http://www.blogtalkradio.com/owcOaktown Writers Radio uplifts writers though our stories and guests' experiences. We discuss issues writers face and share writing tips. [Oaktown Writer's Radio is a product of Oaktown Writers Collective]enBlogTalkRadio.com. All Rights Reserved.Fri, 14 Jun 2019 23:45:00 GMTTue, 28 Jan 2014 03:00:00 GMTWritingBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0https://dasg7xwmldix6.cloudfront.net/hostpics/27f29a06-4faa-4309-83bb-7fff4efe4023_owc-sq.jpghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owcOaktown Writers Radio uplifts writers though our stories and guests' experiences. We discuss issues writers face and share writing tips. [Oaktown Writer's Radio is a product of Oaktown Writers Collective]feeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.comwriting,lesa hammond,colette winlock,valerie haynes perry,the written word,writers movement,inspired stories,choice in writing,undoing crazy,writersOaktown Writers CollectivenoOaktown Writers Radio uplifts writers though our stories and guests' experiences. We discuss issues writers face and share writing tips. [Oaktown Writer's Radioepisodichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2014/01/28/oaktown-writers-speak-out-about-writingWritinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2014/01/28/oaktown-writers-speak-out-about-writing/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2014/01/28/oaktown-writers-speak-out-about-writingTue, 28 Jan 2014 03:00:00 GMTOaktown Writers' Speak Out About WritingJoin us as we interview fellow radio host Anthony D. Collins. 01:01:00Oaktown Writers CollectivenoBeloved Community,writing,Oakland,new show,New Show TimeJoin us as we interview fellow radio host Anthony D. Collins.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2014/01/21/beloved-community--reflections-on-dr-martin-luther-king-jrWritinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2014/01/21/beloved-community--reflections-on-dr-martin-luther-king-jr/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2014/01/21/beloved-community--reflections-on-dr-martin-luther-king-jrTue, 21 Jan 2014 03:00:00 GMTBeloved Community - Reflections on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.This is our inaugural episode of the NEW Oaktown Writers' Radio.  The Oaktown Writers Collective began broadcasting weekly in May 2013 and due to our broad popularity, beginning January 20, 2014 we are starting one hour earlier 7:00 PM, expanding the show to one hour, and including authors from throughout the world. Join us for our inaugural one hour episode discussing Writing, Dr. Kings vision of Beloved Community, and the format of New show. 01:00:00Oaktown Writers CollectivenoBeloved Community,writing,Oakland,new show,New Show TimeThis is our inaugural episode of the NEW Oaktown Writers' Radio.  The Oaktown Writers Collective began broadcasting weekly in May 2013 and due to our broad pophttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/12/10/story-development-and-a-year-of-gratitudeWritinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/12/10/story-development-and-a-year-of-gratitude/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/12/10/story-development-and-a-year-of-gratitudeTue, 10 Dec 2013 04:00:00 GMTStory Development and a Year of GratitudeWe are seriously having a great time talking about our writing process. Join us as Valerie's characters are tell her how and what to write, Colettehas a character who hijacked her writing process, and Lesa is channeling her twins.   00:30:00Oaktown Writers Collectivenocritiquing,NaNoWriMo,Members,Undoing Crazy,Achieve in 5We are seriously having a great time talking about our writing process. Join us as Valerie's characters are tell her how and what to write, Colettehas a characthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/12/03/just-sayinWritinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/12/03/just-sayin/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/12/03/just-sayinTue, 03 Dec 2013 04:00:00 GMTJust Sayin'Lesa Hammond finished her 1st draft of the the Thompson Twins Time Machine during Nanowrimo; Colette Winlock has 10,000 words into her next novel; Valerie celebrated her mother's birthday and we missed her on tonights show; a writer's life is well...just life... this is what writers do...live and write...Just sayin'. 00:30:00Oaktown Writers Collectivenocritiquing,NaNoWriMo,Members,Undoing Crazy,Achieve in 5Lesa Hammond finished her 1st draft of the the Thompson Twins Time Machine during Nanowrimo; Colette Winlock has 10,000 words into her next novel; Valerie celebhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/11/26/real-time-writingWritinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/11/26/real-time-writing/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/11/26/real-time-writingTue, 26 Nov 2013 04:00:00 GMTReal-time writingWe answer some questions about our writing:Where we write? When we write? How we overcome distraction? Do we have a sense of urgency? Are we writing when we're not writing?   