Authors Judith Geary, Sharyn McCrumb & Maggie Bishop at Blue Ridge Writers Confeence, 2009
Readers ... I'd love to talk with your group, either in person or via telephone. "Escape to the Mountains" through books, the writing life and process, literary vs. commercial fiction, or any other idea you wish to chat about.
Writers ... Workshop sessions for writers include:
Write Now!The 5 Cs of Mystery
This intense 1-1½ hour session provides direction and tools for writing a better mystery. Writers use their own mystery for the writing exercises on Character, Crime, Conflict, Conundrum and Climax. For those beginning a novel, this workshop generates ideas. For those finishing a draft, this is an opportunity to strengthen your story.
Write Now! Get Started, Get Organized and Get Going on Novel/Memoir
This intense 1- 1½ hour session offers a plan to write and a method to keep organized. The "get going" part of the work session provides direction and tools for writing a better memoir or novel. Writers use their own story for the writing exercises. For those beginning a novel or memoir, the workshop generates ideas. For those finishing a draft, this is an opportunity to strengthen your story. Memories are family treasurers.
Write Now! Plot Your Novel in an Hour
This intense 1 - 1½ hour session provides direction and tools for plotting a novel. Writers use their own story for the writing exercises. For those beginning a novel, it generates ideas. For those finishing a draft, this is an opportunity to strengthen your story.
On Stage! Booksignings
In-person book signings are still an important promotional tool for the published author. This session covers the initial phone call to set up a signing to the event to follow up promotions. An added bonus is what not to do at a signing. A checklist is offered for easy reference.
Promotion! for Authors and other Artists
This session introduces Internet, Events, Traditional Media, Book Signings, Craft Fairs and Reader Chats. A handout is offered for easy reference.
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