, available in-person or via Zoom. We'll send the Zoom link to your email. There are three workshops, each from 1-3 PM on a Saturday, held in a hybrid fashion: in-person at the Nichols Library (Naperville), in the co-working space in the lower level; and via zoom.
How to use tropes in your writing: an interactive workshop: Saturday, October 4th, 1-3 PM CDT
Ever wonder how writers craft such memorable stories? Come learn one of the sharpest tools in our creative arsenals: Tropes! In this workshop, we will talk about the use and pitfalls of tropes, how writers use them to engage with their readers, and how you can make them sing in your own work. We will break into teams for group discussions about the tropes in media that we like, and work individually on how to implement them in our works-in-progress. Bring nothing but ideas and, maybe, a pencil!
Join Robby Badgley (rargona.bsky.social), author of Sweet Tea & Necromancy, for this writer’s workshop, one of three workshops presented by the Writing Journey leading up to the November Novel Quest event (write your draft novel in 30 days in November).
Planning, Pantsing, and Plantsing: Writing Tips for a Spectrum of Styles: Saturday, October 11th, 1-3 PM CDT
Many writers like to self-identify as ‘planners’ or ‘pantsers’, but most fall somewhere in between. But how does one write a novel if there isn’t one right way to do it? This workshop will cover a myriad of writing styles and preferences, as well as tips and tricks to prepping for a big writing project. Show up ready to share your strengths and roadblocks, and leave with a road map for building a customized tool kit that works best for you.
Join Katie Lazicki, contributing author in Journey to Adventure, for this writer’s workshop.
Story Wall Party: Saturday, October 18th, 1-3 PM CDT
Story Wall Party - a brainstorming session for your November novel (or other writing project). Only have some of what you need for the November Novel Quest challenge? Let your fellow writing challenge participants serve as a sounding board to generate new plot twists, ask inspiring questions, and help you get ready for November!
Join Sam McAdams, author of the hilarious Barnyard Heroes series of novels, for this highly interactive workshop.
Novel Quest Kick-off (virtual) - October 25th, 1-2:30 PM CDT
Have a relaxed, highly interactive discussion about Novel Quest, what to expect, the events that are available in November, and share how you have been preparing, the questions you might have, the tips you might like more information on.
