by Web Editor | Dec 28, 2023 | Event, Speaker, Uncategorized
Most of us spend years writing a book. Hours are devoted to conjuring up characters, developing the plot—then rewriting, editing, and more rewriting. Finally, submitting it to an agent—or deciding to forego rejection by self-publishing. But that’s not the end of your...
by Web Editor | Oct 22, 2023 | Event, Speaker
Have you overlooked an approach to plot that could elevate your work and possibly make it a bestseller? What do classics like Moby Dick, Grapes of Wrath, The Odyssey, and the movie Jaws have in common that engage the audience? Learn how to envision your story in a new...
by Web Editor | Sep 16, 2023 | Event, Speaker
Good journalism takes what is important and makes it interesting and relevant to the reader. The same principle applies to all other genres of writing. The first draft of history is a primary source, a firsthand account that provides the scaffolding for all that...
by Web Editor | Aug 26, 2023 | Event, Speaker
We’ve all read books that captured our attention that we couldn’t put down. These books become bestsellers! But what’s the secret? How did the author craft the story that engaged us so that we stayed up late into the night reading? At Monday night’s meeting, Jordan...
by Web Editor | Jul 19, 2023 | Event, Speaker
Flash—stories less than 1,000 words—is enormously popular. Google “Flash Fiction Contests” and the very first result lists 109 places to submit. But while flash may be easier to read, it is by no means easier to write. The daunting task of packing profound meaning...
