2019 Friday Writing Workshops

Audrey Thomas Writing Short Fiction Participants will explore the process of writing short fiction. Bring paper and pens, but no electronic devices. Expect to have lots of fun! *Attendees also need to bring a family snapshot. Time: 1pm to 5pm Cost: $80.00

Marilyn Norry Writing Women In this two hour workshop you will experience the writing template used in the project My Mother’s Story to effectively and efficiently capture the essence of your mother’s life. A proven first step for any memoir or biography writing, this template will also result in a story that is an entertaining contribution to both your family’s and women’s history. Time: 1pm to 3pm Cost: $60.00

Don Calame The Art Of Screenwriting: How To Write For Film And Television Learn the basics of plotting and writing a film or television show and then learn how to apply those same techniques in writing just about anything else. If you can master the basics of generating a great idea and then turning that idea into a well structured story you will have the ideal foundation for writing a film, TV show, novel, short story, and even picture books. The focus of the workshop will be screenwriting however the techniques learned can be applied to all kinds of writing. Time: 1pm to 3pm Cost: $60.00

Sara Cassidy Writing for Children What makes for an excellent children’s book? What is the difference between YA, MG, picture book and board book? How do I get my book into a publisher’s hands? This two-hour workshop will answer those questions. But best of all, you will dive in and write fresh material. Time: 3pm to 5pm Cost: $60.00

Bill Stenson Writing the Matrix The matrix that encourages literary fiction: Language, character, plot. Participants will be instructed on the role of language, character and plot in the creation of literary fiction, have samples presented and will engage in a few short writing exercises that explore the function of these three elements. Students should bring paper and pen. Time: 3pm to 5pm Cost: $60.00

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