Category: Writer Life
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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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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…
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Writing Workshop TONIGHT: Micro and Flash Fiction/ Nonfiction
Friends, tonight is the night! Join me for a FREE writing workshop in partnership with Glencoe Public Library: 2/7 at 7pm. I will present for an hour and then move through Q&A. We will review various micro stories, try our hand at writing exercises, and the workshop will conclude with an excellent handout featuring all…
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New Class: Mastering Micro Stories & Finding Your Voice in Flash Fiction/ Nonfiction (ZOOM)
I’m delighted to partner with my good pals at Glencoe Public Library for another writing workshop (exclusively on Zoom)! On Wednesday, February 7th at 7pm CST, I will teaching a virtual workshop all about short-form writing. There will be LOTS of resources, writing prompts/exercises, as well as a Q&A session. My goal is give writers…
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Twitter: Still Good For Something
Something like solidarity. You see, this past week, the #WritingCommunity let a wave of levity loose at just the right time: erasure poems from writer rejections. Otherwise known as ‘blackout poems,’ these original works take on new forms when most of the text is blacked out in order to keep a brief, punchy sentence. I…
Kelly Q. Anderson 