Writer friend Hildie
Block has a new web site, officially opening Monday, March 25. It’s a real sharp looking site, and she says
she did it herself. If you’re a writer
(especially in the Washington, D.C. metro area) you should visit soon.
One of the best things about a writing class from Hildie
Block is that it comes with a lifetime personal service contract
at no extra charge. Anytime I have a
question about agents, publishing or advancing my career, Hildie is always ready
to respond with help.
A second thing, very important to a person of my
sensibilities, is that Hildie is kind. In this modern world, in the teaching and
study of writing, I cannot overstate the importance of kindness. A little bit makes a big difference. Kindness helps Hildie make students into
writers, and into friends.
Finally, one of my big thrills about taking classes from
Hildie was getting published. I think it
was the second prompt she put up in a class, “Ice.” Just the one word. I seized on it and wrote for 15 minutes. I liked what I’d done and stuck with it. And eventually, it became my second published
short story (Ellery Queen Mystery
Magazine, Sept./Oct. 2012).
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