August
9
Lessons
Learned from the Trenches
You've
heard about the so-called "rules" -- but what are some real lessons
learned the hard way from an author who has published 15 books in
several different genres? From pitching agents and editors to
self-promotion for that first published book, come ask any question
you want from an author who is always completely candid about the
roller-coaster ride of publishing.
Speaker: Alyssa Day is the pen name (and dark and tortured alter
ego) of RITA award-winning author Alesia Holliday. As Alyssa, she
writes the USA Today best-selling Warriors of Poseidon series. As
Alesia, she has published nonfiction, mystery, romantic comedy, and
chick lit books. As Jax Abbott, she published two books for teen
girls. She graduated summa cum laude from Capital University Law
School and practiced as a trial lawyer in multi-million dollar
litigation for several years before coming to her senses and letting
the voices in her head loose on paper. She credits the best editor,
agent, and friends in the universe and the most patient family EVER
for her success. She particularly loves the Orlando area since she
adopted two rescue pugs here in December, bringing her pug herd
count to four.
www.alesiaholliday.com
Location: Maitland Public Library is located at 501 S. Maitland
Avenue,
Maitland, FL 32751
Important!: Note date
and location change!
Sept. 6
- Preparing your
Golden Heart Entry - Karen Potter
Oct. 4
- Super Saturday – Alicia Rasley
Channeling Your Characters: Using Structure and Point of View to
Bring Them to Life"
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Discovering Your Characters-- Figure out who these people are,
and what they need, and how to use the opening to show that.
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Plotting from Character Point of View -- Determine how a
character's POV directs scene sequence and development
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Emotion without Sentimentality-- Learn how to underwrite
character emotion to increase their power.
November 8 - Eileen
Goldman - Creating Sexual Tension
December - Holiday Party - Members Only
