Do you have family stories that need telling, but you’re not sure where to start? Have you dreamed of writing a book after you retire? Maybe you have a manuscript
Haruki Murakami wrote in “The Kidney-Shaped Stone that Moves Every Day”: “What a writer is supposed to do is observe and observe and observe again, and put off making judgments to the
When you sit down to write, you don’t always think about where your novel will be displayed on the shelves at a bookstore; you simply imagine it being there. With
Revision is, without question, the thing writers find the most perplexing. How do you take your draft, break it down, and then hone it to the point of flawlessness? How
Learn how to captivate your readers from the very first paragraph of your novel. This workshop with Jeff Deck delves into the elements of a compelling first chapter, from setting
A plot, essentially, is what happens in a story. One event leads to another. But what makes a plot compelling? In this workshop, we will discuss the different types of
How do you turn a memory or life experience into a powerful essay? In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn how to mine for meaningful material, hook your readers, structure your
You’re polishing your nonfiction manuscript. Now what? How do you find a publisher? What about book promotion? In this session, two debut authors share their sometimes similar, often diverse experiences
If you are working on a memoir for yourself or ghostwriting one for a client, this is a great session for you! Robin Baskerville’s Writing Lab is designed for both
Effective memoir writing doesn’t rely exclusively on personal experience and history, or memory. All aspects of the genre can be enhanced by various types of research, tailored to the focus
