Japan Writers Conference: Karen Hill Anton on memoir
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Posted by Tom Baker Longtime Japan resident Karen Hill Anton talked about how to turn an interesting life into a readable book in ” It’s all in the writing – you get no credit for living,” a presentation that she gave at the most recent Japan Writers Conference.If you have a Japan memoir inside you, […]
Japan Writers Conference: Melinda Taliancich Falgoust on self-publishing
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Posted by Tom Baker International award-winning author Melinda Taliancich Falgoust gave a presentation titled “Self-Publishing on a Shoestring: Quality Independent Publishing on a Zero or Low Budget” at the most recent Japan Writers Conference.You can watch her presentation below, and find more JWC presentations at the Japan Writers Conference YouTube Channel.Also, if you would like […]
Japan Writers Conference: Iain Maloney on “autocomposting”
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Posted by Tom Baker Gifu-based Scottish author Iain Maloney says, “My latest book, a novella, was written in two days, but was the result of nearly ten years of thinking and planning.” He describes how he did it in a presentation titled “The Writing Process, Autocomposting and Writer’s Block,” which he gave at the Japan […]
Japan Writers Conference: Hans Brinckmann on memoirs
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Posted by Tom Baker Longtime Japan resident Hans Brinckmann talked about turning his life into a book in “Making a Memoir from a Journal,” a talk that he gave at the most recent Japan Writers Conference. If you have a Japan memoir inside you, watch his presentation below for inspiration and ideas. You can find […]
Japan Writers Conference: Melinda Joe on food writing
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Posted by Tom Baker Japan Times columnist Melinda Joe gave a presentation titled “So You Want to be a Food Writer” at the most recent Japan Writers Conference. You can watch her presentation below, and find more JWC presentations at the Japan Writers Conference YouTube Channel. Also, if you would like to give your own […]
Japan Writers Conference: Michael Dylan Welch on haiku
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Posted by Tom Baker Michael Dylan Welch, a leading figure in the English-language haiku world, gave a talk titled “Even in Kyoto: Place Names in Haiku” at the Japan Writers Conference.You can watch his presentation below, and find more JWC presentations — including several by former JETs — at the Japan Writers Conference YouTube Channel.Also, […]
Japan Writers Conference: Steven Wolfson on “Cinematic Storytelling”
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Posted by Tom Baker Hollywood screenwriter Steven Wolfson gave a talk on “Cinematic Storytelling” at the Japan Writers Conference.You can watch his presentation below, and find more JWC presentations — including several by former JETs — at the Japan Writers Conference YouTube Channel.Also, if you are a writer who would like to give a presentation […]
Japan Writers Conference: Barry Eisler gave a talk on “How to Write a Killer Opening”
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Posted by Tom BakerBest-selling thriller author Barry Eisler, who has lived in Japan and set some of his novels there, gave a talk on “How to Write a Killer Opening” at Japan Writers Conference.You can watch his presentation below, and find more JWC presentations — including several by former JETs — at the Japan Writers […]
Japan Writers Conference: Edward Levinson on finding inspiration in nature
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Posted by Tom BakerMemoirist, poet, photographer and filmmaker Edward Levinson lives on the Boso Peninsula of Chiba Prefecture, where he draws much inspiration from nature. He shared some insights in a talk, “Simple Nature Attunements,” that he gave at the Japan Writers Conference.You can watch his presentation below, and find more JWC presentations — including […]
Author Todd Jay Leonard offers publishing tips at Japan Writers Conference
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Posted by Tom Baker JET alum Todd Jay Leonard will lead a poetry workshop at the Oct. 15-17 Japan Writers Conference, a free event that is happening online. The official description of his talk appears below. Todd Jay LeonardSo you want to publish a book? 10 Basic Points to Keep in Mind!Short Lecture with Q&A Professor Leonard […]
Tom Baker shares tips on writing a pub quiz at Japan Writers Conference
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Posted by Tom Baker JET alum and Jeopardy champion Tom Baker will lead offer tips on how to write trivia questions at the Oct. 15-17 Japan Writers Conference, a free event that is happening online. The official description of his talk appears below. Tom BakerTrivia Tips: How to Write a Pub QuizShort Lecture with Q&A “I once […]
Michael Frazier to lead poetry workshop at Japan Writers Conference
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Posted by Tom Baker JET poet Michael Frazier will lead a poetry workshop at the Oct. 15-17 Japan Writers Conference, a free event that is happening online. The official description of his talk appears below. Michael FrazierA Poem is a Thing that Moves: Contemporary Lyric PoemsCraft WorkshopPoetryA lyric poem is a thing that moves, through […]
Author Suzanne Kamata to host panel discussion on identity at Japan Writers Conference
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Posted by Tom Baker JET alum Suzanne Kamata will lead a panel discussion on “Writing Identity” at the Oct. 15-17 Japan Writers Conference, a free event that is happening online. Suzanne is the author of multiple novels and nonfiction books, which you can read about at www.suzannekamata.com. The official descriptions of her talk appears below. Suzanne Kamatawith […]
Posted by Tom Baker Joe Palermo, who came to Japan on the pre-JET MEF program in the 1980s, has written a memoir about what life in Japan was like back then. Next month, he will give a presentation at the Japan Writers Conference (a free event that is happening online this year) on how he […]
Posted by Tom Baker In non-pandemic years, the Japan Writers Conference is held on an autumn weekend at a university somewhere in Japan. This year it is being held online (Oct. 15-17), which means you can participate no matter where in the world you are. At least nine JETs (including classic-edition MEFs) will be among […]
