Workshop | 20 Ways to Kill Your First Novel | Michael A. Stackpole covers the twenty most common first novel problems

Writers' Workshop with Michael A. Stackpole
6:30-8:30pm Thursday, August 19

New York Times bestselling author Michael A. Stackpole walks you through the twenty most common "first novel problems" (which plague more than just first novels) and provides a host of solutions for them.

Here are just five of the topics he'll cover:

• Never give readers a chance to connect with your characters.


• Why use one word, when five will do? (And If I've not run out of paper, why end the sentence?)


• Your Tin-ear for Dialogue is Showing! (aka No One Talks Like That.)


• Dazzling the reader with your brilliance (brilliance which is apparent only to you).


• Sure, writing to get rich off a fad seemed like a good idea at the time...

Join us to learn fifteen more ways to kill your novel, plus strategies to avoid them. If you dread hearing someone say, "I liked your novel, but...," this seminar is for you.

ABOUT MICHAEL

Stackpole is the bestselling author of over forty fantasy and science fiction novels. His best known books were written in the Star Wars® universe, including I, Jedi and Rogue Squadron. In the summer of 2008 he was the first author to have work for sale in Apple's Appstore, and he's been an advocate for authors taking advantage of the opportunities afforded by the digital revolution. He regularly tours the country attending conventions, giving writing workshops and lecturing on writing careers in the post-paper era.

Cost: $25. Registration and pre-payment at 480.730.0205. This workshop filled quickly and sold out in June, so be sure to register early!

More info: www.stormwolf.com.