

Sad news for the local writing community
It is with deep sadness that the League of Utah Writers has learned that David Farland (who wrote under that name as well as David...
Jan 14, 20222 min read
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On Short Stories: Part 3/3
By Cassidy Ward Here we are again. I hope you were able to walk away from the last two posts with at least one thing which will help you...
Oct 20, 20215 min read
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On Short Stories: Part 2/3
By Cassidy Ward Welcome back. I hope you enjoyed reading about Handsome and Wednesday as much as I enjoyed writing about them. Now, let’s...
Oct 13, 20218 min read
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On Short Stories: Part 1/3
By Cassidy Ward I love short stories. And if you’re here, it means you love short stories, too. Or at least, you’re interested in...
Sep 29, 20218 min read
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Quick and Dirty Character Creation
By Jodi L. Milner What do the best stories have in common? Amazing characters that we love to read. But, as we all know, making an...
Sep 15, 20214 min read
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My thoughts on League of Utah Writers Quills 2021
By Lewis Figun Westbrook Packing for your first-ever writers’ conference is an interesting experience, especially when you procrastinate...
Sep 6, 20213 min read
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Quills: A New World of Friends
By Becca Rose Walking into a building of strangers and leaving with a new world of friends. 2021 was my first time attending the Quills...
Sep 2, 20213 min read
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Quills Scholarship Opportunity for LGBTQIA+ Writers
Under the Umbrella is proud to sponsor two full tickets (including meals and workshops) to the 2021 Quills Conference. About Under the...
Jul 29, 20211 min read
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How to Pitch Your Book: 4 Tips
As the League of Utah Writers gets closer and closer to its annual Quills Conference, it’s worth pointing out that one of the great...
Jul 6, 20213 min read
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