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Blog Subjects
- Book Design
- Self-Publishing
- Christmas
- Narcissa
- Memoir
- Sweetbriar Illustrated
- Taming the Dragons
- Skagway AK Etc
- Living With Ravens
- Inspirational
- Christianity
- Reflection
- History - Women
- History - Seattle
- History - Gold Rush
- History - Family
- Family
- Racism
Recent Blogs
- #1 Cover Mistake for Self-Publishers: Fonts That Yawn—Part I
- #1 Cover Mistake for Self-Publishers: Fonts For Content, Part III
- #1 Cover Mistake for Self-Publishers: Font Rules, Part II
- Orchid and Dandelion and Finding Words
- Redirection
Recommended Sites
• Fauzia Burke, Publicist• Jane Friedman, Marketing
• Laura Christianson, Platform
• Susy Flory, Memoir
Instructor/Speaker
Brenda Wilbee
Upcoming Appearances/Events
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Date:
January 8, 2024 6:00pm - 8:00pm |
Venue: Chuckanut Writers |
Address:
Whatcom Community College Bellingham WA. 98226 |
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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
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Notes: Workshop: "Fictional Techniques For Nonfiction" | ||||||||