Want to generate some new poems? In this workshop, Meg Eden, author of Drowning in the Floating World will share some poems from her latest collection, dissecting her process and leading interactive prompts on topics such as the natural object, form and personification. Participants will also receive resources to continue…
Most fiction writers spend a lot of time negotiating and then renegotiating how to assemble the seemingly endless amount of swirling ideas into a coherent story. Topics like external conflict, revisions, more revisions, editing, passive voice and dialogue, as well as how to manage time and approach a query letter,…
Ted Weber gave an excellent presentation about character development and its impact on plot. For more information on Ted and his writing, please visit www.tcweber.com. You can download a free copy of the character sheet used in the presentation as a Word document / PDF Format or download his Power…
Characters are an important part of creative fictional story telling—often the most important. It’s through the protagonist(s) that the reader connects to the story. In this interactive presentation, we’ll discuss character arcs, how to tie them into the plot, and how to flesh out your imaginary characters so they feel…
MWAA is thrilled to welcome noted novelist Mary Kay Zuravleff to help us with our dialogue challenges!
This is always a crowd favorite, so be a part of the fun and excitement — start practicing now! Andrew McDowell reads from his upcoming novel, Mystical Greenwood, at the 2016 MWA Annapolis Open Mic Night. Join us on Wednesday, 18 October at 7:00 p.m. for open mic night. (Well,…
Rafael Alvarez gave a great talk. Here it is. Enjoy! Rafael Alvarez – MWA Annapolis from fablestofilm on Vimeo.
MWAA is proud to welcome Rafael Alvarez on Wednesday, October 19th at 6:30 p.m. Journalist, author, screenwriter, member of the Seafarers International Union of North America: Rafael Alvarez has done it all, and he’ll be sharing some of those experiences with us. Alvarez is a tireless chronicler of the under-represented,…
Part 1: Jennifer Yacovissi, “Publishers, Publicists, and a Reading Public” MWA talk, part 1 from wdj on Vimeo. Part 2: Part 3:
Jenny Yacovissi, local writer and current president of the Annapolis MWA chapter, will share her ongoing experiences as a debut novelist at the chapter’s monthly meeting on Wednesday, October 21st. Her talk, “Publishers, Publicists, and a Reading Public,” focuses on many of the lessons she’s learned the hard way leading…