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 […]
JET alum writers: Charles Kowalski on creating characters
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Posted by Tom Baker Novelist and JET alum Charles Kowalski gave a psychologically insightful talk at the most recent Japan Writers Conference about “Personality Types and Character Arcs.” 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 […]
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 […]
Joy Jarman-Walsh to teach interviewing at Japan Writers Workshop
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Posted by Tom BakerJET alum Joy Jarman-Walsh will give a presentation on how to conduct an interview at the Japan Writers Conference, a free event that is happening online this year. The official description of her talk appears below. Joy Jarman-WalshLive + Engaging Networking via Interviews with Japan InsidersShort Lecture with Q&A Moving beyond words […]
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 […]
Join a Tokyo pub quiz — even if you’re not in Tokyo
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Posted by Tom Baker (Chiba, 1989-91)Before the pandemic, Tokyo was famous for its nightlife — and a small but fun part of that was a thriving English-language pub quiz scene. Some of those quizzes are now taking place online via Zoom. One of them is a long-running charity fundraiser for TELL, a mental-health nonprofit that […]
Japan Writers Conference seeking presenters for 2021
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Posted by Tom Baker (Chiba 1989-91) The 15th annual Japan Writers Conference will be held in October this year. The organizers are now looking for writers, editors and publishers to give presentations on the art, craft and business of writing. If you are a writer, now is a good time to think about taking part. […]
Warren Decker and Michael Frazier to lead poetry workshops at Japan Writers Conference
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Posted by Tom Baker Warren Decker and Michael Frazier are two JET poets living in Japan who will each be hosting a workshop at the Oct. 10-11 Japan Writers Conference. This year’s conference is being held online, so you don’t need to be in Japan to attend. For details, see http://japanwritersconference.org. Official descriptions of the […]
Japan Writers Conference: Todd Jay Leonard discusses the EFL textbook market
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Posted by Tom Baker Textbook author Todd Jay is one of the JET alumni writers who will be giving presentations at the 2020 Japan Writers Conference. Due to the coronavirus, this year’s event is being held online, so you can Zoom in from wherever you are. For details, see http://japanwritersconference.org. Here’s the official description of […]
Japan Writers Conference: Suzanne Kamata speaks on writing about characters with disabilities
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Posted by Tom Baker Prolific author Suzanne Kamata is one of several JET alumni writers who will be giving presentations at the 2020 Japan Writers Conference. Due to the coronavirus, this year’s event is being held online, so you can Zoom in from wherever you are. For details, see http://japanwritersconference.org. Here’s the official description of […]
