Instructor/Speaker

Brenda Wilbee

Upcoming Appearances/Events

Date Venue Address
Date: January 8, 2024
6:00pm - 8:00pm 		Venue: Chuckanut Writers Address: Whatcom Community College
Bellingham WA. 98226
Notes: This is a 4-week workshop on FICTION'S CORNERSTONES. In this workshop, Brenda explores the foundation of all fiction--Conflict, Crisis, Climax, and Resolution. 1) What do your characters want, how are they thwarted? 2) How do things get worse? 3) What is their darkest hour? 4) Finally, what choices do they make to overcome? Bring your characters to class and we’ll put them through their paces.

Recent Appearances/Events

Date Venue Address
Date: November 5, 2023
12:00pm - 5:00pm 		Venue: Open Book Authors and Presenters / Ferndale Events Center Address: Ferndale Events Center, 5715 Barrett Rd,
Ferndale, WA 98248
Notes: I will be reading from SKAGWAY: IT'S ALL ABOUT THE GOLD between the hours of 2:15 and 3:15 at the Ferndale Events Center, sponsored by the Whatcom County Library System. Come hear a little of Skagway and the 1898 Gold Rush. Other great writers will be there if I'm not your cup of tea.
Date: March 6, 2019
6:00pm - 8:30pm 		Venue: Chuckant Writers Address: Whatcom Community College
Bellingahm WA 98226
Notes: "The Creative Article: Quickest Way to Publication." Writing articles for publication works out your writing muscle, builds your portfolio and platform, and pays the bills. This 3-part workshop includes exploration of articles types, blueprints for structure, leads and conclusions, titles, and fictional techniques that enliven nonfiction--with time built in to share your work in progress. Brenda Wilbee is an award-winning novelist and feature writer, former university composition instructor, and long-time professional editor.
Date: March 4, 2019
6:00pm - 8:30pm 		Venue: Chuckanut Writers Address: Whatcom Community College
Bellingham WA 98226
Notes: "Work In Progress Guided Critique Group: Fiction and Nonfiction." A 3-part Workshop. Bring your work in progress! Class includes 30 minutes of instruction (triggered by the previous week's issues), followed by two hours of reading and constructive criticism. You'll have opportunity to read your own story or article as well as listen to and comment on everyone else's. Be surprised by how quickly you learn what works and what doesn't, and how strangers can polish your prose! Brenda Wilbee is an award-winning novelist and feature writer, former university composition instructor, and professional editor of many years.
Date: November 1, 2018
6:00pm - 8:30pm 		Venue: Chuckanut Writers Address: Whatcom Community College
Bellingham WA
Notes: Workshop: "Quickest Way To Publication" Thursday nights (11/1, 11/8, 11/15). This three-part workshop includes exploration of article types, blueprints for structure, leads and conclusions, titles, and fictional techniques that enliven nonfiction--with time built in to share your work in progress.
Date: October 30, 2018
6:00pm - 8:30pm 		Venue: Chuckanut Writers Address: Whatcom Community College
Bellingham WA
Notes: Workshop: "Critique Group For Fiction & Nonfiction. Tuesday nights (10/30, 11/6, 11/13) Bring your work in progress. You'll have the opportunity to read your own stories or articles as well as listen to and comment on everyone else's. Be surprised by how quickly you learn what works and what doesn't, and how strangers can polish your prose!
Date: March 15, 2018
6:00pm - 8:00pm 		Venue: Chuckanut Writers Address: Whatcom Community College
Bellingham WA
Notes: Workshop: "The Creative Article: Quickest Way To Publication #1: 3/15/18 -- Nonfiction Genres #2: 3/22/18 -- Nonfiction Blueprints #3: 3/29/18 -- Fictional Techniques To Enliven Nonfiction
Date: January 25, 2018
6:00pm - 8:00pm 		Venue: Chuckanut Writers Address: Whatcom Community College
Bellingham WA
Notes: A 7-week workshop on writing fiction with guided critique. Course consists of a 1-hr, hands-on presentation, followed by an hour of reading and commenting on each others' work.
Date: January 7, 2018
1:00pm - 2:00pm 		Venue: Village Books Address: 1200 11th St
Bellingham WA
Notes: Workshop: "Fictional Techniques For Nonfiction"

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