Word Pirates

Here is the somewhat overdue update on the fabulous Word Pirates writing group.  Thanks to the potential new members who came to check out the group. We hope to see you again. If you have any questions, please feel free ask.
1. As mentioned before, the regularly scheduled July 5 meeting is canceled. Instead, we will […]

Word Pirates is looking for a new member. The North Bay-based group meets twice a month to focus on creative non-fiction and short fiction. Our goal is to inspire and support each other as we get our work ready for publication. A typical meeting splits time between reading our […]

Stephanie sent us an article on piracy but I just want to look at the dog dressed up like a pirate.

New mascot?
Perhaps we should dress my new kitten Quill up as such!
~ Joy

I was wondering how they could afford all that fancy packaging! Thought I would share this e-mail from McSweeney’s:
As you may know, it’s been tough going for many independent publishers, McSweeney’s included, since our distributor filed for bankruptcy last December 29. We lost about $130,000 — actual earnings that were simply erased. Due to the […]

There are musicians who take their turn at being bad writers. (I’m talking to you Madonna!) Apparently, there are also writers who take their turn at being (presumably bad) musicians.
The Rock Bottom Remainders is a band that includes Amy Tan, Stephen King and Dave Barry, among other well-known writers. The article about them in the […]