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Program Type:

Workshop

Age Group:

Adults

Program Description

Event Details

Ready to unlock the writer within? Join THE WRITER'S JOURNEY! 

Transform your creative dreams into written reality in our adult writer's workshop series with award-winning author, Paula Peckham. Whether your story is just a spark or a full manuscript, we'll guide you through every step - from first draft to final publication. 

What you'll experience: 

  • Hands-on writing workshops 

  • Professional editing techniques 

  • Publishing industry insights 

  • Supportive critique sessions 

  • A community of fellow writers 

Your story matters. Let's bring it to life together. 

May: Scenes that Move the Story

Have you ever been told a scene you've written "doesn't move the story forward?" Have you ever wondered exactly what that meant? Join Paula Peckham as she walks you through Randy Ingermanson's book titled "How to Write a Dynamite Scene Using the Snowflake Method." You'll learn how to write each scene, so it shows your character's goal, the conflict that keeps your character from reaching her goal, and the setback or victory at the end. You'll learn the difference between a proactive scene and a reactive one, and how often to use both. And Paula includes a spreadsheet to help you keep all the moving parts in order, and make sure you've answered all the questions. You'll learn how to write a story that keeps the reader turning the page.

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