Indie Author Day, October 8
Thanks to Wordherder Darin Ramsey who discovered that October 8 is Indie Author Day! From the Indie Author Day webpage: During the Inaugural Indie Author Day on October 8, 2016, libraries from all across North America will host their own local author events with the support of the Indie Author Day team. In addition to these local programs, each library’s indie community will come together for an hour-long digital gathering at 2 pm… Read More
Wordherders Monthly Meeting
Program: Introductions. Your Great News: Who queried / got accepted / published / agented / produced last month? Discussion: How Parallel Narrative Multiplies Your Story Choices Discussion: The Secrets of Story Structure, Pt. 1: Why Should Authors Care? Discussion: The Secrets of Story Structure, Pt. 2: The Hook Discussion: The Secrets of Story Structure, Pt. 3: The First Act Announcements: Upcoming Events, Conferences and Workshops: Willamette Writers: August 12 – 14, 2016 in Portland, OR. http://willamettewriters.org… Read More
Wordherders Monthly Meeting
Program: Introductions. Your Great News: Who queried / got accepted / published / agented / produced last month? Discussion: The Internal Conflict Formula That Generates Plot Points and Strengthens Theme Discussion: Filling the Silence Discussion: 3 Smart Tips for Structuring Powerful Scenes Announcements: Tumbleweed Music Festival Book Sale: Tell Randy by Sunday July 16th if interested. Printing materials from Wordherders.com Print button on each page Save as pdf, print pdf Upcoming Events, Conferences and… Read More
Wordherders Monthly Meeting
Program: Introductions (as needed). Your Great News: Who queried / got accepted / published / agented / produced last month? Jeanette Mendell Donelle Knudsen Discussion: 7 Lessons in Outlining Discussion: Birth vs Battle Discussion: On Developing Story Ideas Discussion: Perfect Counterparts Announcements: Upcoming Events, Conferences and Workshops: Pacific Northwest Writers Association: July 28 – 31, 2016 in Seattle (Seatac). http://www.pnwa.org Willamette Writers: August 12 – 14, 2016 in Portland, OR. http://willamettewriters.org Rivers… Read More
Wordherders Monthly Meeting
Program: Introductions (as needed). Your Great News: Who queried / got accepted / published / agented / produced last month? Discussion: The Antagonist – Steve Wallenfels Discussion: Report on the Status of Literary Arts in Tri-Cities – Maureen McQuerry Discussion: 4 Things House of Cards Can Teach Us Discussion: Selling books at Book Signings Report of Meeting with Barnes & Noble manager, Wendy Dixon. She supports local writers and wants to find… Read More
Between Heartbeats and Through the Tunnel of Love – Book Signing!
Barnes & Noble: What better place is there to browse for books and enjoy your favorite beverage at the Starbucks Cafe? Stop by and say “Hello” at Donelle Knudsen’s book signing at Kennewick, WA Columbia Center’s B&N Saturday, May 7, from 2-4 PM.
Dedication of the HAPO Stage at John Dam Plaza
The new HAPO Stage in John Dam Plaza will be dedicated on Saturday, April 9th. The City of Richland plans to hold a huge gala celebration from 10 AM to 6 PM. The City has asked if the Wordherders would like to participate. Richland will provide a grass or concrete slab along the arched walkway for us to put up a table and a canopy to allow authors to talk about and sell their… Read More
Wordherders Monthly Meeting
Agenda for March 14, 2016 Program: Introductions (as needed). Your Great News: Who queried / got accepted / published / agented last month? Discussion: What’s The Difference between Literary, Upmarket and Commercial Fiction (Maureen to present) Discussion: Desperately Seeking Darlings (Randy to present) Discussion: 8 Things to Cut When You Kill Your Darlings (Barb to present) Discussion: Cover Design Meets Kill Your Darlings (Barb to present; no handout) Announcements: Upcoming Events, Conferences and Workshops: March 31, 2016 Glimmer Train… Read More
Wordherders Monthly Meeting
Agenda for February 8, 2016 Program: Introductions (as needed). Your Great News: Who queried / got accepted / published / agented last month? Discussion: Filling the Silence Discussion: 7 Ways to Create a Killer Opening Line for Your Novel Discussion: The Redemptive Arc Discussion: The Five C’s of Writing a Great Thriller Announcements: Upcoming Events, Conferences and Workshops: February 14, 2016 Lilac City Fairy Tales Next Meeting: Monday, March 14, 2016 NOTES:
Wordherders Monthly Meeting
Agenda for January 11, 2016 Program: Introductions (as needed). Your Great News: Who queried / got accepted / published / agented last month? Discussion: The Current. What is it about a novel that sweeps us into its world? Discussion: The Internal Conflict That Generates Plot Points and Strengthens Theme. Discussion: The Seven Basic Plots Discussion: Checklist for When to Kill a Character Announcements: Congratulations to Deidre Havrelock on two counts. First, her… Read More