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SUMMARY:Rally of Writers: Character Desire
DESCRIPTION:Romance novels have given a whole different connotation to the word “desire\,” but desire in literature doesn’t have anything to do with intimate relationships or lust. Instead\, think of desire as the motivation\, goals\, wants\, etc. Without it\, there is no character growth\, no forward movement of plot\, no obstacles to be overcome. Struggling with your story line? Can’t figure out how to create tension and stakes? Not getting enough from the Proust questionnaire? It probably all comes back to unclear desire lines for your characters. In this session\, we’ll learn about the “ladder of desire\,” why it’s crucial to every story\, how to incorporate it into your manuscripts\, and why it’s essential that your antagonists and secondary characters have fully fleshed-out desire lines as well.
URL:https://jaywhistler.com/event/rally-of-writers-character-desire/
LOCATION:LCC Conference Center\, 5708 Cornerstone Dr.\, Lansing\, MI\, 48917\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference Session
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UID:920-1712997000-1713024000@jaywhistler.com
SUMMARY:Rally of Writers: From Brainstorm to Outline
DESCRIPTION:Terry Pratchett once said\, “The first draft is just you telling yourself the story.” But wouldn’t it be great if you knew how to tell yourself the story and save a lot of time and hassle in the process? Maybe you’re a pantser\, or a plotter\, or somewhere in the middle. But wherever you are\, you can hone in on your story before you ever set pen to paper (or fingers to keyboards) with key elements that cut back on wasted time\, effort\, and energy. While I don’t guarantee that these suggestions will allow you to write the perfect draft\, one that won’t need revision\, I guarantee that you will look at your writing process more critically and find ways to set yourself up for success rather than set the stage for frustration.
URL:https://jaywhistler.com/event/rally-of-writers-from-brainstorm-to-outline/
LOCATION:LCC Conference Center\, 5708 Cornerstone Dr.\, Lansing\, MI\, 48917\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference Session
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SUMMARY:Show\, Don't Tell: Using Deep POV to Hook Your Reader
DESCRIPTION:We’ve all heard the “show\, don’t tell” admonition. But what exactly does it mean? And if you’ve already said your protagonist was afraid because she heard a scary noise under the bed\, why isn’t that enough? In this presentation\, we’ll learn the difference between showing and telling\, see how to get deep into your characters’ emotions\, and practice by revising some telling passages from both novels and picture books. I’ll also provide additional resources to help you figure out how to nail deep POV in your own work.
URL:https://jaywhistler.com/event/show-dont-tell-using-deep-pov-to-hook-your-reader/
LOCATION:Maestro\, 261 E Kalamazoo Ave\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200404T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200404T120000
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CREATED:20191110T012643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191110T012643Z
UID:582-1585994400-1586001600@jaywhistler.com
SUMMARY:Character Desire: What Your Character Wants\, Needs\, and Doesn't Even Know She's Missing
DESCRIPTION:Romance novels have given a whole different connotation to the word “desire\,” but desire in literature doesn’t have anything to do with intimate relationships or lust. Without it\, there is no character growth\, no forward movement of plot\, no obstacles to be overcome. In this workshop\, we’ll do hands-on exercises to learn what the three prongs of desire are; how desire impacts tension\, character agency\, and the climax of the story; and how to incorporate all these elements into your manuscripts and illustrations. Yes\, even a picture book must have desire! (Suggested reading: Raymie Nightingale by Kate di Camillo\, Merci Suárez Changes Gears by Meg Medina\, The Great Gilly Hopkins by Katherine Paterson\, Rosie Revere\, Engineer by Andrea Beaty)
URL:https://jaywhistler.com/event/character-desire-what-your-character-wants-needs-and-doesnt-even-know-shes-missing-2/
LOCATION:Heritage Park Visitor’s Center\, 24915 Farmington Rd\, Farmington Hills\, MI\, 48336\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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CREATED:20191111T030129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191111T030129Z
UID:592-1583404200-1583409600@jaywhistler.com
SUMMARY:Tone\, Voice\, and Mood: Not Just for Angsty Teens
DESCRIPTION:So often\, agents\, editors\, and well-meaning critique partners or beta readers provide vague feedback along the lines of “the voice on this piece doesn’t feel genuine\,” or “this doesn’t strike the right tone\,” without any specifics to back up their statements\, as if knowledge of tone\, mood\, and voice is built into a writer’s DNA. In this craft-based session\, the panelists define these ambiguous concepts using concrete examples\, allowing writers to revise their work in a deeper way.
