What's New...

Welcome!

Midge's book, Forgetting English, is now available to pre-order from Amazon (it's actually due out in November, but why not get an early start on holiday shopping?).

And see below for more of what's going on ...

Getting Published

A Two-Part Workshop
Two Saturdays, July 12 and 19, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at San Diego Writers

Getting Published, Part I:
Finding the Right Homes for Your Short Stories, Poems, and Essays
Saturday, July 12, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Designed for writers and poets who are ready to get their work out into the world, this half-day seminar will give you the tools and knowledge you need to navigate the literary marketplace. You will learn how to prepare your work for publication in literary magazines and journals, as well as how to research appropriate markets. We will also discuss editing and revision strategies, tips for writing cover letters, and how to avoid the most common submission mistakes.


Getting Published, Part II:
Pitching Manuscripts and Book Proposals to Agents & Editors
Saturday, July 19, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Designed for novelists and nonfiction writers, this half-day seminar will teach you how to research literary agencies and small presses, and how prepare your work for agents and editors. You'll learn how (and when) to find an agent, as well as how to prepare manuscripts and proposals -- including how to write professional query letters, synopses, and author bios. We will also discuss editing and revision strategies and how to avoid the most common submission mistakes.

For more information, click here.

Rancho Santa Fe Writers' Workshop

On the first Friday of every month
Join Midge and Garrett on first Fridays for a free, two-hour writers' workshop focusing on various aspects of writing for both the screen and the page. More...

For more information, click here.

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What Our Students
and Clients Say...

"A true wordsmith and consummate professional, Midge Raymond is a virtual search engine of information when it comes to writing and getting published. Taking Midge's classes inspired me to return to writing and publishing after a 13-year hiatus. I look forward to taking more classes with Midge to keep my skills sharp and to work in an environment of positive and helpful feedback."

--Patricia Walsh,
Epicurus Communications

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"Garrett [Chaffin-Quiray] is a very comprehensive, upbeat, and engaging instructor, with a lot of knowledge to share. It was worth every penny!"

--Laurie Leasure

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"Absolutely outstanding! Very high level of instruction."

--Edward Robards

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"The feedback was invaluable!"

-- Robin Lienhardt

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