Rita Milios, Author and Speaker
Rita has been a popular speaker at writing workshops regionally and nationally for over fifteen years. Her topics cover children's writing, magazine writing, the writing business and unique approaches to creativity.
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(Click the following links for samples of Rita's writing)
Children/Test Items Articles Spirituality/New Age Articles
Health/Self Help Articles
Workshops for Writers (click workshops to see list)
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"Before our conference, people were calling to ask if there was still room in your session. One person said your workshop was the main reason she was attending! Then after your session, people were a-buzz about what they learned and how they could use their new knowledge....I highly recommend you to others!".... Bethany, regional advisor national writing association
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To discuss the possibility of a presentation by Rita Milios to your writing group or conference, call Rita at 727-860-5675, or email at speaker@ritamilios.com. Rita will be happy to work with you to produce a presentation specifically tailored to your needs.
ARTICLES AND RESOURCES FOR WRITERS
Articles for Writers by Rita Milios
WRITING FOR CURRICULUM AND SCHOOL/LIBRARY MARKETS
As writers, we are all painfully aware of the difficulties facing the publishing business today. It seems that every publishing house has been affected by cutbacks. With bad news everywhere where does a writer today find a viable and healthy market?
If you are a writer of children's books, I have good news for you. (read more)
Why Write Nonfiction for Children?
A great many children's writers, it seems, are writing fiction. There's something about cute bunny stories, rhyming text and talking animals that new children's writers often find irresistible. Alas, not all children's editors agree. Finding a home for a cute bunny story can sometimes be almost as difficult as... well... finding a real talking animal. (read more)
Writing Articles from Personal Experience
When I first began my professional writing career, I had the same goals as many other writers, amateur or pro. I wanted my work to be read by thousands of people in some of the nation's largest and most popular magazines. And after just four short years, I reached that goal. How could a novice writer achieve such dramatic results in a short period? I found that doors opened widest to me when I submitted one particular type of magazine article--the personal experience piece. (read more)
Do Professional Writers Need Continuing Education? You Bet!
As a psychotherapist and writer, I am a member of several professional organizations. When attending psychotherapy workshops or trainings, I am always on the lookout for those offering the "continuing education" hours that I need to maintain my state licensure. I have often mused, gratefully, about the fact that my other profession - writing - is one of the few that does not require any kind of certification or licensure. (read more)
You've Published Your Book...Great!Now What?
The day you've been anxiously awaiting has finally arrived. You're holding your brand new, incredibly beautiful, enormously engaging, valuable/helpful/informative/inspiring/uplifting/touching) BOOK in your hot, little hands. Congratulations! (read more)
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