Category Archives: News + Tips
Fishermen live longer: Iowa author publishes book on beloved sport
- on October 05, 2018
- By Sarah Purdy
“If you truly love the sport of fishing, you are no longer the one doing the catching,” said author and lifelong fisherman Ben Chiodo. “The fish have bagged you.” In his book Fishing: More Than a Passion—published this fall by the Write Place—Chiodo […]
Coming home: Greenfield native to celebrate launch of new essay collection
- on September 24, 2018
- By Sarah Purdy
On September 29, author Gary Porter will host a book launch at the Warren Cultural Center in Greenfield, Iowa, to celebrate the release of his book, Town Kid: Reflections of a Midwestern Boyhood. The event will start with a reading at 1:00 p.m.; a reception lasting until 3:00 p.m. will follow. […]
Join the Write Place for a two-in-one event at Pella Library
- on September 04, 2018
- By Sarah Purdy
Carol Van Klompenburg, author and retired Write Place owner, and Sarah Purdy, our book editor and publishing consultant, will be featured presenters for an event at the Pella Public Library Meeting Room on September 11 at 7 p.m. […]
Rooting for the under-horse: New children’s book celebrates hope and courage
- on August 10, 2018
- By Sarah Purdy
Fortunate: The Fabulous, Fantastic Filly, written by Debbie Brady Shellady and illustrated by Victoria Peterson Laird, is the latest children’s book published by the Write Place. It tells the true story of Fortunate, a foal that is born three weeks before she is expected. […]
The Write Place welcomes its newest team member, Rachel Flynn!
- on June 21, 2018
- By Rachel Flynn
The Write Place is excited to welcome Rachel Flynn to our team for the summer as a content writer and proofreader. In her role with the Write Place, Rachel supports social media content and provides writing, editing, and proofreading for business clients. “We are thrilled to add Rachel to our team,” said Manager Lexie Thomas. […]