Posts Tagged "Reading"

At the Intersection of Art and Commerce

Posted by on Sep 23, 2013 in Uncategorized | 1 comment

-by Christine Hale Generations of writers have arrived at this crossroads. Agents, editors, mentors, or peers sagely instruct them, Keep at least one eye on the market.  Know what sells.  These days that seasoned wisdom comes with a corollary: Do everything you can to build your brand. This is not bad advice.  But it is one-size-fits-all advice.  There are writers, young and not-so-young, who are good at brand-building.  Some of them enjoy doing so.  Those with this sensibility and this talent will build a brand, create saleable product, and may experience commercial success.  Those who don’t build brands, those who can only craft something beautiful or...

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Spry’s First-Ever Inaugural Gala!

Posted by on Aug 22, 2013 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

Come celebrate a year of words with Spry Literary Journal! Join us for readings delivered by our outstanding published authors and poets (including Travis Baker, Gail Hosking, Christy Scott, Elizabeth Hilts, Jenni Nance, Crystal Jarvis, Krysta Voskowsky, and other local [Boston-area based] entertainers,) raffles, and light refreshments. Admission is free (!); small donations will be accepted at the door. When: September 27, 2013, 8-10:30 Where: Out of the Blue, 106 Prospect Street, Cambridge, MA 02139 617-354-5287

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