Local Writing Related Events

Twin Cities National Writers Union

Wed. April 22
Book Marketing De-Mystified: Three authors share marketing tips

On Wednesday, April 22 at 1 PM, the Twin Cities chapters of the National Writers Union will hold a free workshop with advice from three writers about book marketing. Lori L. Lake, Michael Allan Mallory and Marilyn Victor will share their ideas for getting readers to buy books.

Location: Washburn Library, 5244 Lyndale Avenue South, Minneapolis.

Lori L. Lake’s books, including the popular “Gun” police trilogy and the WWII novel Snow Moon Rising have won numerous awards. Lake also teaches fiction writing at The Loft Literary Center and is a founding mother of The Golden Crown Literary Society.

Marily n Victor and Michael Allan Mallory co-wrote Death Roll, their 2007 debut book that’s the first mystery featuring a zookeeper sleuth. Both writers are avid animal lovers and members of the Twin Cities Sisters in Crime. Marilyn Victor is chapter president of Sisters in Crime.


All are welcome to attend this FREE event. For more details about the Twin Cities National Writers Union, visit www.nwu-tc.org For details about the speakers, check out www.LoriLLake.com or www.snakejones.com



Wed. May 20, 2009
Lessons Learned While Making a Living as a Writer

On Wednesday, May 20 at 1 PM, the Twin Cities chapter of the National Writers Union will hold a free workshop with advice from John Toren, a Minneapolis author, editor, designer and Zine publisher.

Location: East Lake Library, 2727 East Lake St., Minneapolis, MN 55406.


Through a long career in the book industry, jack-of-all-trades John Toren has written two books, edited more than twenty (including three Minnesota Book Award finalists), designed and produced more than fifty…and schlepped millions. The Zine (e magazine) he’s written and published for more than twenty years recently won an Utne Independent Press Award for General Excellence. Toren also maintains a blog and a personal website, and contributes regularly to regional and national publications. He’ll share insights about the publishing world, the virtues and pitfalls of self-publishing, and the value of professional organizations such as the NWU.


All are welcome to attend this FREE event. For more details about the Twin Cities National Writers Union, visit www.nwu-tc.org For details about the speaker, check out www.nodinpress.com/macaroni