URL:https://jaywhistler.com/event/tone-voice-and-mood-not-just-for-angsty-teens-2/
LOCATION:Henry B. Gonzales Convention Center\, 900 E Market St.\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Workshop
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CREATED:20200115T205656Z
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UID:607-1580929200-1580929200@jaywhistler.com
SUMMARY:World Building: Your Contemporary Realistic Story Needs It\, Too
DESCRIPTION:Worlds with dragons\, fairies\, or tesseracts all need careful world building in order to create a realistic experience that pulls the reader in for the long haul. But the same elements that make for successful story in speculative fiction also apply to contemporary realistic fiction as well. We’ll discuss the psychology and emotion of world building\, and how to make it work for your novel and even your picture book.
URL:https://jaywhistler.com/event/world-building-your-contemporary-realistic-story-needs-it-too/
LOCATION:Santa Monica Public Library-Ocean Park Branch\, 2601 Main St.\, Santa Monica\, CA\, 90405\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="SCBWI-LA West Side Writers Group":MAILTO:westsidewritersmingle@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190915T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190915T170000
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CREATED:20190607T204940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190725T002238Z
UID:520-1568559600-1568566800@jaywhistler.com
SUMMARY:Character Desire: What Your Character Wants\, Needs\, and Doesn't Even Know She's Missing
DESCRIPTION:Romance novels have given a whole different connotation to the word “desire\,” but desire in literature doesn’t have anything to do with intimate relationships or lust. Without it\, there is no character growth\, no forward movement of plot\, no obstacles to be overcome. In this workshop\, we’ll do hands-on exercises to learn what the three prongs of desire are; how desire impacts tension\, character agency\, and the climax of the story; and how to incorporate all these elements into your manuscripts and illustrations. Yes\, even a picture book must have desire! (Suggested reading: Raymie Nightingale by Kate di Camillo\, Merci Suárez Changes Gears by Meg Medina\, The Great Gilly Hopkins by Katherine Paterson\, Rosie Revere\, Engineer by Andrea Beaty)
URL:https://jaywhistler.com/event/character-desire-what-your-character-wants-needs-and-doesnt-even-know-shes-missing/
LOCATION:Traverse Area District Library\, 610 Woodmere Ave\, Traverse City\, MI\, 49686\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="SCBWI Up North Shop Talk":MAILTO:heather@heathershumaker.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190824T100000
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CREATED:20190725T002204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190725T003452Z
UID:557-1566640800-1566648000@jaywhistler.com
SUMMARY:Character Desire: What Your Character Wants\, Needs\, and Doesn't Even Know She Is Missing
DESCRIPTION:Romance novels have given a whole different connotation to the word “desire\,” but desire in literature doesn’t have anything to do with intimate relationships or lust. Without it\, there is no character growth\, no forward movement of plot\, no obstacles to be overcome. In this workshop\, we’ll do hands-on exercises to learn what the three prongs of desire are; how desire impacts tension\, character agency\, and the climax of the story; and how to incorporate all these elements into your manuscripts and illustrations. Yes\, even a picture book must have desire! (Suggested reading: Raymie Nightingale by Kate di Camillo\, Merci Suárez Changes Gears by Meg Medina\, The Great Gilly Hopkins by Katherine Paterson\, Rosie Revere\, Engineer by Andrea Beaty)
URL:https://jaywhistler.com/event/character-desire-what-your-character-wants-needs-and-doesnt-even-know-she-is-missing/
LOCATION:Ann Arbor District Library Downtown Branch\, 343 S. Fifth Ave.\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104
ORGANIZER;CN="SCBWI Ann Arbor Area Shop Talk":MAILTO:betsymckeewilliams@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190519T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190519T150000
DTSTAMP:20260513T133559
CREATED:20190226T015942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190226T015942Z
UID:488-1558270800-1558278000@jaywhistler.com
SUMMARY:Elements of Desire: What Your Protagonist Wants\, Needs\, and Doesn't Even Know She is Missing
DESCRIPTION:Romance novels have given a whole different connotation to the word “desire\,” but desire in literature doesn’t have anything to do with intimate relationships or lust. Without it\, there is no character growth\, no forward movement of plot\, no obstacles to be overcome. In this workshop\, we’ll do hands-on exercises to learn what the three prongs of desire are\, why they are crucial to every story\, and how to incorporate them into your manuscripts and illustrations. Yes\, even a picture book must have desire!
