Writers in New York City

I'll be in NYC and attending Thriller Fest from July 8th to July 9th 2015. Then Writers Digest Conference from July 31st to August 2nd.
If you would like to meet up at any time and discuss, help each other with pitching to publishers, or anything else, then post here :)

Let's meet and share experiences and knowledge!

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Mat Clarke Ezy Airer TVC

Time to share something that is helping me stay afloat while a write - Acting!

Three Books for Free!

There are a few books I would like to promote, and to this I am giving them all away for free. But only until the end of May 2015!

Nine 'Til 9 Short stories: Code to get it for free: AF52A
A collection of nine stories revolving around the thriller genre. Action, suspense, mystery, horror, adventure, and much more.

Writing Games, Writing Tips, Writing Exercises: Code to get it for free: SB96V
How could a jumble of words with a little punctuation become something that’s interesting to read? Is it a gift from the gods? Something only the highly educated can produce? Or maybe anyone can do it? If you want to know if YOU can achieve your writing goals, then why not have a play around with some words and sentences using my writing games.

Don't Panic They're Just Hemorrhoids: Code to get it for free: LE55V
A booklet on stopping hemorrhoids in their tracks & how to never get them again. Also, how to never get hemorrhoids in the first place! Easy to follow information on the different kinds of hemorrhoids, symptoms and what exactly is happening to your body. Once you've read this booklet you'll be thoroughly informed and ready to act on this advice and rid yourself of hemorrhoids for good.


Any problems, let me know.
Enjoy!
Mat Clarke
matclarkeauthor.wix.com/novelist

A friendly dating event in Melbourne

Letting people know about this for a friend.

http://www.meetup.com/Melbourne-Friendly-Dating/

She's managed to get over 100 people so far, which is great :)

Please let others know about it as well so there is a good diversity of people going along. Should be a great day.

From concept, to writing, to short film

Why create a short film?

The idea began first as an idea to write a story and then allow people to watch it as it is written. Therefore giving people the chance to see how a written piece takes place, warts and all. There were  many errors and changes! So many edits to make it the story it is today.

I also asked people online to throw some objects and scenarios at me, which I would then have to include. Here they are:

Geoff Stuart: A pair of sunglasses

Grant McDonald: safety matches!

Lore Burns: A coconut, but not just any coconut. It has a small crack running through its skin, it has a burning ambition to be a ballet dancer and its name is Colin. You asked for it

Cynthia: Soon Parma

Narelle Campion: Sunset at a train station with a letter in your hand

I included everything although with one or two slight alterations. Have a listen and see if you can spot each one ;)


Watch it being written here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxmu_ooyrpw

Completed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W75zUM1qTu0

The abstract short film that was created for it here: http://youtu.be/4WRCPyUPTjo

Or if for some reason the links do not work, search Mat Clarke author YouTube.

Want to see how a writer writes... LIVE! A short story is created live in front of your eyes.

YouTube story: Watch as the story takes shape: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxmu_ooyrpw

Ever wondered how to write a story quickly and easily. See the YouTube video. Questions? Ask away!

Free ebook for the next 24 hours, kindle only: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OL673RW

Free ebook for the next 24 hours, kindle only:http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OL673RW

A collection of nine stories revolving around the thriller genre. Action, suspense, mystery, horror, adventure, and much more. 

1. Three people are about to have a very bad day. All of them different to the other. All of them destined to come together in a situation of circumstance. 

2. She wakes to the a brightly lit room, her lover’s mouth inches from hers. It’s going to be a wonderful day... Her thoughts are becoming clearer now, and pierce the early morning dullness. But this man above her is not her husband. Her wrists are bound. Her life is in danger. 

3. When is a thief not a thief? When he is backed into a corner and threatened. Then he kills. 

4. The summer sunshine bakes the sandy shore and the face of a newly sculptured man by the small hands of a ten year old boy take shape. Something miraculous happens. The face can see, smell and taste! 

5. When people first appear in the box they are confused. Slowly they come to realize why they have been brought here and their purpose. However, occasionally something goes wrong and the system must back up until that person can be expelled from the metal room and continue the life they were supposed to lead. 

6. My home is a sanctuary. My wife makes me crazy. The people at the door need to die. 

7. He steals and enjoys the challenge. Orphaned on the streets and left in the poorest part of the kingdom city, the boy (almost a young man) has created quite a name for himself within the lowliest of the city’s people. 

8. Beer. He wants more, but he can’t see straight. He also needs to piss. The pattering of urine sings out into the night against the side of a car. In the distance he can hear someone yelling at him. Someone is coming for him. 

9. Plagued by a distinct and frightful nightmare, Joshua is unable to get back to sleep. In two hours he has to get up for work. He tries to sleep again, but the scratching coming from his front door is too scary to ignore.