The Novelist’s Craft Kit A full day of writing seminars for aspiring novelists, taught by award-winning authors Cost: $65 includes box lunch* trianglesinc/workshop.html April 12, 9:15 AM – 4 PM Page-Walker Arts and History Center 119 Ambassador Loop, Cary, NC 27513 PROGRAM: four lively seminars on challenging craft topics Talk the Talk. Dialogue must characterize, create suspense and tension, move the plot, sound realistic, never bore. Learn how to master this multi-tasking craft element. J. D. Allen writes books about the clash of passionate, strong willed personalities. She’s published Romantica and science fiction/fantasy, and has just finished her first mainstream thriller. Deep Point of View: Make Your Novel Come to Life. What exactly is deep POV and why is it the way to go? We’ll explore how POV can make character emotion fresher, deeper, and more compelling. Judith Stanton is the author of seven novels and a RITA finalist for her historical romances. Her recent contemporary suspense, A Stallion to Die For, is garnering top reviews on Amazon. Archetype, not Stereotype. Plastic, forgettable characters are a scourge of the publishing industry. This session will show you how archetypes based on patterns in the unconscious mind can be the basis for characters who disturb, charm, and fascinate your readers. Suzanne Adair’s award-winning suspense and thrillers transport readers to the Southern theater of the Revolutionary War, where she brings historic towns, battles, and people to life. The Writer’s Voice. Agents and editors want new voices. What is “voice”? Finding your authentic voice is the single greatest struggle for most writers and the key to unlocking your creative potential. Pat Roy has published two novels. Fools Moon will be out this summer. Triangle SinC is the Raleigh-Durham area chapter of Sisters in Crime, an organization of over 3000 members dedicated to the support of women mystery writers. Information at trianglesinc. Co-sponsors *$10 discount for SinC members.
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