Write On! - Curtains Up on Fall Writing
Raise the curtain on your writing muse this season with a month of inspired writing sessions. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, we hope you’ll join us for a mini lesson with a published author. Snacks will be provided.
Attend one session or all – it's up to you! Topics and presenters include:
Nov. 2 – How to Write Effective Subtext in Dialog – Sarah Read
Nov. 9 – Exposing the Lie Your Character Believes – Dixie Jarchow
Find out how the “lies” your characters believe are essential to writing your memoir or fiction story. And how knowing the lies allows you to flesh out the character arcs.
Nov. 16 – Getting Through the “Messy Middle” of a Draft – Larissa Antonioni
The middle of a manuscript is where many writers lose momentum—but it doesn't have to be where your story ends. Whether you're writing your first novel or your tenth, this encouraging workshop will help you reconnect with your project, overcome creative roadblocks, and rediscover the excitement that made you start in the first place. You'll leave with practical tools, renewed confidence, and the motivation to keep turning your ideas into a finished book.
Nov. 23 – Developing Complex Characters from Small Details – Bailey Hansen
Characters are the heart and soul of a story, but sometimes it can be hard to build rounded characters (especially side characters) who pop. In this interactive session, we will explore ways to build side characters with strong personalities, and major characters with enough backstory to jump off the page.
Nov. 30 – Breaking Down the Seven Elements of Scene – Kate Penndorf
When looking for techniques on how to write tighter, The 7 Elements of Scene are a tool you'll want in your toolkit. The elements show you what to add and/or cut. They help you decide what feedback is best to implement vs what to ignore. They help you fix problem areas such as a saggy middle, pacing, or even if readers aren't connecting to your characters. And they also help you answer, “How do I know if my story is done?”