Wordherders Maureen McQuerry and Steve Wallenfels will be participating in a NaNoWriMo Mini-Conference on October 31 in Spokane. Check it out! Details below.

From the event webpage:

Get ready for the best NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) of your life with a special NaNoWriMo Mini-Conference on Saturday, October 31 at the Moran Prairie Library from 10am–5:30pm. Aspiring writers can register for workshops taught by local experts, schedule an individual session with a writing coach, and connect with fellow NaNoWriMo participants.

WORKSHOPS

Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Click on the workshop title below to register on the Spokane Public Library District website.

• Creating 3-Dimensional Characters
  Learn techniques that will help you bring your characters to life.
  10–11:30am
  Presenters: Beth Cooley and Bruce Holbert

• Making Scenes Come Alive
  Discover how to construct scenes that keep the reader turning the pages.
  12–1:30pm
  Presenters: Kris Dinnison, Mary Cronk Farrell, Maureen McQuerry, and Steve Wallenfels
• Plot and Structure
  Explore tools for building the best architecture for your story.
  2–3:30pm
  Presenters: Kris Dinnison and Trent Reedy
• Revision
  You’ve done your best, now learn how to make your story even better.
  4–5:30pm
  Presenters: Bruce Holbert and Trent Reedy
• Individual Coaching Sessions
  Bring a specific question about a scene, character, or plot point to discuss with one of our local experts at the conference. To schedule a 15-minute individual coaching session, please call the Moran Prairie Library at 509.893.8340.