00:30:00Oaktown Writers CollectivenoValerie Haynes Perry,Colette Winlock,Lesa Hammond,Inspired stories,Choice in writingWe answer some questions about our writing:Where we write? When we write? How we overcome distraction? Do we have a sense of urgency? Are we writing when we'rehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/11/12/nanowrio-character-development-and-point-of-viewWritinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/11/12/nanowrio-character-development-and-point-of-view/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/11/12/nanowrio-character-development-and-point-of-viewTue, 12 Nov 2013 04:00:00 GMTNaNoWrio, character development, and point of view Tonight our conversation took us on a journey through    00:30:00Oaktown Writers CollectivenoValerie Haynes Perry,Colette Winlock,Lesa Hammond,Inspired stories,Choice in writingTonight our conversation took us on a journey throughhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/11/05/transformed-by-writingWritinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/11/05/transformed-by-writing/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/11/05/transformed-by-writingTue, 05 Nov 2013 04:00:00 GMTTransformed by Writing Join us as we interview Robert Hammond, bestselling author of more than a dozen books, including Life After Debt, Identity Theft, The Light and Transformed by Writing. Robert has published with traditional publishers, independent publishers, and he has even self published. He will talk about the benefits and drawbacks of each. Robert also shares the secrets for overcoming procrastination with writing. And much more.   00:30:00Oaktown Writers CollectivenoValerie Haynes Perry,Colette Winlock,Lesa Hammond,Transformed by Writing,Robert HammondJoin us as we interview Robert Hammond, bestselling author of more than a dozen books, including Life After Debt, Identity Theft, The Light and Transformed byhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/10/29/inspirations-why-do-we-choose-the-stories-we-chooseWritinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/10/29/inspirations-why-do-we-choose-the-stories-we-choose/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/10/29/inspirations-why-do-we-choose-the-stories-we-chooseTue, 29 Oct 2013 03:00:00 GMTJust Sayin' We'll talk about NaNoWriMo, Members by Valerie Haynes Perry, and see what else comes up.   00:29:00Oaktown Writers CollectivenoValerie Haynes Perry,Colette Winlock,Lesa Hammond,Inspired stories,Choice in writingWe'll talk about NaNoWriMo, Members by Valerie Haynes Perry, and see what else comes up.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/10/22/inspirations-why-do-we-choose-the-stories-we-chooseWritinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/10/22/inspirations-why-do-we-choose-the-stories-we-choose/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/10/22/inspirations-why-do-we-choose-the-stories-we-chooseTue, 22 Oct 2013 03:00:00 GMTInspirations- why do we choose the stories we choose Or do they choose us?    00:30:00Oaktown Writers CollectivenoValerie Haynes Perry,Colette Winlock,Lesa Hammond,Inspired stories,Choice in writingOr do they choose us?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/10/15/inspirations-why-do-we-choose-the-stories-we-chooseWritinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/10/15/inspirations-why-do-we-choose-the-stories-we-choose/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/10/15/inspirations-why-do-we-choose-the-stories-we-chooseTue, 15 Oct 2013 03:00:00 GMTInspirations- why do we choose the stories we choose Or do they choose us?    00:31:00Oaktown Writers CollectivenoValerie Haynes Perry,Colette Winlock,Lesa Hammond,Inspired stories,Choice in writingOr do they choose us?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/10/08/who-caresWritinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/10/08/who-cares/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/10/08/who-caresTue, 08 Oct 2013 03:00:00 GMTWho Cares?Oaktown Writers talk about writing00:30:00Oaktown Writers CollectivenoWriters,Collette Winlock,Valerie Haynes Perry,Lesa Hammond,The written wordOaktown Writers talk about writinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/10/01/writing-as-an-art-formWritinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/10/01/writing-as-an-art-form/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/10/01/writing-as-an-art-formTue, 01 Oct 2013 03:00:00 GMTGenres and Editors There are easily more than 10 different types of genres. Which one is right for you? When is the best time to bring an editor in? Just a few of the things OWC talks about tonight. 00:29:00Oaktown Writers CollectivenoWriters movement,Valerie Haynes Perry,Colette Winlock,Lesa Hammond,The written wordThere are easily more than 10 different types of genres. Which one is right for you? When is the best time to bring an editor in? Just a few of the things OWChttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/09/24/fiction-or-fact-what-does-it-meanWritinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/09/24/fiction-or-fact-what-does-it-mean/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/09/24/fiction-or-fact-what-does-it-meanTue, 24 Sep 2013 03:00:00 GMTFiction or Fact: What does it meanLast week we talked about researching your topic. History has been rewritten many times and now opinions are passing for fact. When writing from a historical context how do you decide what is fiction and what is fact?00:30:00Oaktown Writers CollectivenoWriters movement,Valerie Haynes Perry,Colette Winlock,Lesa Hammond,The written wordLast week we talked about researching your topic. History has been rewritten many times and now opinions are passing for fact. When writing from a historical cohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/09/17/perseverance-trial-and-error-research-behind-the-storyWritinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/09/17/perseverance-trial-and-error-research-behind-the-story/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/09/17/perseverance-trial-and-error-research-behind-the-storyTue, 17 Sep 2013 03:00:00 GMTPerseverance, trial and error & Research behind the storyWriting takes perserverance, trial and error .... What do you need to research when you are writing a story. 