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Finally! A Retreat for Jewish Writers – July 13-16, 2014 in Amherst, MA

Posted on April 20, 2014 by Barbara Krasner

Space and time to write your own megillah! Connect to your Jewish memories or bring Jewish-themed manuscripts that just haven’t worked. In this multi-genre workshop, you can create new material or revise a work in progress. The choice is yours. … Continue reading →

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Give Yourself the Gift of Writing | 2014 Writing Workshops & Retreats

Posted on February 25, 2014 by Barbara Krasner

Now that we’re nearly into the third month of 2014, are you off to a great start or are you barely out of the gate? Give yourself a boost by attending a writing workshop or retreat. Here are some events … Continue reading →

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Write Your Own Megillah 2012 | First Submission Gets Editorial Critique

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Barbara Krasner

Mazel tov to Marcia Berneger Writer Marcia Bernger turned in her 18,298-word middle grade novel manuscript today and now receives a three-chapter critique from Egmont USA Executive Editor Regina Griffith. Mazel tov to Marcia and to all of you participating … Continue reading →

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Are You Ready to Write Your Own Megillah?

Posted on November 4, 2012 by Barbara Krasner

Attention, Jewish children’s book writers Jewish Book Month starts on Wednesday and so does our Write Your Own Megillah event. This is the time to commit yourself to writing that middle grade or YA novel you’ve been thinking about. And … Continue reading →

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Write Your Own Megillah | The First Entry Is In and Verified!

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Barbara Krasner

Sheryll Bellman Rott has turned in her 18,000-word manuscript and I’ve verified the word count. Her first three chapters are now in the hands of Disney-Hyperion editorial director Stephanie Lurie. How are you doing with your manuscript? What’s been inspiring … Continue reading →

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Write Your Own Megillah Guest Post: Why Write-A-Thon? by Rochelle Melander

Posted on November 20, 2011 by Barbara Krasner

Write Your Own Megillah officially begins on November 21, the first day of Jewish Book Month. If you haven’t yet registered, read the guest post below by author Rochelle Melander and contact The Whole Megillah through a blog comment to … Continue reading →

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Reminder! Write Your Own Megillah Coming Up!

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Barbara Krasner

Are you ready to write that novel? In honor of Jewish Book Month, The Whole Megillah will be hosting its own version of National Novel Writing Month. During Jewish Book Month 2011 —  November 21 through December 21, 2011 — … Continue reading →

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