Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Diary of a D.I.Y. MFA - Nicholsan and Paul

Nicholson Baker at RiverRun Bookstore




July 2013
I started volunteering at Sheafe Street Books on the weekends.

I also started running an Essays Book Group that meets at Portsmouth Book and Bar on the first Tuesday of the month. The Essays Book Group is open to all, and if you email me at TamaraJCollins (at) gmail (dot) com, I'll send you the list of who we are reading, what we are discussing, and when we are meeting. 

August 2013
I started working with Tom D'Evelyn, editor & writing coach. I wasn't seeking a writing coach, but he approached me about it, and I agreed to give it a go. 

September 2013

October 2013
I attended the NEIBA conference in Providence, RI.

November 2013
I saw Nicholson Baker speak at RiverRun Bookstore. 

December 2013
I was asked by Larry Clow from The Wire to provide some holiday book giving recommendations. 

I was asked by Toby Hatchett from the Portsmouth Herald to provide some holiday book giving suggestions.


About this Blog

Since graduating from college, I have been a full-time freelance writer. I've created my own D.I.Y. MFA program by attending as many literary events as possible in my community. My goal is to attend a diverse array of events and to keep an open mind and an open heart. 


This blogger account is where I log my literary events attended over the past six months. 


Check out my author and freelance writing page. Please visit: tamarajcollins.com


To learn more about Portsmouth Writers' Salon, please visit http://portsmouthwriterssalon.blogspot.com/




Paul Harding at RiverRun Bookstore

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