Chesapeake Bay Writers

Self Publishing Guide

If you are interested in self-publishing, this guide will help you get started.

Download "Self-Publishing - A guide for the Independent Author by S McGiboney.pdf"

Helpful and informative links collected over the past few years.

Facebook.com/Ches/Bay/Writers
CBW Group

Fifty (50!) Tools Which Can Help You in Writing-Poynter Institute
Courtesy of Rick Bailey

National Storytelling Network
Storytelling Resources

Writers Digest

Promotion For Self-Publishers:
A Waste Of Time? Suw Charman-Anderson

Tips For Novelists -
by Lee Martin - Courtesy of Greg Lilly

Book Promotion: 7 top tips for promotion on the radio -
Joanna Penn

10 Tips For Taking Feedback On Your Writing-and How to Trust It!
Writers Circle

Writers in the Storm: Nonfiction Submission Tips
Chuck Sambuchino

What is a beta reader and why do I need one?
Belinda Pollard

The 3 Keys to Writing a Children’s Picture Book -
write4kids

Reading Aloud -
Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of America

21 Social Media Tips for Authors That Actually Work
writing Tips Oasis

Famous Writers on the Creative Benefits of Keeping a Diary -
Maria Popova

A Simple Way to Create Suspense
Lee Child from the NY Times Opinionator blog

How Not to Write a Story by J A Konrath
(Helpful and humorous!)

List of Book Reviews from
Chesapeake Style Books in Style

Chesapeake Style Magazine offers Books in Style reviews for authors of recently published books. Members of CBW or its critique groups are encouraged to ask someone to request guidelines and write an original 500-word review and send it with a high-resolution image of the book's front cover. Reviews are not limited to members, but CBW folks should take advantage of this special opportunity to share news of your work in issues with a distribution of 10,000 copies in the Middle Peninsula, Northern Neck and Williamsburg.

These are some of the books in the Chesapeake Style archives. Just click on this link and choose the month and year to go to the issue with that review.

Drowning in Lies       Ann Eichenmuller 2020 Winter
Beyond the Wall       Gail Wilson Kenna 2020 September
Queen's Gambit       Bradley Harper      2020 April
Let There Be Life     Roger Gosden        2020 APRIL
The Good Life          C. L. Howland         2019 August
Jordan the Jellyfish Cindy Freland          2019 July

I Want to Go Home                      Cindy L. Freeman                        2019 June
The Lies Beneath                         Ann Eichenmuller                        2019 May
To Thee I Sing                              C. L. Howland                                2019 April
A Tangled Tail                              Susan Williamson                         2018 November
The Lies We Are                          Ann Eichenmuller                         2018 September
The Writing Rx                            Ann Eichenmuller                         2018 July

Chestnut Springs          Carol J. Bova        2017 October
None of Us the Same   Jeffrey K. Walker        2017 October
Nicole's New Friend     Dawn Brotherton      2017 September
Annie Crow Knoll Trilogy Gail Priest               2017 August
My Jewish Creat Grandmother Ilona Duncan     2017 June
Kind Lies                     Ann Eichernmuller       2017 May
Blackbeard's Legacy Barbara N. McLennan 2017 May

CBW Current Events

CBW Membership runs from January 1 to December 31. Time to renew!

2023 Membership Renewal Form available now here and on home page! New Member form follows the renewal form!

Schedule of Events

April 1, 2023, 1:15 p.m.
Kristen Overman will be talking about writing endings for novels and memoirs. This is a different format. Kristin will begin her presentation at approximately 1:15 in room B of the Williamsburg Library. Afterward, we will go to Aromas Coffee house for our "luncheon"
There is room for only 20 people so you must sign up to attend.
For more information about Kristen, check out her website: https://www.goodstoryediting.com/kristen

April 10, 2023, Second Monday Radio Show on Xtra 99.1 FM at 8:05 AM. Neal Steele interviews
John Broadwater about his book A Practical Guide to Maritime Archaeology with a Focus on the Mid-Atlantic Region

