Please join me at one of these upcoming events!
January 6, 2017
Finding Your Writer's Voice
1:00 - 3:00
Desert Foothills Library
38443 N Schoolhouse Road
Cave Creek, AZ
Free!
January 21, 2017
Local Authors Book Sale
Scottsdale Civic Center Library
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
February 13 - 19, 2017
San Miguel de Allende Writers Conference
San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
April 19, 2017
Desert Sleuths
Topic - Developing Voice
Wall Street Room at Grimaldi’s Pizzeria
4000 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale
6:00 - 8:00 PM
April 25, 2017
Tempe Writes
Topic - How To Write a Compelling Scene
Tempe Public Library
3500 S. Rural Rd.
Tempe, AZ 85282
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
July 8 -14, 2017
Antioch Writers' Workshop
Yellow Springs, Ohio
September 26 - Oct 2, 2017
Writers Retreat: Developing Voice
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Details here: Writers Retreat
February 14 - 18, 2018
San Miguel de Allende Writers Conference
San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
April 5 - 7, 2018
Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop
Dayton, Ohio
April 21, 2018
Phoenix Writers Club
August 25, 2018
Flagstaff Writers' Connection
Characterization and Dialogue Workshop
10:00 - 4:00
Continental Country Club, Continental Room, Second Floor 2380 N. Oakmont, Flagstaff
Cost: $55.00
To Register: Contact Nancy Brehm at nbrehm@aol.com or 928-527-3188.
November 2, 2018
The Writer Connection
Editing Workshop
Desert Foothills Library
Cave Creek, AZ
www.dfla.org
April, May, June 2019
Mesa Public Library Writer-in-Residence
Writer in Residence Workshops:
Writing Workshop
Tues | Apr 9, Apr 23, May 7, May 21, Jun 4, Jun 18 | 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Main Library
Looking for inspiration? Gather on the first and third Tuesday of the month with other writers and enjoy an hour of writing prompts and general discussion about the writing life!
Introduction to Memoir: Write What You Know
Thurs | Apr 18 | 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Main Library
Everyone has a natural writer within, and everyone has something meaningful to say. This interactive workshop will explore the art and craft of memoir writing and include writing exercises to help you narrow your focus, be authentic, and take readers on an emotional journey of the heart.
Bringing Characters to Life on the Page
Thurs | May 23 | 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Main Library
Characters are the heart and soul of fiction. This class will take a look at the basics of characterization and develop your ability to create compelling characters.
How to Write a Compelling Scene
Thurs | Jun 6 | 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Main Library
Scene is the element of craft that captures the heart of the reader. Designed for all levels of writers, this session will clarify the difference between narrative summary and scene and present the fundamentals of how to create effective scenes.
To schedule a one-on-one appointment, please visit the signup form.
September 6th 1:00 - 3:00 The Writer Connection
Characterization and Dialogue
Please register online at https://dfla.org/ or call the Desert Foothills Library at 480-488-2286.
38443 N. Schoolhouse Road
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
480-488-2286
October 5th 8:00a.m. - 12:00p.m. Second annual Meet Your Literary Community event on at the Phoenix Public Market (727 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004).
February 17, 2020
Brandeis National Committee - Arizona Authors Speaker Series
April 2020
The Erma Bombeck Writers Workshop
Universtiy of Dayton, Ohio
Details to follow!