Workshop	The Business of Writing
Presented by	Yvonne Jeffrey
Date	September 22, 2005 - 7:00pm-9:30pm

Workshop	Straight from the Horse's Mouth that which comes from a reliable source
Presented by	Mahrie Glab
Date	October 15, 2005

Agents and editors are specific about what they want in a short verbal pitch, a one paragraph blurb in a query, a two page overview synopsis, and that twenty-five page “selling synopsis.” This workshop, based on Donald Maass’ “Effective Outlines and Powerful Pitches” passes on what one of North America’s top agents has to say on the subject and is supplemented by tidbits from other agents and editors. It tells you how to market your book after you’ve written it. Come with your story in mind, your one paragraph blurb/pitch on paper, and pen and paper at the ready, and be prepared to write.

Workshop	Brainstorming
Presented by	Virginia Janes
Date	October 27, 2005

In this fun, interactive workshop, Virginia will cover the etiquette for brainstorming--by yourself, with your characters, or in a group-all to the worthy and important cause of enhancing creativity. Using The Fiction Writer's Brainstormer by James V. Smith Jr. for strategies, we will look at brainstorming in a group setting and the mindset as it relates to inspiration and capturing those continuous ideas.

Workshop	Conflict and Motivation in Spiderman 2
Presented by	Darlene Maynard
Date	November 12, 2005

Conflict and Motivation are two of the most elusive writing ingredients known to storytellers. In this Saturday workshop, Darlene Maynard will tackle both of these elements, using the movie “Spiderman II” to illustrate what works and doesn’t work, and most importantly--why. A story isn’t a good story without a well-developed character with conflict to work through and motivation to colour all his choices. This workshop brings together ideas from five successful writing experts into a day of learning and discussion.

First Workshop	Networking: Why Bother by Brenda Collins
Second Workshop	Practice Your Pitch with Donna Tunney
Date	November 24, 2005

Practice Your Pitch with professional actor Donna Tunney.
After the great workshop in October on Writing Your Pitch/Query Letter/One-Page Synopsis by Mahrie Glab, ARWA members have an opportunity to present their pitch and learn effective body language and presentation before a professional. So bring your pitch and learn how to perfect it. Because you never know when an editor or agent might turn to you and ask, “Tell me about your story.”

Workshop	New Member Orientation
Presented by	Grace Panko
Date	November 26, 2005

The orientation will cover information regarding ARWA, information on publishers, agents, market, resources, query letters, manuscript presentation, etc. Basically, all the things a member might need to know to get started with a writing career. It will be loosely structured with lots of opportunity to ask questions. This is also a great opportunity to get to know the other new members in a more intimate setting than the regular meetings.