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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...

March 8th — Manuscript Formatting & Submission Do’s & Don’ts with LeeAnne Krusemark

by Web Editor | Feb 21, 2021 | Event, Speaker, Uncategorized, Writing

  Your manuscript may be nearing completion, but there are additional steps you’ll need to take before firing it off to an agent or publisher. Submission guidelines can be stringent, meticulously detailing everything from formatting to file type. Countless...

Feb 8 — Find and Engage Readers for Your Books

by Web Editor | Jan 21, 2021 | Event, Speaker, Writing

  The advantage of the internet is that anyone can write and sell a book. The drawback is that anyone can write and sell a book. The challenge has shifted from distributing one’s work to distinguishing oneself amidst a glut of content. This is the stark...

Nov 9 — Pace Your Narrative Like a Pro with Heather Chavez

by Web Editor | Oct 21, 2020 | Event, Speaker, Writing

Hitting the right pace and mastering the art of timing can ensure success across a wide range of domains, from sports to music. Writing is no exception. A talented writer rises above the words, sentences, and paragraphs, soaring high overhead to glimpse the...

September 14th — The Architecture of Screenwriting with Professor Scott Sublett

by Web Editor | Aug 29, 2020 | Event, Speaker, Writing

Screenwriters have a secret. They know how to tell a compelling story. Top-grossing pictures rake in millions, even billions, of dollars. What’s their technique? At our next ZOOM meeting, Professor Scott Sublett reveals the wizardry of their success. “Plot,”...
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