On Sunday, Feb. 25, several Las Vegas Lit members shared their poetry and prose readings at a workshop and open mic event. Pictured here are some of the readers and attendees. Our sincere thanks to Frank and Jan Buerskens for welcoming us into their event space, Stella’s on Bridge Street.

In addition to the 4th Sunday events, several writing groups have formed with writers meeting to critique works in progress.

• If you have a book out or in process and would like to be a featured author, let us know.

• If you have a workshop on any writing or publishing topic, let us know.

• If you would like to learn more about the writing groups, let us know.

For more information about any of these topics, email hello@lvlitnm.org.

Sharon Vander Meer blogged about her presentation, Is Self-Publishing Right for You? on her website. Read on…

To be published, first you must write. As E.B. White said: “A writer who waits for ideal conditions under which to work will die without putting a word on paper.” The same can be said of publishing. It is work and you must work at it, whether you are going the indie (self-publishing) or traditional route. Your creative muse may not like to hear this, but taking your book to market is a business, and as with any business you are in charge of its success. Read more here…