Maggie Bishop conducts a workshop at Chestnut Creek School of the Arts, Galax, VA
Maggie Bishop, Author & Speaker
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 ... Intense Workshop sessions for writers provide direction and tools. Writers use their own work for exercises. For those beginning to write, the workshops generate ideas. For those finishing a draft, these workshops are an opportunity to strengthen their story.
Write Now!The 5 Cs of Mystery
Writers use their own mystery for the writing exercises on Character, Crime, Conflict, Conundrum and Climax.
Write Now! Get Started, Get Organized and Get Going on Novel/Memoir
Learn 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. Memories are family treasurers.
Write Now! Character Creation
The Who, the What, the When, and the Why of a character.
Write Now! Plot Your Novel
Direction and tools for plotting a novel.
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.
Training Manager at Danskin for 2 years.
Training Manager at Milliken & Company for 5 years.