00:31:00Oaktown Writers CollectivenoWriters movement,Valerie Haynes Perry,Colette Winlock,Lesa Hammond,The written wordWriting takes perserverance, trial and error .... What do you need to research when you are writing a story.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/09/03/discussing-the-storiesWritinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/09/03/discussing-the-stories/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/09/03/discussing-the-storiesTue, 03 Sep 2013 03:00:00 GMTDiscussing the storiesThe Oaktown Writers Collective discuss the published work of Dr.Lesa Hammond and Colette Winlock.00:31:00Oaktown Writers CollectivenoUndoing Crazy,Valerie Haynes Perry,Colette Winlock,Lesa Hammond,Thompson Twins Call the CopsThe Oaktown Writers Collective discuss the published work of Dr.Lesa Hammond and Colette Winlock.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/08/27/chapters-on-listening-out-loudWritinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/08/27/chapters-on-listening-out-loud/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/08/27/chapters-on-listening-out-loudTue, 27 Aug 2013 03:00:00 GMTChapters on Listening Out LoudThe Oaktown Writers Collective discuss sections from Listening Out Loud: A Friend to the Serious Writer by our very own Valerie Haynes Perry. And, reflect on the launch of Undoing Crazy, OWC's debut novelist. Both books are available on www. amazon.com.00:31:00Oaktown Writers Collectivenocolette winlock,valerie haynes perrry,lesa hammond,writing,listening out loudThe Oaktown Writers Collective discuss sections from Listening Out Loud: A Friend to the Serious Writer by our very own Valerie Haynes Perry. And, reflect on thhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/08/20/finishing-the-story-and-writing-the-back-coverWritinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/08/20/finishing-the-story-and-writing-the-back-cover/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/08/20/finishing-the-story-and-writing-the-back-coverTue, 20 Aug 2013 03:00:00 GMTFinishing the Story and Writing the Back Cover Tonight we will explore the final stages of finishing a book. Are you anxious about finishing your book? Do you want to wrap it up and move on? Are you perplexed about how to describe the book? 00:30:00Oaktown Writers CollectivenoThe back cover,Valerie Haynes Perry,Colette Winlock,Lesa Hammond,Finishing the StoryTonight we will explore the final stages of finishing a book. Are you anxious about finishing your book? Do you want to wrap it up and move on? Are you perplehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/08/13/undoing-crazy-is-in-the-houseWritinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/08/13/undoing-crazy-is-in-the-house/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/08/13/undoing-crazy-is-in-the-houseTue, 13 Aug 2013 03:00:00 GMTUndoing Crazy is in the house Colette Winlock, the author of Undoing Crazy is in the Writer's Love Seat.  Colette talks about undoing crazy and answers both our and your questions about the book. 00:29:00Oaktown Writers CollectivenoUndoing Crazy,Valerie Haynes Perry,Colette Winlock,Lesa Hammond,The written wordColette Winlock, the author of Undoing Crazy is in the Writer's Love Seat.  Colette talks about undoing crazy and answers both our and your questions about thhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/08/06/writing-as-an-art-formWritinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/08/06/writing-as-an-art-form/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/08/06/writing-as-an-art-formTue, 06 Aug 2013 03:00:00 GMTWhere do story ideas come from? Listen as we discuss topics including: What is muse? What events have been triggered ideas? Where do YOU get your stories from? Once we have the story ideas how do we develop them? Character development? What is a story?00:31:00Oaktown Writers CollectivenoWriters movement,Valerie Haynes Perry,Colette Winlock,Lesa Hammond,The written wordListen as we discuss topics including: What is muse? What events have been triggered ideas? Where do YOU get your stories from? Once we have the storyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/07/30/whats-holding-you-back-from-writingWritinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/07/30/whats-holding-you-back-from-writing/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/07/30/whats-holding-you-back-from-writingTue, 30 Jul 2013 03:00:00 GMTWhat's holding you back from writingListen in as we discuss the tools of the craft, story development, the Hero's Journey, the arc of the story, creating the climax, and knowing when it's the end.00:30:00Oaktown Writers CollectivenoWriters block,Valerie Haynes Perry,Colette Winlock,Lesa Hammond,stuck in rewriteListen in as we discuss the tools of the craft, story development, the Hero's Journey, the arc of the story, creating the climax, and knowing when it's the end.