April 29, 2023, Saturday (Changed from Sunday) Newspaper Sparks with Sally Honenberger.
3:00 p.m. Hidden arsonist tendencies when you’re writing? Here’s your chance to try something to fan the flames of creativity. I’ll share newspaper scraps and give a few brief sparks of tinder-ready advice, then you can start your own conflagration of characters and challenges. We’ll write and read and write some more. This is not show off but show down time. We’ll read anonymously, poke the embers a bit with polite critique, and then try another newspaper spark. This will be intense fun, coals under your feet, but no pain. A chance to blaze away and send sparks across the galaxies. Location: Settlement at Powhatan Creek, Community Center
GPS: Coordinates get you close - use 4000 River Moor Road. However, after you turn off Monticello road, pass the pond, and get to the intersection of Saunders Bridge and River Moor, turn right at the traffic circle and turn right into the parking lot.

May 7, 2023, How to create an effective critique group. How to nurture creativity. How to eliminate common writing errors. How to turn criticism into acclaim and more.
2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
A Joint Presentation with the Williamsburg, Library
Presented by Sally Stiles
Stryker Center
412 N Boundary St, Williamsburg, VA 23185

May 8, 2023, Second Monday Radio Show on Xtra 99.1 FM at 8:05 AM. Neal Steele interviews France Altman about her book Destiny's Daughter

June 7th at 11:00 am.
Writing Your Story
Presented by Patti Procopi
Midtown Row Club House
1260 Richmond Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23185

June 12, 2023, Second Monday Radio Show on Xtra 99.1 FM at 8:05 AM. Neal Steele interviews
Caterina Novelliere about her book House of Arsceneux.

July 10, 2023, Second Monday Radio Show on Xtra 99.1 FM at 8:05 AM. Neal Steele interviews Cindy Freeman about her book Farm Girl A Memoir

August 14, 2023, Second Monday Radio Show on Xtra 99.1 FM at 8:05 AM. Neal Steele interviews Peggy Newcomb about her book
The Curtis Letters

September 11, 2023, Second Monday Radio Show on Xtra 99.1 FM at 8:05 AM. Neal Steele interviews Charles W. Sutherland about his book Reminiscences of a Cynical Idealist - Global Experiences of a Naive Farm Boy

October 9, 2023, Second Monday Radio Show on Xtra 99.1 FM at 8:05 AM. Neal Steele interviews Richard Easton about his book GPS Declassified: From Smart Bombs to Smart Phones

November 13, 2023, Second Monday Radio Show on Xtra 99.1 FM at 8:05 AM. Neal Steele interviews Sarah Collins Honenberger about her book The Mouse in the House.

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About the Chesapeake Bay Writers

The organization is here to help all aspiring and established writers achieve their individual writing needs and goals.

Founded in 1991, Chesapeake Bay Writers is a chapter of the Virginia Writers Club. CBW serves writers from the Middle Peninsula, the Northern Neck and Williamsburg and adjacent areas.

Become a Member

Questions, comments or suggestions, please email
CBWreply@gmail.com

Members! Add your book to our store.

Join our Facebook group!

Chesapeake Style Magazine offers Books in Style reviews for authors of recently published books. Members of CBW or its critique groups are encouraged to have someone request guidelines and write an original 500-word review and send it with a high-resolution image of the book's front cover. Reviews are not limited to members, but CBW folks should take advantage of this special opportunity to share news of your work in issues with a distribution of 10,000 copies in the Middle Peninsula, Northern Neck and Williamsburg.

Join the Virginia Writers Club

Chesapeake Bay Writers is a chapter of the Virginia Writers Club. The VWC has additional statewide contests and events. Membership is separate from CBW. Please visit the VWC website for more information.

https://www.virginiawritersclub.org

Self Publishing Guide

Helpful and informative links collected over the past few years.

List of Book Reviews fromChesapeake Style Books in Style

List of Book Reviews from
Chesapeake Style Books in Style