So, You Want to Be a Writer?

This series of five workshops will take you from your first idea to being ready to join a critique group. Join us at one, several or all the workshops. 

Workshop 1 – Where do ideas come from? A fun, interactive workshop designed to give you a place to start. We will outline a brand-new story in thirty minutes or less. Already have an idea? Bring it along to work with. This workshop can also be adapted to memoirs or non-fiction. 

Workshop 2 – What's keeping you from putting a pen to paper (or fingers on the computer)? This workshop will give advice to help with possible pitfalls that may hinder your writing, whether you are stuck with the ending, middle or just can’t seem to find a place to start. 

Workshop 3 – Who are your characters? Good characters help to make good writing. This workshop will focus on what makes a good character as well as how they interact with dialogue and action. Non-fiction also has characters... 

Workshop 4 – When/where? Creating a world for your characters is a necessity. We will talk about building that world and how it relates to your story. Got non-fiction? We will also discuss how worldbuilding relates to non-fiction. 

Workshop 5 – How do I define my book? Nearly finished writing your story? Marketing is easier with quick blurbs and concise language. Learn how to easily explain your story/novel to others, including possible publishers. 

K. A. Bledsoe’s writing journey began at the age of six with a short story about kids growing up on a space station. Writing has been a constant despite other jobs like scooping ice cream, shoe salesman, pharmacy tech, band director, and more.

Born, raised and still residing in Arizona, the author continues to pen stories in all genres despite the distraction of house cats underfoot and the occasional bobcat or roadrunner strolling through the backyard.

Free | Register at dfla.org | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.