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Nov 8 7PM : “Finding Your Writer’s Voice,” with Thaisa Frank

by Web Editor | Oct 17, 2021 | Event, Speaker, Writing

  Your writing style should be as unique as a fingerprint. Deriving inspiration from the masterworks of the past is certainly helpful. However, it is only when you delve deeply into your intuitive mind that your own voice can emerge. Don’t chase after...

“Banish the Boredom — Hook Readers in an Era of Short Attention Spans” with Dan White

by Web Editor | Aug 26, 2021 | Event, Speaker, Writing

  Popular book series like The Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew ended each chapter with a cliffhanger to compete with the then-new medium of television. The attention economy has only grown more competitive in the smartphone era. Attention has been systematically sliced...

August 9 — Building Characters , with Anne Hillerman

by Web Editor | Jul 23, 2021 | Event, Speaker, Writing

  The narrative that’s brewing in your mind does not truly come to life until your characters stop speaking to you and start speaking to each other. Only then does the dramatic tension fully manifest, propelling the reader through the pages and delivering a...

July 12 — Writing a Linked Story Collection, with Tod Goldberg

by Web Editor | Jun 15, 2021 | Event, Speaker, Writing

  The Marvel Cinematic Universe is a contemporary example of a linked story collection. Each film stands on its own, delivering a solid three-act structure. Yet, carefully threaded through each film are glimpses of a larger saga that is greater than the sum of...

May 10 — “My Work on The Lion King and Other Hollywood Projects,” with Rob Minkoff

by Web Editor | Apr 27, 2021 | Event, Speaker, Uncategorized, Writing

  The Lion King took the world by storm, wowing adults and leaving an indelible impression on their children. Effortlessly blending Shakespearean intrigue and emotional depth with superb voice acting and an unforgettable musical score, the crown jewel of the...

April 12 — Writing a Mystery Series or Stand-Alone with Cara Black

by Web Editor | Apr 1, 2021 | Event, Speaker, Writing

  A good mystery unspools much like the weaving of a spider’s web: gradually yet consistently, appearing haphazard in the opening stages, and culminating in a dazzling whole that ties together all loose ends in supremely satisfying fashion. The genre that...
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