Liberty States Fiction Writers Conference - Fri/Sat April 3-4, 2020 - Holiday Inn, Clark NJ
Join me at the Holiday Inn Clark Hotel in Clark, NJ for the annual Liberty States Fiction Writers Conference (click for all details). I'll be teaching one of my most popular workshops:
Irresistible First Chapters! A Workshop for Writers
As a writer of fiction, you have only the first few pages or that first chapter to grab the attention of readers, agents, publishers, and reviewers. The very best first chapters create a sense of immediacy through the discerning use of detail and an effective POV. Each is a tightly polished piece of work that could be excerpted in whole to be showcased in a magazine or book review, able to stand on its own while pulling the reader more and more into the book.
Irresistible First Chapters! A Workshop for Writers
As a writer of fiction, you have only the first few pages or that first chapter to grab the attention of readers, agents, publishers, and reviewers. The very best first chapters create a sense of immediacy through the discerning use of detail and an effective POV. Each is a tightly polished piece of work that could be excerpted in whole to be showcased in a magazine or book review, able to stand on its own while pulling the reader more and more into the book.
IWWG Summer Conference 2020! - July 24-30 - Misselwood at Endicott College, MASS
Come learn from an impressive slate of teachers, experience a community of supportive women writers, all in a setting of natural beauty on the Atlantic in Beverly, MASS. I'll be teaching my 5-day course for fiction/nonfiction of Story Structure Superpowers as well as a special 90-minute program on how to set up and successfully launch your book. All details are here: https://iwwg.wildapricot.org/2020
Create a Successful Book Launch--Steps Any Author Can Use
If even reading the words, Book Launch, fills you with trepidation, then this workshop can take the angst out of what might seem like an overwhelming task. Whether you have an online presence or not. Whether you’ve been traditionally published or not. A book launch needs to have YOU front and center in order to be a success. In this workshop, author and book designer Cathleen O’Connor shares what works and what doesn’t work and where to put your focus for the greatest benefit. Handouts included.
Create a Successful Book Launch--Steps Any Author Can Use
If even reading the words, Book Launch, fills you with trepidation, then this workshop can take the angst out of what might seem like an overwhelming task. Whether you have an online presence or not. Whether you’ve been traditionally published or not. A book launch needs to have YOU front and center in order to be a success. In this workshop, author and book designer Cathleen O’Connor shares what works and what doesn’t work and where to put your focus for the greatest benefit. Handouts included.
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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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