Writers Rainbow LLC
Writer's Rainbow Literary Services, LLC
Bainbridge Island, WA
About Me
I have worked in literary outreach since 1998 when I launched a magical realism anthology to help promote literature and writers. I am also a founder of the Jane's Stories Press Foundation writers organization (1998-present), member of the Richard Hugo House (2002-present), and the current con...
I have worked in literary outreach since 1998 when I launched a magical realism anthology to help promote literature and writers. I am also a founder of the Jane's Stories Press Foundation writers organization (1998-present), member of the Richard Hugo House (2002-present), and the current conference director for Field's End, the Bainbridge Island writers' community. I also occasionally work with the CLMP to teach small press publishers ways to maximize the Internet as a marketing and promotional tool.
I am a committed advocate for the literary small press, the electronic media, blogging, and independing publishers and booksellers.
I'm the director of Writer's Rainbow Literary Services, LLC, where I offer various editorial, coaching and mentoring services.
I'm especially devoted to writers of challenging genres such as magical realism, speculative fiction, and other alternatives to classic realism, but I have also worked with short story writers, children's writers, and authors of sagas. I can offer anything from a simple "Green Light review" for manuscript starts to copyediting and proofreading to full-blown developmental editing.
I teach classes (online workshops, live web workshops and in-person classes) focused on elements of the writing craft, the writing process, the revision process, using the internet, general creativity, beginning creative writing for adults, and specific genres (i.e. short fiction, poetry, magical realism, flash fiction).
I am also a writing coach and creativity trainer.
My company sponsors an annual competitive mentorship for writers of literary magical realism (Magic Carpet Ride) which allows me to work one-on-one with the author of a promising magical realist novel to either complete the manuscript, revise it, or market it.
Please call me for more information. Leave a voice mail if I'm not available...I'm often teaching or meeting with clients and don't answer my phone at those times. I can be reached between 9am and 4pm weekdays only. Also, my email: tamarasellman@gmail.com.
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Psychology
A long-time fascination; studied Psych in college for a while; could use the knowledge I gain for my coaching practice.
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Writers Rainbow LLC is an expert in these subjects:
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Writing
I'm a frequently published short story writer and teacher of the form.
My Listings
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Short Fiction Workshops
4 sessions available ranging from $25.00 to $45.00 -
1:1 Special Projects: Finish the book!
1 session available for $240.00 - See more (5) »
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Blogging
I write or contribute to 8+ blogs, for one thing.
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Blogging Workshops
5 sessions available ranging from $40.00 to $200.00
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Community Development
I routinely volunteer my time and energy to building literary and arts community. Currently, Field's End and MRCentral.net.
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Cooking
Learned in a restaurant, still a practiced scratch cook with cookbook editing and food blogging credentials.
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Community Service
I believe that everyone should devote a small percentage of their time to unpaid volunteer work in the service of their neighbors.
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Essay Writing
Started reading and writing when I was 4, haven't looked back. Want to share all I know!
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Teaching
I'm enthusiastic about my subjects, I use forms of play to teach, and I'm a compassionate supporter of creativity.
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media literacy
Being a Gen Xer gives me good credentials, but I also went to J-school when journalism was still about reporting, and I'm very critical of media outlets, accuracy, propaganda movements,and muckraking.
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editing
Studied magazine editing and publishing in college. Have made a lifetime out of polishing words.
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writing process
I'm a working mother who's managed to maintain a writing life, which is to say that I've learned how to manage my time, my energy and my process to a positive end. Let me show you how.
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time management for writers
I'm a working mother who's managed to maintain a writing life, which is to say that I've learned how to manage my time, my energy and my process to a positive end. Let me show you how.
My Reviews write a review
"Tamara's Writing Workshops Rock!"
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- Sherry
- Townville, PA
Review of Generative Writing Workshops, October 01, 2009
Having been away from writing for some time while I raised my family, I found Tamara's workshop informative and inspiring. The relaxed structure of this class fit into my schedule beautifully and that alone was a real plus. Tamara's worksheets are very helpful (I keep returning to them, gleaning something new each time I read them over) and the writing prompts take the term "inspiring" to a whole new level. Tamara is a valuable resource and the feedback she provided on a timely (weekly) basis got right to the point and helped me remain focused after being away from writing for a very long time. She has rekindled my determination to carve out time to continue writing on a regularly-scheduled basis, and I am loving being back in the writing game! If you've neglected your "first love," and are ready to nurture yourself through writing during any stage of your life, Tamara's e-classroom affords opportunity, motivation and truly helpful information that can help you reclaim your Right to Write!
Having been away from writing for some time while I raised my family, I found Tamara's workshop informative and inspiring. The relaxed structure of this class fit into my schedule beautifully and that alone was a real plus. Tamara's worksheets are very helpful (I keep returning to them, gleaning something new each time I read them over) and the writing prompts take the term "inspiring" to a w...
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- Helpful, Engaging, Encouraging, Smart, Patient, Funny, Fun, Good communicator
- How was this location?:
- Awesome
- How was the price?:
- Great value
I would recommend this teacher
"Great Coach!"
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- Colleen Gonzalez
- Concord, CA
Review of Writers Rainbow LLC, July 03, 2009
Tamara was an excellent Creativity Coach. She also had many resources and options that I could look at and decide what direction would work best for me. She had a natural friendly nature and even through cyber-space, it felt no different than if we did sessions in person. I highly recommend Tamara!
Colleen G.
Tamara was an excellent Creativity Coach. She also had many resources and options that I could look at and decide what direction would work best for me. She had a natural friendly nature and even through cyber-space, it felt no different than if we did sessions in person. I highly recommend Tamara!
Colleen G.
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- Helpful, Encouraging, Smart, Funny, Good communicator
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- Awesome
I would recommend this teacher
My Recent Activity
- Sherry reviewed Generative Writing Workshops October 01, 2009
- Writers Rainbow LLC wrote ATTN: Magical realist writers...a creative writing workshop you can take in the comfort of your own home! Register by Sept 3! August 31, 2009
- Writers Rainbow LLC wrote ATTN: Bloggers, writing parents, and creative types wrestling with the inner critic! August 24, 2009
- Writers Rainbow LLC reviewed Writing the Non-Fiction Book Proposal August 11, 2009
- Writers Rainbow LLC created Short Fiction Workshops August 10, 2009
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My Recent Articles
ATTN: Magical realist writers...a creative writing workshop you can take in the comfort of your own home! Register by Sept 3!
Posted by Writers Rainbow LLC in Writing
Learning to write magical realism well is hard enough without having to sign up for a full-time academic program to do it. Writers Rainbow makes it a lot easier with Rabbits Hat, an online creative...
ATTN: Bloggers, writing parents, and creative types wrestling with the inner critic!
Posted by Writers Rainbow LLC in Writing
Hey everyone, I have a couple of spaces available in my upcoming workshops:
Back to School, Back to WritingDescription: In this four-week online workshop, you will use your time generating new wo...
