Get inspired and grow as a writer — attend one (or all) of our upcoming writing programs. Write Michigan Days of Learning include sessions for professional learning and networking to further develop your writing skills and industry knowledge from industry experts.
Saturday, September 20
Grandville Branch
Writing History: Accessing the Five Levels of Research
1:00 PM – 2:15 PM
Before you can write true crime, historical fiction, biography or any other work rooted in history, you have to research your topic. But where should your research start, when should it end and how do you sift through all you learn? Join true crime author Tobin T. Buhk as he offers guidance on these issues and more and provides a starting point for your next work.
Three Things Editors Want in an Author
2:30 PM – 3:45 PM
You have your proposal in order and your sample chapters polished — now what? What kind of author stands out in the crowd of proposals crossing an editor’s desk? In this workshop, 20-year industry veteran Janyre Tromp will reveal three things every editor wants to see.
Saturday, October 18
Amy Van Andel (Ada) Branch
From Drawing Board to Text
10:00 AM – 11:15 AM
If your notes for your next work look more like a crime board than a story outline, true crime author Tobin T. Buhk is here to help. Buhk will provide tips for planning your work, outlining your ideas and finally writing.
Finding Your Voice
11:30 AM – 12:45 PM
Finding and effectively using your unique writer voice is key to not only setting yourself apart but also signaling where you belong. In this workshop, best-selling author Janyre Tromp will walk you through how to find your voice through style, perspective and tone.
Come to one, come to all! We hope to see you there.
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