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OCTOBER 6, 2024
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Hosted by the beautiful Mattatuck Museum in Waterbury, CT, this is sure to be a great day to network and get inspired to write! Meet and greet your favorite romance authors at the book signing, enter our tea cup raffle, and hear from Barnes and Noble about the Art of Events. Lunch will be provided.
Sunday, October 6, 2024 11-5 PM
Registration closes October 1 : $150
PLEASE NOTE: YOU ARE NOT CONSIDERED REGISTERED UNTIL THE FORM HAS BEEN FILLED OUT AND PAYMENT IS MADE. REGISTRATION IS NON REFUNDABLE.
From forums and meetings to critique groups and mentorship programs, CTRWA can help take your writing to the next level.
Meet and mingle with local and national writers both published and non-published. Writers from all genres welcome.
Interested in attending a meeting, but not sure if CTRWA is right for you? Prospective members are allowed to attend two meetings for free! Click the link below to sign up.
CTRWA meetings are held the second Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. Topics focus on both the craft and business of writing.
ARE YOU READY TO UP YOUR WRITING GAME?
ARE YOU LOOKING TO CONNECT WITH OTHER WRITERS?
DO YOU NEED SOME INSPIRATION?
October 4-5: Fall In Love New England
OCTOBER 6 : THE WRITE THING CONFERENCE, MATTATUCK MUSEUM, WATERBURY CT, with KRISTAN HIGGINS, JAMIE BECK, AND JASON WRENCH
NOVEMBER 9 : Chapter meeting. CRAFTING QUERY LETTERS with Jamie K. Schmidt
JOIN US FOR A CONFERENCE THAT IS SURE TO GET YOU ON "THE WRITE" TRACK. CTRWA is thrilled to welcome:
NY Times, USA Today, and Publisher's Weekly bestselling author
Kristan Higgins
He Said, She Said: Writing Great Dialogue
Great dialogue can make or break your story. It drives pacing, clues us in to the character's personality, and helps us identify with them. Learn from a master of wit what it takes to make your dialogue sparkle (and if we know Kristan, this is sure to be an entertaining presentation!)
Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author
Jamie Beck
Choosing the Right Point of View
You may think you understand point of view, but how can you be sure which one is the strongest choice for your story? Let Jamie help you master your story telling technique by connecting on a deeper level with your readers.
Jason Wrench
Don't Underestimate the Importance of Body Language!
This workshop will focus on the critical role of nonverbal behavior in fiction writing. Participants will delve into how gestures, facial expressions, and body language can express a character's emotions and intentions, adding layers of depth and realism to the narrative. We will explore techniques for effectively embedding nonverbal cues into prose to enhance character development and enrich the storytelling experience. This session is designed to help writers better understand and utilize nonverbal communication to create more nuanced and engaging characters.
NOVEMBER PRESENTATION:
JAMIE K. SCHMIDT: CRAFTING QUERRY LETTERS
We all hate writing them. A query letter is a necessary evil if you want to go the traditional publishing route. But how do you write a letter that stands out in a crowd? What needs to be included? Jamie will share her tips on writing the best letter you can write to get yourself noticed!
Established 1981. CTRWA is a division of Romance Writers of America.
Listen to our president and several other excellent Connecticut romance writers discuss romance on CT NPR's Where We Live! https://www.ctpublic.org/show/where-we-live/2024-05-24/beyond-fabio-diving-into-the-world-of-romance-novels-and-literature