Classes & Events
May 7, 2013: Webinar – Breaking Through the Glass Ceiling for Novelists
If you are still struggling to attract an agent or publisher for your novel, this workshop is for you. We’ll talk about the work you’ll need to do to break through the glass ceiling by preparing a publication-worthy manuscript. You’ll learn about common challenges that hold novels back and how to address them. Participants will receive a list of resources for and a coupon for a $15 off an hour coaching session The webinar runs from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., on Monday, May 7, 2013, with time for questions. The URL will be e-mailed to...
read moreMay 11, 2013 – Literary Salon hosted by Author and Artist Teresa Louis
Louis will open the salon by reading from a variety of her work, including poetry, fiction and travel essays. After the reading, attendees are free to ask questions and have an open discussion of writing. Louis is the author and illustrator of In the Herbary: Herbal Poems, Recipes & Tips (Green Fuse Press, 2011). Her work has also been published in Writing Colorado News, Examiner, Expedition Underground, The Loveland Community Business Journal, Xposé and IMPROV. Louis lives in the mountains west of Boulder and works as a writing...
read moreMay 17, 2013 – Literary Salon Hosted by Author and Freelancer Jessica Fishman
Join Jessica Fishman for a sneak peek into her memoir about immigrating to Isreal. Fishman be reading excerpts from her manuscript – Chutzpa & High Heels: Searching for Love and Identity in the Holy Land. Currently in the process of getting her memoir published, Jessica Fishman will lead the Literary Salon following her reading. The appearance will take place May 17, 2013, from 6:00 to7:30 p.m. at the Trident Bookstore and Café, 940 Pearl Street, Boulder, Colorado. This event is free and open to the public, but preregistration is...
read moreJune 8, 2013 – Literary Salon hosted by Paranormal Fiction Author Lynda Hilburn
Paranormal fiction Author Lynda Hilburn will be hosting the Literary Salon, Saturday, June 8, 2013, at the Villas at the Atrium in Boulder. Lynda will open the Salon with a brief reading and then she will guide our discussion. Attendees are free to ask questions as well as throw out discussion topics to the group. Lynda writes paranormal fiction. More specifically, she writes vampire books. After a childhood filled with invisible friends, sightings of dead relatives and a fascination with the occult, turning to the paranormal was a...
read moreJune 22, 2013 – Quick as a Flash: Perfecting Petite Prose (Free Member Workshop)
Today’s finest writing comes in a small package. We’ll take a brief look at flash fiction, nonfiction prose and service pieces, including the best way to wrangle a few hundred words and the markets that publish short pieces. We’ll talk about compressing plot and characterization and how to economize on words. You’ll leave with handouts and brimming with ideas. The workshop runs from 10 a.m. to noon at the Villas at the Atrium, 3350 30th Street in Boulder, Colorado. (Please note the earlier start time). The workshop is part of a free...
read moreJuly 15, 2013 – Webinar: Building Your Book Buzz
Wondering what an author platform is and how to build it? Get an overview on the strategies used by successful authors, including traditional marketing, social media, book trailers, book tours and more. Handouts will include a book marketing checklist. Lori DeBoer is the founder of the Boulder Writers’ Workshop and works as an independent writing teacher and coach. Her essays on writing have been published in Mamaphonic: Balancing Motherhood and Other Creative Acts, Keep It Real: Everything You’ve Wanted to Know About Research and Writing...
read moreJuly 27, 2013 – Pitch Perfect: Writing a Proposal an Agent Will Love
Whether your book is still a gleam in your eye or several drafts in, you’ll need a professional proposal to attract agents and publishers. This workshop with Writing Coach Lori DeBoer gives you the tools and guidance to do your book justice. You’ll learn how to go about researching agents and publishers and how to pitch to them. You will explore the elements of a book proposal, including the hook, cover letter and synopsis. The workshop runs from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, July 27, 2013, at the Villas at the Atrium, 3350 30th Street...
read moreAugust 17, 2013 – The Long and the Short of It: Sizing Up Genre (Free Member Workshop)
Go beyond page count and learn how to size up your genre in this workshop, led by Boulder-based writing coach Lori DeBoer (www.lorideboer.com). We’ll discuss the differences between the long and short forms of writing, ranging from flash fiction to novels, including pacing, character development and the narrative arc. We’ll discuss how to choose the right genre for the topic and how to rein in rambling prose. This workshop will be held 10 a.m. to noon in the downstairs meeting room at the Villas at the Atrium, 3350 30th Street, Boulder,...
read moreSeptember 21, 2013 – What’s in a Story? (Free Member Workshop)
The plot is afoot. Take your readers on an emotional journey by embracing the essential elements of story. We’ll talk about creating a narrative arc, tightening the tension, perfecting pacing and climbing to a climax. Learn how paying attention to motivation and causality can help you create a riveting throughline. Today’s finest writing comes in a small package. We’ll take a brief look at flash fiction, nonfiction prose and service pieces, including the best way to wrangle a few hundred words and the markets that publish short pieces. We’ll...
read moreOctober 12, 2013 – Na-No-Wri-Mo Prep
National Novel Writing Month has become a treasured tradition for aspiring novelists, who race to write a 50,000-word (or longer) novel during the month of November. Though you can’t enter prose you’ve already written, you can map out a plan. In this workshop, you’ll how to prep for NaNoWriMo–including how to do plot points and character sketches–as well as strategies that will help you write with more focus. The workshop runs from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, July 27, 2013, at the Villas at the Atrium, 3350 30th...
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