Tag Archives: Yuvi Zalkow

Partying in Portland!

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Laura Stanfill

We had an unbelievable turnout yesterday at the drop-by launch of Brave on the Page: Oregon Writers on Craft and the Creative Life.  I invited contributors to stop by the Espresso Book Machine from noon to 1:30 to see the machine … Continue reading →

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A Brilliant Novel in the World

Posted on August 13, 2012 by Laura Stanfill

Tomorrow marks the official launch of Yuvi Zalkow’s A Brilliant Novel in the Works.  Let’s all stand on our desks in our underwear to celebrate. That’s where Yuvi’s protagonist Yuvi finds himself at the beginning of this unusual, and hilarious, debut novel … Continue reading →

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Reminder: Book Giveaway Ends Tomorrow

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Laura Stanfill

If you haven’t participated in Rejection Week yet, go comment soon for a chance to win a free book. The giveaway closes tomorrow at 5 p.m. West Coast time. I’m giving away two books–a flipback and a copy of A … Continue reading →

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It’s Rejection Week!

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Laura Stanfill

Next week might just be the biggest, most exciting week on my blog. Ever. On Monday, I’ll feature a conversation with Yuvi Zalkow, whose debut novel A Brilliant Novel in the Works will be released on Tuesday. You may know him as … Continue reading →

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Yuvi Zalkow: The Failed Writer Succeeds!

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Laura Stanfill

Portland author Yuvi Zalkow has earned a reputation as a failed writer. He talks openly of rejection. He runs the hilarious Failed Writer video series on his blog. But now there’s a problem. A big problem. Yuvi has succeeded–in fact, for … Continue reading →

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OK, Writers: What’s Your Good News?

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Laura Stanfill

Despite being an optimistic individual, I have the publishing industry blues these days. So do a lot of other writers, it seems. Manuscripts that would have sold a few years ago are languishing on hard drives. Authors that would have … Continue reading →

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Writing Challenge #6: Pick a Prompt and Go for It!

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Laura Stanfill

When I interviewed novelist Yuvi Zalkow, I suggested everyone view his presentation, “I’m a failed writer.” If you missed it, today’s challenge is for you. Pop over to his site. Watch all 14 minutes of “I’m a failed writer #1: Revisions.” You’ll … Continue reading →

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Author Interview: Yuvi Zalkow on Humor, Submissions and Multimedia Presentations that Illustrate the Writing Life

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Laura Stanfill

Note: In August 2012, Yuvi’s book, now titled A Brilliant Novel in the Works, was released by MP Publishing. Here’s a more recent interview with Yuvi.  Yuvi Zalkow draws people into his story worlds with witty lines, pitch-perfect dialogue and well-chosen details … Continue reading →

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