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/07/23/making-your-writing-publicWritinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/07/23/making-your-writing-public/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/07/23/making-your-writing-publicTue, 23 Jul 2013 03:00:00 GMTMaking your writing publicListen in as we discuss the tools of the craft, story development, the Hero's Journey, the arc of the story, creating the climax, and knowing when it's the end.00:31:00Oaktown Writers CollectivenoWriters movement,Valerie Haynes Perry,Colette Winlock,Lesa Hammond,The written wordListen in as we discuss the tools of the craft, story development, the Hero's Journey, the arc of the story, creating the climax, and knowing when it's the end.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/07/16/achieve-in-5-archetypes-as-they-relate-to-writersWritinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/07/16/achieve-in-5-archetypes-as-they-relate-to-writers/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/07/16/achieve-in-5-archetypes-as-they-relate-to-writersTue, 16 Jul 2013 03:00:00 GMTWhat type of writer are you?Dr. Lesa Hammond's book Achieve in 5! identifies six achievement archetypes, while these apply to individuals attempting to achieve any goal, we are going talk about them in the context of writing.00:30:00Oaktown Writers CollectivenoAchieve in 5 archetypes,Valerie Haynes Perry,Colette Winlock,Lesa Hammond,The written wordDr. Lesa Hammond's book Achieve in 5! identifies six achievement archetypes, while these apply to individuals attempting to achieve any goal, we are going talkhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/07/09/starting-a-new-storyWritinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/07/09/starting-a-new-story/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/07/09/starting-a-new-storyTue, 09 Jul 2013 03:00:00 GMTStarting a New StoryWriters start their stories differently. We will discuss how we each start a new story. 00:30:00Oaktown Writers CollectivenoWriters movement,Valerie Haynes Perry,Colette Winlock,Lesa Hammond,The written wordWriters start their stories differently. We will discuss how we each start a new story.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/07/02/writing-as-an-art-formWritinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/07/02/writing-as-an-art-form/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/07/02/writing-as-an-art-formTue, 02 Jul 2013 03:00:00 GMTWhose story is this? If you have participated in writers' workshops or writers' groups this may be a question that is familiar to you. Does it have more than one meaning? Is this a question to the writer or from the character?   00:31:00Oaktown Writers CollectivenoWriters groups,Valerie Haynes Perry,Colette Winlock,Lesa Hammond,The written wordIf you have participated in writers' workshops or writers' groups this may be a question that is familiar to you. Does it have more than one meaning? Is this ahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/06/18/stretching-our-comfort-zoneWritinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/06/18/stretching-our-comfort-zone/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/06/18/stretching-our-comfort-zoneTue, 18 Jun 2013 03:00:00 GMTStretching our comfort zone At what point in the writing process do we need to step outside of our comfort zone. 00:31:00Oaktown Writers CollectivenoColette Winlock,Valerie Haynes Perry,Lesa Hammond,Comfort Zone,WritingAt what point in the writing process do we need to step outside of our comfort zone.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/06/11/our-favorite-thingsabout-writingWritinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/06/11/our-favorite-thingsabout-writing/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/06/11/our-favorite-thingsabout-writingTue, 11 Jun 2013 03:00:00 GMTOur Favorite Things...about writing We've talked about why we write, now we are ready to talk about our favorite things about writing. If we have time, we will talk about one of our favorite things--perfectionism.     00:31:00Oaktown Writers CollectivenoWriting,Favorite things about writing,Colette Winlock,Valerie Haynes Perry,Lesa HammondWe've talked about why we write, now we are ready to talk about our favorite things about writing. If we have time, we will talk about one of our favorite thihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/06/04/selling-our-booksWritinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/06/04/selling-our-books/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/06/04/selling-our-booksTue, 04 Jun 2013 03:00:00 GMTSelling our books Some people may think, "If you write it, it will sell." Unfortunately that is not the case. Once the book is written the next step is to sell the books. Our topic will include: Platform building Marketing Writing as a career     00:31:00Oaktown Writers CollectivenoBuilding a platform,Marketing writing,Sell books,write and sell books,writing as a careerSome people may think, "If you write it, it will sell." Unfortunately that is not the case. Once the book is written the next step is to sell the books. Our tohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/05/28/how-do-we-start-a-positive-writers-movementWritinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/05/28/how-do-we-start-a-positive-writers-movement/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/05/28/how-do-we-start-a-positive-writers-movementTue, 28 May 2013 03:00:00 GMTWriting as an art formJoin us as we discuss the tools of the craft: plot, voice, character development, the three act structure, and the hero's journey.  