Zoom Writing Room Series

April 07, 2020 — May 12, 2020

 

Tuesday April 7, 7:30-8:30 pm EST 

Topic: Getting Started

Panelists: Cathy Marie Buchanan (The Painted Girls), Marissa Stapley (The Last Resort), and Jennifer Robson (The Gown). Moderated by Kate Hilton (Better Luck Next Time).

What We’ll Discuss: You want to write. How do you start? Where do good ideas come from? How do you make time for it? And is it really necessary to make an outline before you begin?

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Tuesday April 14, 7:30-8:30 pm EST

Topic: Planning Your Novel

Panelists: Marissa Stapley (The Last Resort), Karma Brown (Recipe for a Perfect Wife), and Uzma Jalaluddin (Ayesha At Last). Moderated by Kate Hilton (Better Luck Next Time).

What We’ll Discuss: You’re ready to write that novel you’ve been dreaming about. What now? We have some advice about creating memorable characters, plotting story arcs, building suspense, and writing realistic dialogue.

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Tuesday April 21, 7:30-8:30 pm EST

Topic: Getting Published *This session is full

Panelists: Janie Chang (Dragon Springs Road), Chantel Guertin (the Pippa Greene series), and Jennifer Robson (The Gown). Moderated by Kate Hilton (Better Luck Next Time).

What We’ll Discuss: Your novel is finished! Now what? What does an agent do and how do you find one? Is self-publishing a good idea? What about hybrid presses? Plus some other burning questions about the publishing process, such as: What if your editor wants to make changes to your beloved book? And do you get to pick your cover?

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Tuesday April 28, 7:30-8:30 pm EST

Topic: Promoting Your Work *This session is full

Panelists: Robyn Harding (The Party), Amy Stuart (Still Mine), and K.A. Tucker (The Simple Wild). Moderated by Kate Hilton (Better Luck Next Time).

What We’ll Discuss: When your book falls in the marketplace, will anyone read it? Writers have a role to play in promoting themselves, and they can make a big difference to the success or failure of their books. Find out how to improve the odds.

 

Tuesday May 5, 7:30-8:30 pm EST

Topic: Writing Suspense *This session is full

Panelists: Samantha Bailey (Woman on the Edge), Roz Nay (Hurry Home), and Laurie Petrou (Love, Heather). Moderated by Kate Hilton (Better Luck Next Time).

What We’ll Discuss: Suspense is the hottest genre out there. How do you create a plot that keeps readers turning pages late into the night? These powerhouse bestsellers share their tricks.

 

Tuesday May 12, 7:30-8:30 pm EST

Topic: Writing Non-Fiction*This session is full

Panelists: Chantel Guertin (the Pippa Greene series), Elizabeth Renzetti (Shrewed), Kelly S. Thompson (Girls Need Not Apply: Field Notes from the Forces). Moderated by Kate Hilton (Better Luck Next Time).

What We’ll Discuss: Everyone may have a story to tell, but how do you make yours stand out from the crowd? How to craft compelling non-fiction in book, article, or podcast form.