URL:https://jaywhistler.com/event/elements-of-desire-what-your-protagonist-wants-needs-and-doesnt-even-know-she-is-missing/
LOCATION:Biochemistry Building Room 208\, 603 Wilson Road\, East Lansing\, MI\, 48823\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190506
DTSTAMP:20260513T133559
CREATED:20181222T003535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181222T003555Z
UID:436-1557014400-1557100799@jaywhistler.com
SUMMARY:SCBWI Europolitan Conference 2019
DESCRIPTION:“Making Light: Humor’s Serious Place in Children’s/Young Adult Literature” with Jay Whistler \nJay dispels two myths: that humor is insignificant because it is lighthearted\, and that you’ve either got it or you don’t. She’ll discuss the craft of humor and demonstrate how to purposefully write funnier. She’ll talk about how humor lies at the intersection of truth and pain\, and how it gives effective means to speak to pain and injustice\, offering healing\, hope\, and light. And we’ll spend time tickling our own humerus with hands-on exercises designed to help you find your funny. (Suggested reads: Because of Winn-Dixie; Wonder; Me\, Earl\, and the Dying Girl; and Wintersmith.)
URL:https://jaywhistler.com/event/scbwi-europolitan-conference-2019/
LOCATION:Zurich\, Switzerland\, Switzerland
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190420T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190420T120000
DTSTAMP:20260513T133559
CREATED:20181222T010216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181222T010216Z
UID:444-1555754400-1555761600@jaywhistler.com
SUMMARY:Tone\, Voice\, and Mood: Not Just for Angsty Teens
DESCRIPTION:So often\, agents\, editors\, and well-meaning critique group members provide vague feedback along the lines of “the voice on this piece doesn’t feel genuine\,” or “this doesn’t strike the right tone\,” without any specifics to back up their statements\, as if knowledge of tone\, mood\, and voice is built into a writer’s DNA. This session can help you decipher what is meant by those ambiguous statements\, allowing you to revise your work in a deeper way. \nSuggested reading: The Noisy Paintbox by Barb Rosenstock\, The Longest Night by Marion Dane Bauer\, We Found a Hat by Jon Klassen\, Coraline by Neil Gaiman\, How It Went Down by Kekla Magoon.
URL:https://jaywhistler.com/event/tone-voice-and-mood-not-just-for-angsty-teens/
LOCATION:Comstock Public Schools Administration Building\, 3010 Gull Road\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49048\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190327
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190331
DTSTAMP:20260513T133559
CREATED:20181002T212843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181002T212843Z
UID:351-1553644800-1553990399@jaywhistler.com
SUMMARY:Making Light: Humor's Serious Place in Children's/YA Literature
DESCRIPTION:In this panel discussion\, we dispel two myths: that humor is insignificant because it is lighthearted\, and that with humor you’ve either got it or you don’t. We discuss the craft of humor and demonstrate how to purposefully write funnier. From our experience as writers with wide knowledge of children’s/YA lit\, we examine how humor lies at the intersection of truth and pain\, and how humor gives effective means to speak to pain and injustice\, offering healing\, hope\, and light.
URL:https://jaywhistler.com/event/making-light-humors-serious-place-in-childrens-ya-literature/
LOCATION:Portland\, OR
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181008
DTSTAMP:20260513T133559
CREATED:20181002T212103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181002T212103Z
UID:347-1538697600-1538956799@jaywhistler.com
SUMMARY:Story\, Plot\, and Theme: Which One is Your Elevator/Twitter Pitch?
DESCRIPTION:Elevator pitches (or more commonly these days\, Twitter pitches) are a way to concisely describe your book in one or two sentences. But what’s the best summary? The plot\, the story\, the theme? Hashtag kill me now! Come create an elevator pitch that is based on solid literary principles.
URL:https://jaywhistler.com/event/story-plot-and-theme-which-one-is-your-elevator-twitter-pitch/
LOCATION:Pokagon State Park\, IN
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