All objects are portals to the intangible. In this one-day, show-and-tell workshop we will analyze successful examples of narrative with objects at their origin. Then, using your own personally chosen object, something you can hold in your hand, we will write through a series of varied and short prompts. The things we surround ourselves with […]
Rooting For the Anti-Hero
Scarlett O’Hara. Severus Snape. Hans Solo. Bridget Jones. What do they have in common? Where to start. Unattractive qualities like: questionable morals, lack of charm, and motivations that seem, at best, self-serving at worst, destructive. And yet, we root for them because we see ourselves in their shortcomings. Stories that beg to be read include […]
Character Study
How do you create a character who comes to life on the page and is relatable? In this workshop we’ll use prompts to explore different ways to add layers to characters so they feel real. We’ll dive into the “why” behind characters and people, which is often at the root of the best characters: Why […]
Lecture Series: Getting in the Flow
Get into the flow with your writing and stay there! Contemporary romance author and former professional organizer Libby Waterford offers tips and tools to help you increase your word count and maximize your writing time so you can get to The End faster and without tearing (as much of) your hair out. Learn how to […]
Literary Pub Trivia Night
How many wives did Shakespeare have? What book begins: “These two very old people are the father and mother of Mr. Bucket”? If you know the answers*, or enjoy taking a guess, or are simply made curious, then you are ready for our first ever Literary Pub Trivia Night! It’s an evening of laughs and […]