Friday, September 13, 2013

September Free Events Reminder & Conference Deadline

If you're planning on submitting a proposal for PPWC 2014 (Pikes Peak Writers Conference, held in April), the deadline is Sunday, September 15. You can go HERE to propose your workshop or HERE to suggest a workshop you'd like to see, but don't intend to present yourself.

September Write Brain
What: Advanced Plotting
Who: Chris Eboch
When: Tuesday, September 17, 6:30 to 8:30 PM
Where: Online Only, RSVP will be required for attendance, as we will need to email you a link to join us online FREE!
More Information: Many books and workshops teach the basics of plotting: conflict, complications, climax. Now learn advanced techniques that will make a decent plot dynamic. Start with a "grab you by the throat" opening to pull readers into the story. Learn how to pack the plot full by complicating your complications. Control your pacing through sentence and paragraph length. And finally, cliffhanger chapter endings ensure late-night reading under the covers. Learn techniques to make any story or book better. Novelists will benefit from these insights, whether they are just starting out or have years of experience.

About the Presenter: Chris Eboch writes fiction and nonfiction for all ages, with 20 traditionally published books for children. Her novels for ages nine and up include The Eyes of the Pharaoh, a mystery in ancient Egypt; The Well of Sacrifice, a Mayan adventure; and the Haunted series. her bookAdvanced Plotting helps writers fine-tune their plots. Learn more atwww.chriseboch.com. Chris also writes novels of suspense and romance for adults under the name Kris Bock. What We Found is a suspense about a young woman who finds a murder victim in the woods; Rattled follows a treasure hunt in New Mexico; and Whispers in the Dark involves intrigue among ancient Southwest ruins. Read excerpts at www.krisbock.com. RSVP to rsvp@pikespeakwriters.com.
 
PPW Open Critique Night
When: Wednesday, September 18, 6:00-8:30 P.M.
Location: Cottonwood Center for the Arts, 427 E. Colorado Ave., Colorado Springs, CO
More Information: The first 8 to RSVP can have up to 8 pages of their manuscript pages discussed by the group and the night's guest critiquer. All are welcome to come observe.

PPW Night at Ivywild
**PLEASE NOTE the change of venue**
When: Monday, September 23, 2013; 6:30-8:30 PM
Location: The Principal's Office in the Ivywild School, 1604 South Cascade Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80905
More Information: Join fellow writers on the 4th Monday of each month for writerly discussion, laughter, and socializing. The direction of the discussion is decided by the participants.

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