Marcia Meier | Author

Marcia Meier
Author, Journalist, Teacher

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A Room of Her Own Foundation Retreat

Feb.13.2011

I'll be offering self-publishing consultations at A Room of Her Own Foundation's weeklong retreat at Ghost Ranch in New Mexico, Aug. 8-14, 2011. Join us! (http://www.aroho.com)

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PUBLISHED: Oct.01.2010

Should You Self-Publish?

A look at self-publishing today and who should consider that option.

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PUBLISHED: Jun.01.2010

Navigating the Rough Waters of Today's Publishing World: Critical Advice for Writers from Industry Insiders

A complete review of the modern publishing process, this resource is an ideal companion for aspiring authors who want to understand and break into this ever-changing industry. Featuring information from a robust roster of literary agents, editors, authors, and insiders-including Random House Editor at Large David Enbershoff, literary agent and former Book of the Month Club Editor...

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PUBLISHED: Nov.14.2008

America's Mental Health (Care) is Getting Worse

A four-part series examining the woeful state of mental health care in the United States, with detailed descriptions of the history of mental health care and why it's failed, how it has impacted the numbers of homeless on the streets and the jail and prison populations, and a look at programs that are working in this country and elsewhere.

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PUBLISHED: Apr.24.1996

Santa Barbara, Paradise on the Pacific

"Santa Barbara, Paradise on the Pacific" is a 20,000-word, large-format coffee-table book featuring extensive text by Marcia Meier and photographs by noted Santa Barbara photographer James Chen. The book features a full history of Santa Barbara as well as sections on schools and other community institutions and profiles of community leaders. Published in 1996 by...

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PUBLISHED: Sep.01.2009

Safe

A poem about loss

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Marcia's Latest Blogs

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Feb.14.2011 - 6:26 pm

Read my weekly blog...

I blog every week - sometimes more often - on writing, books, publishing and my journey through a master of fine arts in creative writing program. Visit my website to read my...

Feb.01.2011 - 7:26 pm

Need Writing Motivation? Go Back to School!

“That’s an interesting idea,” my agent friend said. Interesting, yes, and admittedly unusual. I had just explained to him that I decided to do a master of fine arts in creative...

Nov.15.2010 - 2:56 pm

First, Write a Good Story!

Paula Davis, the book editor at commitmentnow.com, recently asked me to answer some questions on publishing for their constituency. My responses will be posted on that site soon,...

Oct.29.2010 - 8:41 pm

How to Get Bookstores to Stock Your Self-Published Book

One of the questions that frequently comes up when I am talking with writers groups about self-publishing is the role of bookstores in promoting your book. Bookstores are...

Comments from Marcia

Nov.06.2009 - 9:40 am

In response to: Don't Give Up

And by the way, NO ONE can

And by the way, NO ONE can pay his or her way to an agent. Doesn't happen, and it denigrates the entire agent community...

Nov.05.2009 - 3:15 pm

In response to: Don't Give Up

Thank you Cheron. Keep

Thank you Cheron. Keep writing! The best writing comes from within. All best, Marcia

Nov.05.2009 - 11:23 am

In response to: Don't Give Up

Borchardt piece

Hi Michael, This piece on Borchardt is a good reflection of what is going on in the entire publishing industry, which...

Nov.05.2009 - 10:35 am

In response to: Don't Give Up

You're absolutely right

Selden did pay for editorial services that ultimately got him published. And it was not inexpensive. Sadly, you're...

Nov.04.2009 - 12:02 pm

In response to: Don't Give Up

Good for you!

Dear Sharon, Thank goodness for Writer Beware, and I'm glad you're forging ahead. Like I said earlier, you can't be...

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About Marcia

Marcia Meier is an award-winning journalist, author, poet, photographer, teacher, and former director of the Santa Barbara Writers Conference. Meier wrote and edited for daily newspapers for twenty years; was marketing and communications director...

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Marcia’s Favorite Books

Tolkien's Trilogy, The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver, Housekeeping by Marilynne Robinson, Peace Like a River by Leif Unger, The Curious Incident of...