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Make Your YA Novel a Reality with David Bowles
Make Your YA Novel a Reality with David Bowles
Do you aspire to become the next Jacqueline Woodson, Suzanne Collins, or Benjamin Saenz? From dystopian adventures to explorations of young romance to coming-of-age stories, the demand for fiction for young adult readers is as strong as ever. But how do you take a YA novel from concept to reality?
In this three-part course, award-winning author David Bowles will guide participants through the process of developing their ideas for a YA novel from a concept to a synopsis and first chapter. We will discuss stylistic elements when writing longform fiction for teens—prose novels, novels-in-verse, graphic novels. We will also learn how to prepare to pitch YA (young adult) projects to agents and/or editors.
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Gemini Ink Volunteer Summer Social
Gemini Ink Volunteer Summer Social
Are you interested in getting a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the writing life? Interested in helping our community craft their stories? Join us for a fun and informal Volunteer Summer Social. We’ll share light refreshments, and fun literary games, and learn about volunteer opportunities, including general office duties, event support, and assisting teaching artists in the classroom. Help us teach the craft of writing to people of all skill levels so they can bring their stories to life!
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Veteran’s Writing Collective with Sarah Colby
Veteran’s Writing Collective with Sarah Colby
The Veteran’s Writing Collective encourages the art of writing in a workshop environment where participants are offered honest, positive, and constructive peer-to-peer and mentor feedback. The workshop is open to all active-duty military, veterans, retirees, and their immediate family members. Writers of all levels working in all genres are welcome.
The Big Texas Author Talk featuring Ramona Reeves
The Big Texas Author Talk featuring Ramona Reeves
Wednesday, July 17th, 2024 via Zoom @ 7PM CST Up Next: Ramona Reeves, moderated Cassandra...
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Discover New Entry Points into Your Writing: An Open Genre Workshop with National Book Award Finalist Reginald Gibbons
Discover New Entry Points into Your Writing: An Open Genre Workshop with National Book Award Finalist Reginald Gibbons
Thursdays, July 18, 25, & Aug 1, 6:30-8:30pm CST, on Zoom (This class was rescheduled...
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How to Eat a Memory with Michelle Otero
How to Eat a Memory with Michelle Otero
In this generative workshop, we will explore the foods that helped shape our personal stories and use them as tools of discovery and meaning that reconnect us to the kid we were at the dinner table who knew what was right all along.
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Open Writer’s Labs
Open Writer’s Labs
These peer-driven workshops, held the last Monday of each month, are free and open to writers of all levels and focus on poetry, flash fiction, and short creative non-fiction.
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Get Ready to Write Your Novel This November with Laura Castoro
Get Ready to Write Your Novel This November with Laura Castoro
Wednesdays, July 31 - September 4, 6:30-8:30pm CST, Hybrid Instructor: Laura Castoro Nonmember: $155; Member:...