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New Writing Workshops & My Favorite Fall Soup Recipe
Yes, I’m really gonna talk about cauliflower…a vegetable that feels utterly bland and useless when consumed raw. Stay tuned for why I’m turning a corner on it… But first! Let’s talk writing workshops because I am hosting three over the next three months, and they involve sharing my very best writer tips and tricks (and…
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New Event on 9/30: Zoom Workshop on ‘How I turned a short story into a short film’
(Yesssss…I’m psyched to chat about it) Three reasons why you should consider attending this Zoom workshop on Sept. 30th: CLICK HERE to register via EventBrite. ***Lastly? Purchasing a ticket to this workshop is directly supporting the funding for my next film project. Yep, filmmaking is expensive but these amazing actors, artists, and industry experts deserve…
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Getting in to the Midwest Film Festival
This mighty little short film is on the move! THAT OLD BEAUTIFUL LOVE will premiere in mid-May at the Midwest Film Festival at Chicago Cultural Center. And we are in such amazing company! The line up of short film screenings: “Broken Flight” – Erika Valenciana, Mitchell Wenkuz“That Old Beautiful Love” – Maggie Meiners Art“Regular Joe”…
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Suite Escape: Screening & Discussion of ‘THAT OLD BEAUTIFUL LOVE’ film
I’m headed to Suite Escape! On March 6, there will be a special screening of our short film, ‘That Old Beautiful Love.’ Why This Event Matters: This isn’t just a film screening—it’s an opportunity to dive into a thought-provoking discussion about storytelling, nostalgia, body image, and the way the media shapes our perceptions of ourselves.…
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Join my Substack & Fly With Me
Yes, it finally happened I’m not even mad! Substack seems pretty great. Catch up with me there? I’ll post all things writerly with my favorite resources, a bit on OCWW (they are already there!), and a whole bunch of travel, food, yoga, and sarcastic nonsense. Link: https://kellyqanderson.substack.com
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Come See Me Perform a Story at The Writers Theatre on 11/19
When I was 18-years-old I was on a flight home from Mexico when I looked out my airplane window and saw the engine explode…This is an excerpt from my NONFICTION story that I will be performing at The Writers Theatre in Glencoe on Tuesday, Nov. 19th. Storytellers get up and perform 5-7 minute pieces, and…
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October Event: Someone You Should Know- A Storytelling Occasion
I’m thrilled to be the featured speaker in a unique series hosted by WCC (725 Pine Street) in Winnetka, IL. On Wednesday, Oct. 9th at 7pm, I will host a storytelling event regarding my life and career as a writer, columnist, artist, writing workshop President, and (newly) film producer. Attendees will receive complimentary #FlashCardsByKQA art…
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We have a movie trailer!
In 2022, I wrote an email to a friend…a creative friend who is a talented photographer, inspiring artist, and the kind of go-getter that always encouraged me to take on bold, ambitious things. My email was short and sweet: Dear Maggie, I wrote a flash fiction story that’s quite the wild ride. Do you think…
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Writing Resources From Me & OCWW
It was a delight to be featured in AboutWrite, the column on craft with the Off Campus Writers’ Workshop. I’m a big believer in nurturing and encouraging every writer out there, and compiling a giant list of Writer Resources has been one of the biggest, most exciting elements of my presidency within the workshop. Click…
Kelly Q. Anderson 