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  • 2024/25 Workshop List

  • Generator workshops are open to all adult writers. All events will take place from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM CST.

    After you sign up, you will recieve an immediate confirmation email. You will also receive two reminder emails before the event(s) you choose. 

    You will receive a Zoom link one day prior to the workshop. 

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    Tuesday, December 10 - Songwriting For the Unapologetic withConny Franko Product Image
    Tuesday, December 10 - Songwriting For the Unapologetic withConny FrankoThis workshop will be for any discipline of writer to get their feet wet in the world of Songwriting. The goal of the workshop is to find agency in one's own voice and apply it to writing a song. What's great about this workshop is that there's a song for everyone. Some songs are easily digestible, others are buried in easter eggs and some only can be translated by the author. Which song will you find ownership in writing?
    $15.00
      
    Tuesday, January 14 - Ready, Set, Go: The Art of Better Writing with Brenda Jackson Product Image
    Tuesday, January 14 - Ready, Set, Go: The Art of Better Writing with Brenda JacksonThis 90-minute interactive workshop is designed to help aspiring writers tap into their creativity and begin crafting their own love stories. Whether you're interested in writing fiction or non-fiction, this workshop will guide you through the process of turning your ideas into compelling narratives. Brenda will share insights from her writing career, discussing key elements of romance writing such as character development, emotional tension, and pacing. Participants will explore their personal motivations for writing, identify potential obstacles, and learn tips for overcoming them to stay productive. Through a series of guided writing prompts, attendees will have the opportunity to start their own romance scenes and receive live feedback. The workshop will also cover the basics of crafting memorable characters, understanding plot structure, and creating engaging dialogue. By the end of the session, participants will walk away with the beginnings of a new romance story, a stronger understanding of their creative process, and practical tools for success in the romance genre. Whether you're a seasoned writer or just starting out, this workshop will inspire you to write the love story you've always dreamed of.
    $15.00
      
    Tuesday, February 11 - Doppelgangers, Enemies, and Strangers Online: Going Deeper and Finding Empathy in Character with Ted Wheeler Product Image
    Tuesday, February 11 - Doppelgangers, Enemies, and Strangers Online: Going Deeper and Finding Empathy in Character with Ted WheelerAward-winning novelist Theodore Wheeler will discuss his approach to discovering character while working through the early drafts of a story and walk participants through a generative writing exercise. The exercise will benefit those who are looking to deepen their understanding of a character in an existing draft as well as those who are just starting out.
    $15.00
      
    Tuesday, March 11 - Writing Science Fiction with J.R. Dawson Product Image
    Tuesday, March 11 - Writing Science Fiction with J.R. DawsonThe Great What If? While Science Fiction is steeped in the speculative, it is a genre that shows us our future to make sense of our present. Come learn about why these stories hold so much importance (especially now), and try your hand at writing your own great what ifs.
    $15.00
      
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