B.J. Taylor Writer/Speaker Huntington Beach CA

Welcome Fellow Writer – this page is just for you.

Did you enter the Guideposts Writers Workshop contest?
Would you like a monthly dose of inspiration?
Want more information about writers groups?
Looking for editing help?

B.J. has provided some thoughts on each of those questions.

This latest contest is over, and winners should be announced soon. I'll post a photo of the winning group (you may be in it!) as soon as I can. If you didn't enter this year, or didn't win one of the fifteen spots, keep trying. It took me eight years to make it in.

Next contest: 2012.

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In order to keep a positive outlook you have to feed your mind a lot of good-clean-powerful-motivational messages—and then you have to keep on feeding it. Zig Ziglar

Want a little help staying positive? B.J.’s once-a-month online newsletter provides just the right mix of inspiration, encouragement, and practical tips for becoming the best writer you can be. Add this newsletter to your toolbox.

To join the mailing list, click on Newsletters.

Writers groups are a passion of B.J.’s. Sometimes called critique groups, B.J. belongs to three: two face-to-face groups and one online. Encouragement, support, motivation—those are the three primary reasons B.J. loves her writers groups. She enjoys the feedback on her work, and she relishes helping others.

Can’t find a group? Want to join one but don’t know what to expect? B.J. wondered if there was a book out there to help writers with those questions, but she didn’t find what she was looking for—so she wrote one. This book provides the needed tools in an easy-to-read format. Sections are devoted specifically to face-to-face groups, online groups, and dealing with issues and challenges. In addition, you will find a section on how to critique.

There are three secrets to longevity and the success of a writers group: structure, guidelines and commitment. B.J. shares her practical, hands-on knowledge from a combined 20 years in writers groups.

The Complete Guide to Writers Groups That Work
takes you step by step through:

● WHO should be in your group and how to find them

● WHY you need a writers group

● WHEN and WHERE to hold meetings

● WHAT to do when you gather

Pictured Above: The Sixteen Thumbs Writers Group

Taylor shares her practical, hands-on knowledge from a combined 19 years in writers groups. She outlines the tips and organizational skills needed to conduct effective yet positive critiques and discusses the trio of secrets that lead to a group’s success: structure, guidelines, commitment.

In addition to writing, B.J. is an expressive, well-spoken, and friendly speaker. She has been a keynoter numerous times and a leader of many workshops on a variety of topics for writers. Click here to go to her Speaking page to see her upcoming schedule and list of favorite topics.

An award-winning author, B.J. writes on assignment for Guideposts and Angels on Earth, and has been published in Writer’s Digest, more than a dozen Chicken Soup for the Soul books, John Gray’s Mars and Venus in Love, Romantic Homes, Victorian Homes, and many others.

Looking for hands-on help with your manuscripts? B.J. has clients for whom she conducts editing to polish up an essay, a short story, or a feature article. She is available to coach writers through the preparation of book proposals, or to offer input on self-publishing. Contact B.J. if you’d like more information on her fees and availability.


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Here's what others have to say

“The Creative Creatures in Panama City, FL are doing well, thanks to your fine inspiration! We’ve adjusted the group’s timeline and are now meeting every three weeks, and we have experienced very kind, yet productive, critiques. We are all on the road to publishing!” Pat

“Update on our Writer’s Edge group that started in Washington last year—we are at 20 members. It’s been quite the ride!” Yvonne

“Received your book yesterday and am really impressed with it! The printing and layout are very attractive.” Donna

“I received your copy of The Complete Guide to Writers Groups that Work in the mail today. An incredible tool! A writer friend and I are working together to establish our own on-line critique group. Your book will certainly assist us in all we need to know.” Linda

“The best kept secret of up &coming authors is finding a good writers group that really works. Practical, informational, & inspirational, this book answers all the questions you never thought to ask.”
Kay Marshall Strom author of 30+ books

“This book is a must for new (and experienced) writers including those already in a successful group. There is something for everyone in this informative guide.”
F.B. Craig

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B.J.'s book,
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