a range of...
