#BlackLivesMatter

6/1/2020

#BlackLivesMatter Poetry & Other Resources

Below I offer a compilation of links to poetry and resources I’m turning to and sharing with others right now.

This list is by no means exhaustive.

Its contents have been helpful for me, and may, in turn, be helpful for you.

Behind the Scenes: #PoetryPause via MailerLite

2/7/2020

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Behind the Scenes: Using MailerLite Automations

I'm sending 30 days of poems and prompts, sign up here:

Some of you may wonder how I'll pull off that many emails without pulling my hair out, and I'm here to share my secret...

Watch this video to see how I'll automate the challenge in advance.

Enjoy this sneak peek and sign up for #PoetryPause today!

#PoetryPause

30 Days. 30 Poems. 30 Prompts.

Click below to sign up today and I'll send you an email with a poem and a prompt every day for 30 days.

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Earthquakes in Puerto Rico

1/9/2020

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Puerto Rico Earthquakes: Relief & Rebuilding

As 2019 came to a close, the earth started shaking and hasn't stopped shaking in Puerto Rico.

My family members are safe, though without power and sleeping outside for fear of their homes collapsing during ongoing aftershocks.

Please spread awareness and reach out to your politicians in order to keep Puerto Rico front of mind.

Please also support organizations offering relief. Below I share three efforts that my family supports. If you’re able, please give and spread the word.
Thank you in advance for your continued prayers and attention.

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2019 Money Update

1/3/2020

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Last year I wrote a lengthy blog post about my relationship with money and my creative life:

"Mamihood, Writing, and Money: Moving Past My Money Shame & Crafting a Creative Life I Love.”

As part of that post, I outlined potential streams of income for 2019, and I thought I would update you on how things worked out on the money front in 2019.

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2019 Newsletter Archive

12/20/2019

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2019 Newsletter Archive

1/1/19: ¡Happy New Year!
2/7/19: Silver Linings and a Little Something for You...
3/8/19: Let's Hang Out! (Plus a FREE Worksheet)
4/17/19: Is that a poem in your pocket?
5/16/19: I have BIG news & a chance to win...
6/11/19: I'll tell you mine if you tell me your... summer plans
7/4/19: Cold as / ICE
8/31: You Need a Website (not available)
9/5/19: So much for nesting...
9/20/19: Two Years Since Hurricane María
10/3/19: It's Time for October Baseball & more reasons October rocks!
11/18/19: Baby Waves is Here!
12/13/19: Rest in Eternal Peace, Papi
12/16/19: Write Your 2020

Click here for regular Writing Life Updates in your inbox!

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WRITERS! You Need a Website!

6/5/2019

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Do I Need an Author Website?

YES! You Need an Author Website!

Yeah, yeah, yeah, you've heard that before.

But do YOU really need a website? Do you really need one right now?

The truth is, it depends.

In general I say: "If you're a writer, then you need a website."

But maybe you're still not so sure, so I created a handy dandy flowchart just for you:

Do You Need an Author Website?

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Photo Recaps: AWP and The Muse & The Marketplace

4/12/2019

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It's taken me a week to recover from the whirlwind trips to Portland, OR for AWP and Boston, MA for The Muse & The Marketplace.

The best part of each was definitely connecting with old friends and making some new ones.

I documented my fun on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, and below is a sampling of the pics I took.

You can click on any of the posts to access the original Instagram or Facebook posts and explore further.

Enjoy!

Writers Conferences Recaps: #AWP19 & #Muse19

#Muse19

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Comelibritos' Corner: "R is for Rhyme" & More Great Picture Books for Your Little Poets

4/7/2019

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Happy National Poetry Month!

It's never too early introduce your littles to poetry, and I've compiled a list of picture books that can help you do just that.

Below I've included books that feature poetry as well as books that share the biographies of great poets.

The starred (*) titles are books I own or have borrowed from the library, and the rest are titles I hope to check out soon.

I've also included a link to my poetry collection Words or Water, but that one is just for the adults ;)

Stack of picture books about poets and poetry.

What picture books featuring poetry do you and your family love?

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Muse & Marketplace 2019: Learn & Inspire

3/28/2019

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#Muse19 & You Need a Website

Besides attending AWP at the end of this month (read more about that here), I'm also excited to be heading to some of my old stomping grounds to present at GrubStreet's The Muse & The Marketplace conference.

I haven't been to Boston, where I lived for three years after college, in years and I can't wait to reconnect with old friends and make some new ones.

I'm especially excited to share my presentation on First Author Websites:

Saturday, April 6th at 1:00pm
6C: You Need A Website! A Practical Guide to the What, Why, and How of Building Your First Author Website
with Li Yun Alvarado

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AWP 2019 Here I Come!

3/21/2019

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Setting Intentions to Make the Most of YOUR Conference Experience

AWP is a little over a month away, and I'm already preparing my plan of attack. (I'm also heading to The Muse & The Marketplace and you can read more about that here.

I've created the handy worksheet below to help YOU get your own conference planning on! (BTW: whether you're going to AWP or just wishing you had an upcoming conference, I think you'll find it useful):

Click here to download: CONFERENCING WITH INTENTION: A WORKSHEET TO HELP YOU MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR CONFERENCE EXPERIENCE

Picture of Li Yun Alvarado holding her pregnant belly and a postcard with a picture of the cover of her book Words or Water in front of a Finishing Line Press sign at AWP 2016.

AWP 2016 in Los Angeles: I was expecting: a book and a baby!

Words or Water @ AWP 2019!

Thursday, March 28
11:00 am - 11:30 am Signing Words or Water at Finishing Line Press Table (T6073)

Friday, March 29
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm Signing Words or Water at Finishing Line Press Table (T6073)

Read on below to learn about how I made my plans to fulfill my current needs and to check out my tentative schedule.

And If you're headed to AWP later this month -- I'd love to see you -- come find me!

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