Who are the main characters? How easy is it to write a novel? 00:31:00Oaktown Writers CollectivenoWriters movement,Valerie Haynes Perry,Colette Winlock,Lesa Hammond,The written wordJoin us as we discuss the tools of the craft: plot, voice, character development, the three act structure, and the hero's journey.  Who are the main characters?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/05/21/how-do-we-start-a-positive-writers-movementWritinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/05/21/how-do-we-start-a-positive-writers-movement/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/05/21/how-do-we-start-a-positive-writers-movementTue, 21 May 2013 03:00:00 GMTHow do we start a positive writer's movement There appear to be many writers out in our community. We will discuss what will it take to link writers together and bring them out of the closet?      00:30:00Oaktown Writers CollectivenoWriters movement,Valerie Haynes Perry,Colette Winlock,Lesa Hammond,The written wordThere appear to be many writers out in our community. We will discuss what will it take to link writers together and bring them out of the closet?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/05/14/do-you-judge-a-book-by-its-coverWritinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/05/14/do-you-judge-a-book-by-its-cover/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/05/14/do-you-judge-a-book-by-its-coverTue, 14 May 2013 03:00:00 GMTDo you judge a book by its cover?What makes a good cover? During this show we will discuss book covers we like and what we expect from the books based on their cover. Things authors do to brand their work. 00:31:00Oaktown Writers CollectivenoBook covers,Authors,Colette Winlock,Valerie Haynes Perry,Lesa HammondWhat makes a good cover? During this show we will discuss book covers we like and what we expect from the books based on their cover. Things authors do to brandhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/05/07/marketing-and-the-fear-of-going-publicWritinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/05/07/marketing-and-the-fear-of-going-public/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/05/07/marketing-and-the-fear-of-going-publicTue, 07 May 2013 03:00:00 GMTMarketing and the Fear of Going Public What does it take to market yourself, your book. and what does it mean to put yourself on the firing line?     00:30:00Oaktown Writers CollectivenoColette Winlock,Valerie Haynes Perry,Lesa Hammond,Marketing,Fear of going publicWhat does it take to market yourself, your book. and what does it mean to put yourself on the firing line?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/04/30/the-rush-to-publishWritinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/04/30/the-rush-to-publish/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/04/30/the-rush-to-publishTue, 30 Apr 2013 03:00:00 GMTThe Rush to Publish Are there more writers than readers? Since self-publishing has made producing a book a rather simple process, many people are cranking out books. 00:31:00Oaktown Writers CollectivenoColette Winlock,Valerie Haynes Perry,Lesa Hammond,Rush to publish,self-publishingAre there more writers than readers? Since self-publishing has made producing a book a rather simple process, many people are cranking out books.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/04/23/listening-out-loud--a-friend-to-the-serious-writerWritinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/04/23/listening-out-loud--a-friend-to-the-serious-writer/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/04/23/listening-out-loud--a-friend-to-the-serious-writerTue, 23 Apr 2013 03:00:00 GMTListening Out Loud -- A Friend to the Serious WriterIn this episode, we will discuss writing and Valerie Haynes Perry's new book.  00:30:00Oaktown Writers CollectivenoListening Out Loud,A Friend to the Serious Writer,Valerie Haynes Perry,Colette Winlock,Lesa HammondIn this episode, we will discuss writing and Valerie Haynes Perry's new book.