Writing Clinics

I'm very excited to announce that in April, my 2 fave authors will be giving a writing workshop. Catherine McKenzie (author of Spin & Arranged) and Shawn Klomparens (author of Jessica Z. and Two Years No Rain), will be teaming up and I am very excited. I've met Catherine a handful of times, (at book signings), but haven't met Shawn yet. I'm looking forward to attending a workshop of 2 authors that I admire. I'll be attending the Friday workshop only. There are some spaces left, so if you're interested in writing, or already are an aspiring writer, maybe these workshop are for you! Come join me! I have always thought about writing... and have many stories floating around in my head, and I'm hoping the workshop will help me start in the right direction.

Here's the details:

WRITING CLINIC: Writing Great Dialogue – APRIL 20, 2012

Great dialogue brings life to fiction, but how is it written? How can passages of dialogue feel realistic without being dull, or convey action without seeming forced? Join authors Catherine McKenzie (Spin, Arranged) and Shawn Klomparens (Jessica Z., Two Years, No Rain) for a workshop on crafting tight, narrative-propelling dialogue. Participants are welcomed (but not required) to submit up to five pages via email by March 15 for possible discussion during the session.

Date: Friday April 20, 4:30 to 6pm

Location: Atwater Library Auditorium: 1200 Atwater Ave, Montreal

Price: $25

Contact: catherinemckenzieauthor@gmail.com to register and submit materials.

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WRITING CLINIC: How to Write A Query Letter – APRIL 21, 2012

Getting an agent to represent you can be a difficult process. An essential tool is drafting the right query letter to get an agent’s attention and make her want to read your work. Join authors Catherine McKenzie (Spin, Arranged) Shawn Klomparens (Jessica Z., Two Years, No Rain) for a workshop on crafting compelling query letters. Successful queries will be broken down, and a five-step template (Introduction, Summary, Hype, Conclusion and Closing) will be discussed. Participants are welcomed (but not required) to submit a sample query letter via email by March 15 for possible discussion during the session.

Date: Saturday April 21, 10:30am to 12pm,

Location: Atwater Library Auditorium: 1200 Atwater Ave., Montreal

Price: $25

Contact: catherinemckenzieauthor@gmail.com to register and submit materials.