Upcoming Reader and Writer Events in Seattle
Seattle is a hotbed of writers and readers, which means book signings and craft workshops galore. I’ve got my eye on the Valentine’s Day Victorian Tea–tea and romance novels? How can you go wrong? Also, Patricia Briggs will be signing the latest Mercy Thompson book in March. If I haven’t gone into labor, I’ll be there with bells on.
PNWA Craft Workshop: Story, Structure, Subplot, Scene, Style: Keys to Rewriting Your Novel by Robert J. Ray
Thursday, February 11, 7 pm
The key to rewriting your novel is a workable plan: Story first, then Structure, Subplots, (Key) Scenes, and Style. The toughest rewriting task is fixing your subplots. Before you can fix a subplot, you must peel it away from the novel, using tools like Character Arc, Character Grid, Scene List, Scene List, Scene Profile, Scene Template, and Core Story. Learn how to use these tools and make your rewrite hum in a hands-on workshop (with writing in the room) led by Robert J. Ray, using techniques from his latest book, The Weekend Novelist Rewrites the Novel.
Participants should bring a prose sample, two pages, double-spaced.
Chinook Middle School. Non-PNWA members are allowed to attend two meetings. Please see the PNWA website for more information.
Saint Valentine’s Day Victorian Tea book signing
Saturday, February 13, 2-4pm
Join local authors who delight in creating romantic stories set in the Victorian era at the Bellevue Library. Music, refreshments and a book signing will follow the program. Sponsored by Bellevue Friends of the Library. Books will be available for sale at this event. Organized by the King County Library System.
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Saturday, February 13th, from 5-7pm
Kirkland Library, program held at Parkplace Books, 348 Parkplace Center, Kirkland, 98033
Join local romance authors and learn from the experts about love, romance and happy ever after endings. Authors include Megan Chance, Rebecca J. Clark, Anthea Lawson, Deborah Schneider and Shelli Stevens. Organized by the King County Library System.
Writers Boot Camp with Author Bob Mayer
Join us for an intensive five week writing series every Tuesday evening in March at Bellevue Library. Register please. Books will be for sale at these workshops. Organized by the King County Library System.
NY Times bestselling author Bob Mayer has over three million books in print. He travels frequently as a leadership speaker, consultant and writing workshop presenter. He graduated from West Point and served in the military as a Special Forces A-Team leader and a teacher at the JFK Special Warfare Center & School. His latest book is Who Dares Wins: The Green Beret Way to Conquer Fear & Succeed.
- Tuesday, March 2, 7-9pm
The Original Idea and Conflict: The Core of Writing and Selling Your Book
Can you say what your book is about in 25 words or less? This is essential to both writing a tight book and then selling it. Discover ways to find and state your original idea so you stay on course while writing the book. Learn to use the Conflict Box to create conflict between your protagonist and antagonist. - Tuesday, March 9, 7-9pm
Outlining, Plot and Writing Scenes: The Events of Your Story
Before you begin writing your book, you should spend some time outlining and developing your story. Discuss types of outlines along with techniques for efficiently developing the strongest possible story based on your original idea. From the exciting opening that grabs the reader through the escalating conflict to the climactic scene and ending with the resolution—the entire structure of the novel with be covered with emphasis on hooks, the remote control effect, building suspense and creating satisfying endings. - Tuesday, March 16, 7-9pm
Character and Point of View
The point of view you write in is your voice as a writer. This goes beyond just first person, third person and omniscient voices. The most critical component of a novel is character. Discover how to go from writing flat two-dimensional characters to vibrant three-dimensional ones. - Tuesday, March 23, 7-9pm
The Publishing Business for Writers: Selling your book, Marketing Yourself and Your Book
Develop a writer friendly approach to marketing your book efficiently. Understand the flow of a query at a publishing house and how decisions are made to buy a book. Learn to create cover letters that grab the reader, how to do a one page synopsis, and other practical tools to sell your work. Discuss what you can do marketing-wise to be a success in this business and cover a variety of techniques from book-signings, media outlets, publicists and other innovative ways to promote your book. Learn up-to-date information on the publishing business including: Fee-charging agents; sell-through and sales numbers; E-books; print-on-demand; shrinking mid-lists; corporate mergers and self-publishing. - Tuesday, March 30, 7-9pm
Introduction to Warrior Writer
For fiction and non-fiction authors, this is a workshop that focuses on educating writers about how to be authors. Warrior Writer is a holistic approach encompassing goals, intent, environment, personality, change, courage, communication and leadership that gives the writer a road map to becoming a successful author. Many writers are focused on either the writing or the business end. Warrior Writer integrates the two. Warrior-Writer fills a critical gap in the publishing industry paradigm. Discuss how to conquer the fears that hold writers back and how to set strategic and tactical goals.
Meet the Author Jane Porter
Saturday, March 13, 2 pm, Kingsgate Library
Local romance and contemporary fiction author, Jane Porter, will read from her newest book, Easy on the Eyes and lead a discussion on the creation of bestselling fiction, the writing life and the publishing industry. Porter has written over 22 novels and was a finalist for the Romance Writers of America’s RITA award in both 2002 and 2003. Her books include Odd Mom Out and Flirting with Forty which was made into a 2008 Lifetime television movie. Books will be available for sale and a book signing will follow the discussion. Organized by the King County Library System.
Meet the Author Patricia Briggs
Tuesday, March 30, 7pm
The fabulously talented Patricia Briggs will be signing copies of Silver Borne, the fifth book of the Mercy Thompson series. This is one of the best Urban Fantasy series out there. University Bookstore Seattle
Meet the Authors Mark Henry, Jeanne Stein, and Jaye Wells
Monday, April 5, 7 pm
Local Urban Fantasy authors will read and sign their latest releases: Battle of the Network Zombies (KENSINGTON), Retribution (ACE), Mage in Black (ORBIT) University Bookstore Seattle.
Meet the Author Jim Butcher
Wednesday, April 7, 8pm
The Urban Fantasy author will read and sign his latest Dresden Files novel, Changes. University Bookstore Seattle.
Get out your popcorn! It’s time for the Oscars of the Romance Industry, folks. I, for one, am quivering in anticipation.