ALL IN-PERSON EVENTS ARE ON HOLD DUE TO THE PANDEMIC
IWWG Summer Conference 2021 Has Moved to July 2022
As Chair of the Board of the International Women's Writing Guild (IWWG) I definitely miss our in-person writing events, especially our annual Summer Conference. It will return in 2022 and with a wonderful slate of teachers, and a community of supportive women writers, all in a setting of natural beauty on the Atlantic in Beverly, MASS. Until then, if you are a writer, I suggest you check out our online programs, several are free in order to allow women of all economic levels to be in community.
Liberty States Fiction Writers Annual Conference - moved to November 6, 2021
I will be teaching my class on the Power of a First Chapter for fiction and nonfiction at the Liberty States Fiction Writers Annual Conference on November 6 at the Holiday Inn in Clark, NJ. It is the conference's 11th year and this year's 2021 Conference is dedicated to Indie Publishing, but will have something for writers at all stages of their careers, whether traditionally published, small press, hybrid or indie.
Liberty States Fiction Writers Annual Conference - moved to November 6, 2021
I will be teaching my class on the Power of a First Chapter for fiction and nonfiction at the Liberty States Fiction Writers Annual Conference on November 6 at the Holiday Inn in Clark, NJ. It is the conference's 11th year and this year's 2021 Conference is dedicated to Indie Publishing, but will have something for writers at all stages of their careers, whether traditionally published, small press, hybrid or indie.
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Create Writing Magic – an 8-week online program to move you forward on your goals. Using the latest in brain science and tips for overcoming procrastination, this program keeps you moving forward. And don’t we all need that help from time to time?
Unleashing Creativity – an in-person full-day workshop in overcoming creative blocks and getting the creative juices flowing. Writing exercises, discussion and reading included.
The Power of a First Chapter in Fiction or Nonfiction – how you begin matters. From the very first words, you either hook your reader or not. In this program, writers get to rework their opening chapters (if they have a work in progress; if not they work on something new) for greatest impact. Chapter transitions that keep the reader engaged are also discussed. This program is offered as either a 1 day or 2-part (weekend) workshop.
Writing Characters Readers Will Love – This full-day workshop is focused on character development in fiction and includes how to use the physical description of your characters to inject and convey emotion, creating your character’s unique voice and how to effectively handle exposition and backstory elements.
Narrative Arc in Fiction and Nonfiction – a narrative arc is less like a sine curve and more like a roller coaster. In this half-day workshop learn the key elements of the narrative arc and how the arc pulls the reader along the story thread to maximum effect. This is offered either as a 90 minutes workshop or half-day. Writing, reading aloud and discussion is included.
Contact Cathleen at cathleen@cathleenoconnor.com if you are interested in having her offer a workshop and for more information on availability and fees.
Unleashing Creativity – an in-person full-day workshop in overcoming creative blocks and getting the creative juices flowing. Writing exercises, discussion and reading included.
The Power of a First Chapter in Fiction or Nonfiction – how you begin matters. From the very first words, you either hook your reader or not. In this program, writers get to rework their opening chapters (if they have a work in progress; if not they work on something new) for greatest impact. Chapter transitions that keep the reader engaged are also discussed. This program is offered as either a 1 day or 2-part (weekend) workshop.
Writing Characters Readers Will Love – This full-day workshop is focused on character development in fiction and includes how to use the physical description of your characters to inject and convey emotion, creating your character’s unique voice and how to effectively handle exposition and backstory elements.
Narrative Arc in Fiction and Nonfiction – a narrative arc is less like a sine curve and more like a roller coaster. In this half-day workshop learn the key elements of the narrative arc and how the arc pulls the reader along the story thread to maximum effect. This is offered either as a 90 minutes workshop or half-day. Writing, reading aloud and discussion is included.
Contact Cathleen at cathleen@cathleenoconnor.com if you are interested in having her offer a workshop and for more information on availability and fees.
Sharing My Interview from The Shine On Show with Kacey Morabito Grean – talking dreams!
As the writer of a book on dreams and how to interpret dreams, I often teach small group workshops on the subject and am interviewed on local programs. The interview below was done earlier this year and captures my approach to dream work. Please note that the video starts about 30 seconds in.
As the writer of a book on dreams and how to interpret dreams, I often teach small group workshops on the subject and am interviewed on local programs. The interview below was done earlier this year and captures my approach to dream work. Please note that the video starts about 30 seconds in.
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