It’s conference time! There are lots of fun writing conferences scheduled for the coming months, and I’m excited to be presenting some workshops at a few upcoming events.

First up…the Silken Sands’ Writing Conference (March 16-18th in beautiful Pensacola Beach).  At the Silken Sands Writer’s Conference, I’ll be presenting two workshops:

The Novella:  100 Pages Can Pack a Punch

Description: You can pack a lot of plot into 100 pages. Come learn tips and techniques for writing novellas. Shorter stories require different pacing, character crafting, and plot development. In addition to the novella writing process, find the best places to submit your novella and discuss novella marketing techniques. Writing “short” might just be great for you.

Crafting Killers: Making Villains to Thrill and Chill

Description: Learn to create multi-dimensional villains who can propel your story forward even as they stir fear in the hearts of your readers. Villains should be as powerful as your protagonists, and by learning crafting techniques, you can create bad guys (and girls) who are a perfect match for the heroes of your tale.

Then, in April of 2012, I will be presenting a workshop at the RT Booklovers Convention:

Holding Out For A Hero

Description: What’s a good love story without an unforgettable hero? Four bestselling authors discuss ways to craft a strong and memorable hero. It’s not just about the sex appeal — find out what characteristics make a hero great as you learn why readers truly fall in love with heroes. Discussion will also include the creation of antiheroes (Why do readers enjoy those bad boys?) and the comparison/contrast of heroes across subgenres.

Panelist: Cynthia Eden, Lisa Renee Jones, Elisabeth Naughton, and Caridad Piñeiro

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Once I’ve presented my workshops, I’ll be sure to upload all of my notes and handouts to the For Writers section of my site.  I’m working on some other materials that I hope to have added to the For Writers section soon, too. In the mean time, if there is any writing-related topic that you have questions about, please ask! Maybe I can work the answer into a post topic. 🙂

Enjoy your weekend!

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