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My published poetry books include: (1) True Reflections, (2) True Emotions and (3) True Identities. My upcoming books include: (1) The Poet's Manual: How to Go From Aspiring Writer to Published Author and Beyond and (2) a memoir I'm going to be working on in 2007, as yet unnamed. My articles and poems have been published by the small press and online writers websites. I speak at high school career days and mentor high school students interested in a writing career. I present writing and publishing workshops for libraries, park districts, writers groups, and writing centers. I organize and host WriterFest, an annual event where local published authors from all genres provide valuable writing, publishing and book promotion tips to writers aspiring to get published. I publish a monthly newsletter called Write-On! which provides writing markets, promotional ideas, stories wanted by authors, author interviews, upcoming conferences, bookfairs and workshops, etc. I perform book reviews and offer book editing services to other authors. I facilitate a monthly poetry-writing workshop ("Poetic License") at my local library. I will also facilitate a monthly memoir-writing workshop ("Write Your Life") at the library, to be launched in spring 2007. I hosted an Internet radio talk show podcast from April through July 2006 (Practical Poetry) in which I interviewed published poets, poetry editors and others in the literary world. I founded and published an internet poetry magazine (True Poet Magazine) from 2003 to 2006. Website: http://www.michelletrue.com

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