Writing Compelling Dialogue with Laurie Calkhoven ONLINE: Saturday, April 15, 10:30am–12:30pm • $35
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1x class
Well-written dialogue can advance your plot, convey information, and create tension that lurks beneath the surface of the spoken language. This workshop will examine what good dialogue can accomplish using examples from contemporary fiction. Laurie Calkhoven is the author of more than 50 books for children, ranging from early readers to young adults. [ALL LEVELS]
Mystery Writing with Karen Leet ONLINE: Saturday, May 13, 10am–Noon • $35
1x class
Mysteries can be crammed with fun, action, romance, and/or violence (depending on your preferences). We’ll explore various types of mysteries, tricks of the trade, and more. Whether you love cozy or hard-boiled, private eye or police procedurals, all mystery writers are invited to explore your options. Karen M. Leet has published more than 600 stories and articles as well as six books. She has a wealth of teaching experience and enjoys working with writers of all ages and backgrounds. [ALL LEVELS]
Conference Prep: The Pitch, First Page Critique, & More with Jennifer Hester Mattox OPTION 1–ONLINE & LIVE VIA ZOOM: Saturday, May 6, 11:30am–1:30pm • FREE
OPTION 2–RECORDED VIDEO OF LIVE CLASS: After May 10 • FREE Link will be emailed to you within two days of registering (after May 10)
Setting 101 with Tiffany Reisz PRE-RECORDED WEBINAR: Link and materials will be emailed to you upon registration • $35 Setting in a novel isn’t simply the background to your story. It’s another character! Learn why the right setting can make or break your novel, how to choose the best setting for your story, how to research that setting without leaving your house, and how to develop your setting with the right amount of detail. We’ll explore the 8th Circle, The Chateau, and The Dragon , and many other fantastically rendered fictional settings. For writers of all genres. [ALL LEVELS] The plot is the most basic element of a novel, and yet learning to plot is often the hardest challenge of the fiction writer. What is a plot? Are there different types? Do I need to outline? How do I learn how to plot? In this seminar, we’ll answer all these questions and more. For writers of all genres. Tiffany Reisz is a USA Today bestselling author of over 30 novels. She lives with her husband, author Andrew Shaffer, in Louisville. [ALL LEVELS] Plotting 101 with Tiffany Reisz PRE-RECORDED WEBINAR: Link and materials will be emailed to you upon registration • $35 This class is only available to registrants of the 2023 Books In Progress Conference. If you’re serious about your writing, you’ll want to hear some helpful tips before you attend the Books In Progress Conference. We’ll discuss how to pitch to an agent, what to expect from the First Page Critique Panel, and ways networking with the literary community can benefit you. This seminar is led by one of the conference organizers, Jennifer Hester Mattox. Mattox is an emerging fiction writer and an advocate for Kentucky authors, published and unpublished. Completion of the “Querying Agents: Novels” seminar or a similar class is recommended before you take this prep course. [ALL LEVELS]
How to Write a Novel in 30 Days with Jennifer Hester Mattox PRE-RECORDED WEBINAR: Link will be emailed to you upon registration • $35
Can you write 50,000 words toward a novel in one month? Yes, you can! This ten-time National Novel Writing Month winner will teach you how to do it while living a busy life. The seminar includes strategies for meeting your word count, writing a quick first draft, and keeping track of your storyline and characters. Are you up for the challenge? Jennifer Mattox is an emerging fiction writer and an advocate for Kentucky authors, published and unpublished. Jennifer also serves as the Carnegie Center’s Development Director and Kentucky Great Writer Series Coordinator. [ALL LEVELS]
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