Sunday, April 9, 2017: Denise Clemons on world building

Posted February 5, 2017 by Tery Griffin

How you feed your characters informs your world and adds depth to your stories. Do you recall a passage from a novel or story where the smallest detail illuminated a character or setting? And have you ever found a jarring inconsistency that pulled you completely out of the narrative? Drawing on examples from current fiction,… Read more »

Sunday, March 19, 2017: Nancy Sakaduski on writing contests

Posted February 5, 2017 by Tery Griffin

This presentation/workshop will focus on whether to enter contests (what’s to be gained for new or  experienced writers), how to evaluate “good” and “bad” contests (and what are some red flags), and how to give your entry the best chance to win (what judges look for, how to read submission guidelines, etc.). Nancy Sakaduski is… Read more »