2008 Calendar:
May 20
Characterization: Minimum Words, Maximum Impact
 Author and e-pub editor, Paty Jager, will show you how to take
your characters from ordinary to memorable. This workshop will help an
author pinpoint the little things that make a character come to life.
Will use country western songs to show how choosing the right words
can spark a connection between your readers and your stories.
June 17
Roundtable Discussion - Plotting a Series
Just how do series writers do it? Whether you're plotting a two, three, four or more book series (or even if you're simply curious how connected books are written), learn techniques from other writers as we discuss tried and true methods for making a series work.
July 15
The Pitch Doctor Is In The House
 All set to head to Nationals in San Francisco? Have your
suitcases packed and ready to go? What about your pitch?
Multi-published author, Alice Sharpe, will show you how to craft the
perfect pitch just in time for Nationals. Come prepared with a brief
summary of your story.
August 19
The Ins and Outs of Contest Judging with Maggie Mcvay Lynch
 Ever wonder how those judges do it? Think you could do a better
job? What does it take to be a judge anyway? Rose City Golden Rose
contest coordinator Maggie Mcvay Lynch will show us just what goes on
behind the scenes of a contest and how you can be the best judge out
there.
September 16
Coming soon!
October 21
Facebook? Myspace? OMG! IDK!?!
 Social networking sites are all the rage lately, and writers are not immune to the black-hole vortex that is Facebook and Myspace. If you've been told that you should have a page with these sites, but the second you tried to make one you went screaming for the hills - then don't miss this meeting. Lisa Pulliam, self-proclaimed Facebook and Myspace addict, will show you what these pages are, the good and bad things about them, and how to get started. Bring your laptops!
November 18
Contest Wrap-Up
Join us for a roundtable discussion to talk about the first annual Pitch Perfect contest. We'll talk about what went well, what didn't, and what we can do better for next year.
December
Holiday Party & Awards Presentation
Join us for our annual holiday party & awards presentation.
Location and time to be determined. More information to follow.
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