Monday, January 21, 2013
POLK GULCH GRAFFITI These pics represent some of the graffiti springing up around the Tenderloin near Polk. Enjoy!
#ChadSchimke #SanFrancisco #ArtGallery #SFMoma #VisualAid
#Picasso #Haring #Koons
#Warhol #Calder #Lichtenstein
#ReclaimedRoom #Gallery1044 #LowerPolkArtWalk #BayBridge #CityArtGallery #Bansky #SirronNorris
#Solis
POLK GULCH GRAFFITI These pics represent some of the graffiti springing up around the Tenderloin near Polk. Enjoy!
#ChadSchimke #SanFrancisco #ArtGallery #SFMoma #VisualAid
#Picasso #Haring #Koons
#Warhol #Calder #Lichtenstein
#ReclaimedRoom #Gallery1044 #LowerPolkArtWalk #BayBridge #CityArtGallery #Bansky #SirronNorris
#Solis
POLK GULCH GRAFFITI These pics represent some of the graffiti springing up around the Tenderloin near Polk. Enjoy!
#ChadSchimke #SanFrancisco #ArtGallery #SFMoma #VisualAid
#Picasso #Haring #Koons
#Warhol #Calder #Lichtenstein
#ReclaimedRoom #Gallery1044 #LowerPolkArtWalk #BayBridge #CityArtGallery #Bansky #SirronNorris
#Solis
Saturday, January 12, 2013
FORMATTING AND SUBMITTING YOUR MANUSCRIPT
Formatting & Submitting Your Manuscript by Writer's Digest BooksMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
FORMATTING AND SUBMITTING YOUR MANUSCRIPT - Nobody ever said writing was easy. The fact is this: good fiction is partly due to following structured rules, allowing creative brainstorms and utilizing sound business practices. If you write for publication, then you need to understand submissions, that’s the topic of this post. Formatting & Submitting Your Manuscript by Chuck Sambuchino is a good addition to your writing reference library. Why is that? Because, this book covers all of the basics in an abbreviated sort of way, with callouts to identify/ explain important elements. That includes query letters, novel synopses, book proposals, manuscript pages, etc. There are rules to follow so that you come across as professional, polished and publishable. The book provides examples so you will have a good grasp of what works and what doesn’t. If you have read any of my review posts on writing reference, you will know that I don’t recommend a lot of writing reference books. That’s because beginning writers need relevant information and don’t have any time to waste. You’re probably going to spend a hundred hours on a novel length manuscript.
My suggestion is to focus on the three most important writing reference books, see below for my short list. If you’ve always wanted to try writing I encourage you to give it a try. Good luck!
1. Book in a Month (BIAM) by Victoria Lynn Schmidt
2. Self-Editing for Fiction Writers by Browne and King
3. Formatting & Submitting Your Manuscript by Chuck Sambuchino
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Buy this book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/158297571X
Saturday, December 29, 2012
NEW YEAR’S SAN FRANCISCO 2013
NEW YEAR’S SAN FRANCISCO 2013 - Go to the Ferry Building at the foot of Market Street (Pier 14) along the Embarcadero. The fireworks show starts at midnight and this is a free public event. Be prepared to wear a jacket and on your feet a long time, because there’s nowhere to sit, you'll be standing a long time. I usually go onto my roof for ten minutes starting at midnight. Because I can see the top of the Golden Gate Bridge, the Oakland Hills and the sky above the Ferry Building. But, the hill blocks the view of the Embarcadero itself. Check out the video clip which shows the 2012 fireworks display along the waterfront!
Thursday, December 27, 2012
Monday, December 24, 2012
THE GIFT OF THE MAGI SHORT STORY REVIEW
THE GIFT OF THE MAGI SHORT STORY REVIEW - His
most famous story was published in 1906. This is a holiday story about what
happens to a modest couple on Christmas Eve. O Henry employs several literary
techniques including situational irony and the number three, an allusion to the
magi. The title is a reference to wise men offering gold, frankincense and
myrrh to Christ. He was prolific and considered to be amongst the top classic American
writers. Yet, he wasn’t able to produce works of long form fiction (novels), other
than collections of short works, such as The Four Million. The style of The
Gift of the Magi is out of fashion, but I really appreciate the simplicity and
a great twist ending. Since Christmas is a time of traditions spend a bit of
time with a classic. Happy Holidays!
Sunday, December 16, 2012
PARANORMAL UNDERGROUND RADIO INTERVIEW
PARANORMAL UNDERGROUND RADIO INTERVIEW - Listen to Chad
Schimke on Paranormal Underground Radio live on the air (http://www.ztalkradio.com)
follow the link, listen in and click through to the chatroom. The date is
Thursday 12-6-12 and the time is 9 PM Eastern/ 6 PM Pacific. The podcast will
be available at a later time (http://www.paranormalunderground.net). He is
the author of Picker, Pieces, Walker and Weirder. Find Chad on his blog (http://www.chadschimke.blogspot.com) for
postings on occult paranormal novels, crime dramas, art installations and city
life in San Francisco. Tune in for updates on his new novel and upcoming
serialized stories.
#Radio #ChadSchimke #SanFrancisco #SocialMedia #AmWriting
#Horror #Thriller
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
SOLIS @ CITY ART
SOLIS @ CITY ART -
Antonio Torrez Solis opened this Friday (December 10, 2012) with a continuation
of his ‘We are Wildwoode’ series. The show runs through the end of January
2013. The current offering displays never-before-seen sculptures and jewelry using
found objects, repurposed transistors and refurbished cabinets. There is a
display of 3-D assemblage, display tables, digital images and collage to create
an installation in the front picture window. This picture is one example of a 3-D
assemblage sculpture.
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