I’m at it again!
I’ll be presenting “Pacing” at the upcoming FWA Writing Workshop on April 28, 2018.
Yep. People are gonna pay to listen to me talk again – and you could be one! I’ll be dazzling attendees with my presentation, then dazzling the bartender – and possibly you – in the lounge afterward.
Seriously, I’m flattered to be asked to present these topics, and you’d benefit for attending.
Pacing
Story pacing—keep a reader glued to their seat and turning pages. (That one’s by me.) But I’ll be sitting in on some of these other workshops, too:
Arcs – by Jade Kerrion
All good stories are propelled forward by conflict and change. In this session, discover the importance and the difference among character arcs, story arcs, and series arcs. We’ll also discuss how to seamlessly blend all three into riveting chapters and page-turning stories.
Tropes – by Tracie Roberts
Tropes, when used appropriately, can help authors meet the expectations of readers and heighten the reading experience. In my presentation on using tropes in writing, I will explain the difference between cliches and tropes, assist attendees with identifying tropes and avoiding cliches, and model how to rewrite common tropes with a fresh twist. Attendees will have the opportunity to put into practice what they learn.
World Building/Setting – by Jennifer Siddoway
How to create a world your characters and readers will never want to leave.
Fee
Yep, you gotta pay. But it includes a continental breakfast, lunch, and beverages
$89.00 for a FWA Member & $109.00 for a Non-member
Schedule
8:30 AM Registration Opens
8:55 AM Opening Remarks
9:00 AM Workshop
10:00 AM Break
10:15 AM Workshop
11:30 AM Lunch
12:30 PM Workshop
1:30 PM Break
1:45 PM Workshop
3:45 PM Closing Remarks/Door Prizes
Add an Interview
Interviews are only $25 and provide 15 minutes of one-to-one time with one of the presenters – like me! Focus Day registration required.
Dan Alatorre 
I would definitely pay $25 for 15 minutes of one to one time with you, Daniel.
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Uh… uh… I – uh… umm…
Hoo.
What happened?
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For your expert advice of course! Why, what were you thinking of offering? 🤣
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Advice! Of course. Adsvice. I can advice you. Yep. Definitely. If you want. I mean, I’d totally like to be giving you advice. On stuff. Words. And… things.
I… I would give you so much advice…
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$25 is such a great bargain…
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I’d pay ten times that.
Oh, that’s what they charge to talk to me.
I meant that. That’s what I meant. That. I did.
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🤣😉
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Reblogged this on J. A. Allen and commented:
I have decided not to attend the Florida Writer’s Conference this year, but that doesn’t mean YOU shouldn’t go! Friend of Scribbles on Cocktail Napkins, Dan Alatorre will be a presenter again this year, and the 3 1/2 day conference is only $109 for all non FWA members.
It looks like organizers have already lined up some fantastic workshops.
Connecting with other authors at writing conferences is a great way to fuel your creativity. So, check out the Florida Writer’s Conference this year!
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It’s definitely expensive to come all the way to Florida for a conference. You will be missed!
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Well, it isn’t all about money. It’s time to branch out, I think! I can’t wait to hear all about it.
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You will. And we need to stake out another good place to go.
New Orleans sounds SO fun…
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Reblogged this on Dan Alatorre – AUTHOR.
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