SHORT STORY Reading: Kicking Watermelons, by Danail Hristov

Performed by Allison Kampf Producer/Director: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Festival Moderators: Matthew Toffolo, Rachel Elder Casting Director: Sean Ballantyne Editors: Kimberly Villarruel, Ryan Haines, John Johnson Festival Directors: Rachel Elder, Natasha Levy Camera Operators: Ryan Haines, Temitope Akinterinwa, Efren Zapata, Zack Arch

SHORT STORY Reading: An Afternoon Of Words, by Sandy Tovray Greenberg

Performed by Allison Kampf Non-Fiction Novel Producer/Director: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Festival Moderators: Matthew Toffolo, Rachel Elder Casting Director: Sean Ballantyne Editors: Kimberly Villarruel, Ryan Haines, John Johnson Festival Directors: Rachel Elder, Natasha Levy Camera Operators: Ryan Haines, Temitope Akinterinwa, Efren Zapata, Zack Arch

SHORT STORY Reading: Iceberg!, by Colin F Reynolds

Performed by Allison Kampf TYPE OF STORY: Science Fiction Producer/Director: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Festival Moderators: Matthew Toffolo, Rachel Elder Casting Director: Sean Ballantyne Editors: Kimberly Villarruel, Ryan Haines, John Johnson Festival Directors: Rachel Elder, Natasha Levy Camera Operators: Ryan Haines, Temitope Akinterinwa, Efren Zapata, Zack Arch

SHORT STORY Reading: This World, by Ai Jiang

Performed by Allison Kampf Type of Story: Dystopian Producer/Director: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Festival Moderators: Matthew Toffolo, Rachel Elder Casting Director: Sean Ballantyne Editors: Kimberly Villarruel, Ryan Haines, John Johnson Festival Directors: Rachel Elder, Natasha Levy Camera Operators: Ryan Haines, Temitope Akinterinwa, Efren Zapata, Zack Arch

The Importance of a Great Literary First Impression — A Writer’s Path

by Danielle LeBouthillier In essay writing, they call it the Hook. In fiction, we’ll call it the First Line. Different names, but they serve the same purpose. This is the first piece of your story that the audience is going to read. Whether that audience is someone from a publishing house considering your […] via The… Continue reading The Importance of a Great Literary First Impression — A Writer’s Path

The Power of Social Media For Authors — A Writer’s Path

by Doug Lewars There are four things involved with producing your masterpiece. You need to write, edit, research and market it. I’m including plot development within research. If you’re reading this, there’s a very good chance you have the research and writing under control, the editing more or less under control and the […] via The… Continue reading The Power of Social Media For Authors — A Writer’s Path

Keep Yourself Accountable – Find a Writing Buddy — A Writer’s Path

by Maja S. Todorovic For me, early morning hours are crucial for focused and productive writing. When mind is still in dream mode, silence and serenity that surrounds my home form almost ideal condition for writing. So, I always encourage writers to find those special moments during the day when their energy and creativity […] via… Continue reading Keep Yourself Accountable – Find a Writing Buddy — A Writer’s Path