Nov 30 2008
Reading, ‘Riting, Red Room
The Red Room Writers Society began as a so-called brick and mortar operation in the San Francisco Bay Area.
From the Web site:
“Founded in June 2002 by Ivory Madison, the Red Room Writers Society began providing its innovative, signature Writers Studios to procrastinating professional and aspiring writers in the San Francisco Bay Area.
It was an immediate success. Founded on just $150, and a lot of volunteer support, it provided numerous scholarships for writers who could not otherwise afford the program…”
In January 2008, Madison launched redroom.com, as a way to reach an even greater community of readers and writers. The site features interviews, videos, blogs, tips and all kinds of great stuff, including content from members who are well-respected and, in some cases, renowned, authors. (Some of the more recognizable members are Amy Tan, Clive Barker, Evan Handler, Susan Orlean) Membership is free, and they are still in the BETA stage, so the more feedback they receive, the better.
