Build a Book in a year!Schedule of Events—2007-2008 Fall Program(Events are for ARWA members only and to be held at the Old Y, unless otherwise noted.) |
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Sept 27, 2007 Thursday |
7:00-9:30 |
Workshop: Building a Premise With: CJ Carmichael What is a premise anyway? And once you’ve figured out that, how do you develop it and use it to write your story? Come to the first step in “Build a Book in a Year” with multi-published author, CJ Carmichael and find out how she does it. A general meeting will also be held. |
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Oct 13, 2007 Saturday |
10:00-3:00 |
Workshop: Premise: Is There Enough for a Book With: Grace Panko Want to know if your premise is enough for a book? Having problems developing your premise? Want some feedback or simply to listen and learn? Come to this workshop with Grace Panko and leave with a stronger foundation upon which to build your story. |
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Oct 25, 2007 Thursday |
7:00-9:30 |
Workshop: Characterization With: Donna Tunney Learn how to plumb the depths of your character with professional playwright, actor and writer, Donna Tunney. A general meeting will also be held. |
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Nov 10, 2007 Saturday |
10:00-3:00 |
Workshop: Characters With: Judith Duncan Come out and discover an innovative way to find out who your characters are with multi-published author, Judith Duncan. Bring scissors, glue and old magazines for this interactive workshop. Leave your preconceptions at home and let your characters come to you. |
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Nov 22, 2007 Thursday |
7:00-9:30 |
Workshop: Plotting/Structure With: Diana Scott Diana Scott will share her methods to build a strong plot integrating your premise and characters. Diana gave an excellent talk on Theme in May and has developed some very helpful and intriguing ideas on plotting. A general meeting will also be held. |
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December
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No meeting. Have a great holiday BUT... Keep on working and be ready for the January Saturday workshop in which we will focus on plot—problems, solutions and successes. |
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Jan 12, 2008 Saturday |
10:00-3:00 |
Workshop: Plot With: facilitated by Judith Duncan Bring an outline of your plot or at least the basic elements along with several copies to share or submit anonymously ahead of time to the facilitator, Judith Duncan. Let’s test the strength of your story foundation and see if we can make it even better. |
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Jan 24, 2008 Thursday |
7:00-9:30 |
Workshop: Point of View What kind of story are you writing? How will you bring your characters to life and tell their story in his/her unique way? Come and explore some of the POV possibilities and discover what might work best for you. A general meeting will also be held. |
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Alberta Romance Writers' Association (ARWA) 223 - 12 Ave. SW Calgary, Alberta T2R 0G9
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