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/04/16/writing-and-re-writing-keep-it-simple-maybeWritinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/04/16/writing-and-re-writing-keep-it-simple-maybe/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/04/16/writing-and-re-writing-keep-it-simple-maybeTue, 16 Apr 2013 03:00:00 GMTWriting and re-writing-keep it simple-maybe? In this episode, we have a number of different topics including: Protecting our work and our varied views around what that means. What is success - it may or may not be what youthink Falling into the black hole of rewriting (and our rendition of "This is a song that never ends...")00:30:00Oaktown Writers CollectivenoWriting,rewrite,Colette Winlock,Valerie haynes perry,Lesa HammondIn this episode, we have a number of different topics including: Protecting our work and our varied views around what that means. What is success - it may ohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/04/09/writing-dialog-and-how-do-you-autograph-an-ebookWritinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/04/09/writing-dialog-and-how-do-you-autograph-an-ebook/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/04/09/writing-dialog-and-how-do-you-autograph-an-ebookTue, 09 Apr 2013 03:00:00 GMTWriting dialog and how do you autograph an ebook Join the Oaktown Writers Collective, Valerie Haynes Perry, Colette Winlock, and Lesa Hammond as we discuss two topics:   Each writer approaches dialog differently. Each of us will discuss our process. With the growing popularity of ebooks, Valerie posed the question, "How do you autograph an ebook?"   00:31:00Oaktown Writers CollectivenoOaktown Writers Collective,Valerie Haynes Perry,Colette Winlock,Lesa Hammond,Autograph an ebookJoin the Oaktown Writers Collective, Valerie Haynes Perry, Colette Winlock, and Lesa Hammond as we discuss two topics:   Each writer approaches dialog differhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/04/02/lessons-along-the-wayWritinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/04/02/lessons-along-the-way/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/04/02/lessons-along-the-wayTue, 02 Apr 2013 03:00:00 GMTLessons along the wayAs writers we learn many lessons. Listen in to some of the lessons we have learned along our writing journey. Topics include: what does it mean to be a successful writer, more on when writing gets weird, premise, and more.00:30:00Oaktown Writers CollectivenoLessons,writing,writers,the journey,premiseAs writers we learn many lessons. Listen in to some of the lessons we have learned along our writing journey. Topics include: what does it mean to be a successfhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/03/26/when-writing-is-weirdWritinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/03/26/when-writing-is-weird/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/03/26/when-writing-is-weirdTue, 26 Mar 2013 03:00:00 GMTWhen writing's weird Tonight we will talk about our experiences around writing. The joys, sorrows, and horror stories. Listen to the funny, happy and sad stories of authors: Valerie Haynes Perry author of Members, Tanner Blue, Painted Deserts, Colette Winlock author of Undoing Crazy, and Lesa Hammond author of Thompson Twins series and Achieve in 5!   00:31:00Oaktown Writers Collectivenoweird writing,joy of writing,Valerie Haynes Perry,Colette Winlock,Lesa HammondTonight we will talk about our experiences around writing. The joys, sorrows, and horror stories. Listen to the funny, happy and sad stories of authors: Valerhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/03/19/afterthoughtsWritinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/03/19/afterthoughts/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/03/19/afterthoughtsTue, 19 Mar 2013 03:00:00 GMTAfterthoughtsLast week we discussed African American Literature - does it exist. This week we were going to talk about the pros and cons of self-publishing; but we may have changed our minds. We'll discuss the emerging nature of our group.00:30:00Oaktown Writers CollectivenoOaktown,Writers,Collective,Press,WritingLast week we discussed African American Literature - does it exist. This week we were going to talk about the pros and cons of self-publishing; but we may havehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/03/12/oaktown-writers-explore-literatureWritinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/03/12/oaktown-writers-explore-literature/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/03/12/oaktown-writers-explore-literatureTue, 12 Mar 2013 03:00:00 GMTOaktown Writers explore literature In this episode, the Oaktown Writers Collective explores some or all of the following topics: How does race inform our writing? African-American fiction/literature as a genre What is literature? What is your writing process? Pros and cons of self-publishing00:27:00Oaktown Writers Collectivenorace and writing,african american literature,What is literature,What is your writing process,Self Publishing pros and consIn this episode, the Oaktown Writers Collective explores some or all of the following topics: How does race inform our writing? African-American fiction/lithttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/03/05/our-testWritinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/03/05/our-test/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/owc/2013/03/05/our-testTue, 05 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMTWhy do we write?This was our first show. It was meant to be a test, but it snuck by us and made it to the airways. Join the Oaktown Writer's Collective as we launch our weekly (we hope) show.00:27:00Oaktown Writers CollectivenoOakland CA,oaktown,writers,collective,writer nowThis was our first show. It was meant to be a test, but it snuck by us and made it to the airways. Join the Oaktown Writer's Collective as we launch our weekly