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Writers Roundtable – October 9, 2018

Tuesday, October 9, 2018 from 6:30-7:30PM Writer’s Roundtable discussion group

Inside the Coffee Press at Paseo Verde Library in Green Valley Ranch.

This month’s conversation starter: “Into the Dark: The Art of the Scary Story.” 

Expectation, trepidation, the strange sense that something is not quite right, the calm before the 
storm, the sudden slash, the uncomfortable laughter to remind ourselves that all is well—isn’t it? 
We’ll explore all this and more at the next Writers of Southern Nevada Roundtable where WSN Board 
Member & UNLV Professor Greg Blake Miller will moderate this fun, freewheeling discussion. Bring 
examples from your favorite works, and excerpts from your own stories, too. See you there!

(free for WSN Members and first time guests / $5 non-members).

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Writers Roundtable: April 3, 2018

“Dreaming of Elsewhere and Otherwise: The Art of World-Building in Fiction and, Yes, Even Nonfiction.”

The art of creating finely-tuned detailed environments inform, contain and motivate the arc of your story and the actions of your characters.

World-Building is almost exclusively invoked in discussions of fiction, and most often fantasy. But how might the notion be useful for writers of nonfiction as they cobble together the contexts and sensory textures of past lands and times?

Bring an example of world building you think works, or doesn’t work, particularly well. Or, feel free to bring brief excerpts from your own work to share.

Free for WSN members, $5 for guests.

We look forward to seeing you at the Coffee Press inside the Paseo Verde Library!

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Nov 7, 2017 Roundtable

Theme: Revolution and Change: Telling stories of transformation, from the personal to the global

November 7 marks 100 years since the Bolshevik Revolution shook the world. 
In the spirit of those days and their dubious legacy, we'll be talking about stories of transformation, 
the moments big and small that alter our lives and communities.
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2017 Writer’s Retreat

Whether you need some quality time

away from your regular routine

to get your book started or finished,

or an editor working on a manuscript,

or a screenwriter with the next blockbuster

 

WSN’s is planning a 2018 Writers Retreat!

 

at the Historic Boulder Dam Hotel

in charming downtown Boulder City, NV

 

This 4-day/3-night private getaway will include:

- free in-room wi-fi Internet access -

- a hot, made-to-order breakfast daily -

- evening meetings with other working writers to discuss challenges or read your work so that you stay inspired and never feel stuck -

 - free admittance to the historic Boulder City/Hoover Dam Museum -

- an orientation tour of the unique shops, antique stores and various restaurants within easy walking distance of the hotel -

- a free shuttle service to and from McCarren Airport in Las Vegas if you’re coming in from out of town and don’t want to bother with renting a car -

 

Dates and pricing TBA

Click here for more information

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Presentation Skills Workshop

Is your writing career making it necessary for you to overcome your fears about speaking in public?

Then join us for an informative and practical workshop where you will gain real world experience speaking about yourself, your books. reading in front of a live audience and being interviewed.

This workshop will not only cover body language do’s and don’ts, but also explore aspects of how to build self-confidence to get up in front of a crowd, how to engage with your audience, syncing with your characters, relaxation tips and more.

Special Guests: actor Anthony DiMaria (Cafe Society, Deadwood, Sopranos) and toastmaster and award-winning journalist Brian Gardner.

Be sure to bring an excerpt from your work, or your favorite author’s (500-1500 words) to read and receive feedback in a supportive and friendly environment.

For more information, click here.

Space is limited. REGISTER HERE TODAY!

 

 

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May Roundtable

 

May’s Writer’s Roundtable is set for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 2 at the Paseo Verde Library’s Coffee Press cafe.

This month’s theme is “Let’s Talk: Deploying Dialogue in Your Stories.” Bring dialogues from your favorite authors and from your own work.

UNLV writing professor Greg Miller will host this fun, free-flowing discussion, where you’ll have a chance to share ideas and insights with your fellow writers about topics you want to discuss.

We look forward to seeing you for good company, good conversation and good coffee!

Free for WSN members, $5 for guests.

 

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Writer’s Roundtable – April

 

Our next Writer’s Roundtable is set for 6:30 p.m. this coming Tuesday, April 4 at the Paseo Verde Library’s Coffee Press cafe across from The District in Henderson.

This month’s theme is “Writing the City: Putting urban spaces, histories and memories to work in your storytelling.

UNLV writing professor Greg Miller will host this fun, free-flowing discussion, where you’ll have a chance to share ideas and insights with your fellow writers.

Bring examples from your favorite works and from your own stories and essays.

Free for WSN members, $5 for guests.

 

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“Finding Your Audience”

Join us Thursday evening March 16 for a panel discussion about finding your audience featuring three successful authors who have employed multiple different and useful strategies for finding their readers.

Featuring YA author Jessie Humphries, true crime maven Morgan St. James and romance writer Stephen Murray, this promises to be an inspiring and creative hour.

Presented as part of the monthly Las Vegas Writers Group meeting. $5 at the door / free for current WSN Members.

“Finding Your Audience”
The Tap House on Charleston
Thursday, March 16 from 7-9PM, (doors open at 6)

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Writers Roundtable

WSN’s Writers Roundtable is an Open Forum Discussion Group for working writers

to discuss craft, publishing trends, business issues, or simply get advice from other working writers.

 

This month’s topic: OPEN

 

(If you have a question or topic you would like to discuss,

send it to Greg Blake Miller at nevadawriters (at) gmail (dot) com.)

 

WHEN:  Tuesday, December 6, 2016 from 6:30-8PM

WHERE:  The Coffee Press inside the Paso Verde Library

(across from The District in Green Valley Ranch)

COST:  FREE for WSN Members, $5 for non-members

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Writers Roundtable

WSN’s Writers Roundtable is an Open Forum Discussion Group for working writers

to discuss craft, publishing trends, business issues, or simply get advice from other working writers.

 

This month’s topic: Saving Your Darlings

The old adage “kill your darlings” has been editing advice given to writers for decades.

This month we’re going to talk about getting to the heart of style

by looking at what we love about our own writing

and discussing saving, rather than deleting, what you love best about it.

 

(If you have a question or topic you would like to discuss,

send it to Greg Blake Miller at nevadawriters (at) gmail (dot) com.)

 

WHEN:  Tuesday, November 15, 2016 from 6:30-8PM

WHERE:  The Coffee Press inside the Paso Verde Library

(across from The District in Green Valley Ranch)

COST:  FREE for WSN Members, $5 for non-members

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