Maine Romance Writers is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting romance and other fiction writers via networking and programming. Through monthly meetings and workshops, we strive to provide continuing assistance in the journey to publication, whether by a traditional path, a small press, or independent publishing.
Our next meeting is October 17th, 2015
Guest Speaker:
Penny Watson
"Anatomy of a Successful Novella: How to Write Short"
Meeting Location:
"Anatomy of a Successful Novella: How to Write Short"
Creating an effective novella is one of the most challenging
and satisfying adventures in fiction writing. It also strikes fear in many
romance writers’ hearts. How is it possible to make a believable love story in
20-40,000 words? With character arcs, love scenes, and an engaging plot?
Think…amuse-bouche!
The same important components that make this “single bit” of food shine apply
to the writer working on a short piece. Penny Watson describes the process of
distilling your voice and storytelling down to the bare necessities, while
still making romance magic.
Bon appétit!
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PENNY WATSON is a native Pittsburgher whose love of romance
started at the age of twelve when she discovered Gone With The Wind in the middle school library. This resulted in numerous
attempts at a first novel involving a young lady with windswept hair who lived
in a tree house.
A biologist by training, Penny has worked at various times
as a dolphin trainer, science teacher, florist, and turfgrass researcher. After
taking time off to raise her two spirited children, she decided to rekindle her
passion for storytelling. Now she gets to incorporate her wide array of
interests—including grading, cooking, and travel—into her works of fiction.
Penny lives outside of Boston with one fly-fishing crazed husband, two lively
Filipino kids, and a wiener dog.
Meeting Location:
USM Lewiston Campus
New Meeting Times:
General Meeting: 11 AM - 12 PM
Brown Bag Social 12 PM - 1 PM
Speaker: 1 PM - 2 PM
General Meeting: 11 AM - 12 PM
Brown Bag Social 12 PM - 1 PM
Speaker: 1 PM - 2 PM
New members are always welcome, no matter where you are on your writing journey. If you're interested in joining our group, click here for more info!
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