Category Archives: Reviews & Ramblings

Extend the Experience – Repurpose your written material

Members of the Midwest Writers Association attended a presentation at the Skokie Library by Reno Lovison called “Extend the Experience – Repurpose material you have already created.” The impetus of the program was based on the fact that all MWA members are non-fiction writers and most are authors or subject matter experts Continue reading “Extend the Experience – Repurpose your written material” »

“The Man Who Invented Christmas” May Help Authors With Insight Into the Process of Writing

Review by Reno Lovison: “The Man Who Invented Christmas” (runtime 104 minutes, screenplay by Susan Coyne) is a fairytale about a fairytale. As such it is an enjoyable fictionalized film about the writing of “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens which gives a nod to the old adage that all writing is Continue reading ““The Man Who Invented Christmas” May Help Authors With Insight Into the Process of Writing” »

Our Facebook LIVE Results at Chicago Lit Fest 2017

We have been producing video coverage of the Chicago Printers Row Lit Fest for the past seven years then broadcasting it either on Chicago cable channel 25 or channels 19/21 CANTV. This year AuthorsBroadcast took a new approach and experimented with Facebook LIVE which allows us immediate and continuing access Continue reading “Our Facebook LIVE Results at Chicago Lit Fest 2017” »

Nonfiction Writers Panel at Edgebrook Library Chicago

The Midwest Writers Association (MWA) presented a panel discussion to help prospective nonfiction authors. Five panelists, all MWA members each gave a five minute talk that covered five specific tips related to nonfiction writing. “Five rules of nonfiction writing” – Cynthia Clampitt “Five fiction techniques for compelling non-fiction.”  – Sue Continue reading “Nonfiction Writers Panel at Edgebrook Library Chicago” »

Algren Documentary Screening in Albany Park Chicago

Nelson Algren is one of the best-known Chicago authors having written such notable works as The Man With the Golden Arm,  A Walk on the Wild Side and Chicago: City on the Make. He is attributed with influencing the writing of Studs Terkel, Mike Royko and Stuart Dybeck who all share Continue reading “Algren Documentary Screening in Albany Park Chicago” »

Book Coach 101 | Writer Showcase | Chicago

I enjoyed meeting with a wonderful group of current and aspiring writers at the “Writer Showcase” at Open Books in downtown Chicago hosted by Book Coach 101 founder and director Patrice Turner. The event was well attended, providing each participant an opportunity to take part in their choice of four, twenty minute Continue reading “Book Coach 101 | Writer Showcase | Chicago” »

Self-Publishing and Self-Broadcasting Go Hand in Hand

Nearly every episode of every talk show or interview show has at least one guest who is an author. Most are celebrities or individuals who have some modicum of celebrity status. If they are not a famous performer their celebrity can be due to their proven expert status or association Continue reading “Self-Publishing and Self-Broadcasting Go Hand in Hand” »

Authors Needed to Test Mobile App

We have launched a substantial update of our mobile app that provides authors a mobile platform to share information about their books.  During the soft-launch we need about 25 authors to download the free app and provide some feedback. ************ We will reward you with inclusion of your book in Continue reading “Authors Needed to Test Mobile App” »