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From First Draft to Masterpiece: Enhancing Your Novel With Peer Feedback (WL)
July 21 @ 2:00 pm
Free
Are you a writer? Whether or not you’re published, you can benefit from this supportive writer’s group. Listen to informative talks on a variety of writing-related topics and meet other writers and aspiring writers. Led by local author/editor Brian Forrester. For ages 13+.
From First Draft to Masterpiece: Enhancing Your Novel With Peer Feedback
Do you have a way of getting feedback about your stories and characters? How do you incorporate quality input while staying true to your original ideas?
In this practical workshop, you’ll discover:
How to build an effective critique group
How to give and receive constructive suggestions
Ways to stay accountable to your group
The power of brainstorming sessions to break through story challenges
How to decide which changes to make based on feedback
This free Williamsburg Regional Library workshop is taught by Dawn Brotherton, an award-winning author and featured speaker at numerous writing and publishing seminars. She also founded Blue Dragon Publishing (www.bluedragonpublishing.com). The group is led by Brian Forrester, author of the young adult novel, The Jungle Within, and an award-winning copywriter for a Williamsburg marketing agency.