August 2019

Literary Lunch

Your Vision, Your Voice: Thinking Like and Working with a Developmental Editor or Book Collaborator with Cristen Iris

Applicable to both fiction and non-fiction writers:

Learn about the difference between developmental editors and book collaborators
Understand the process of working with a developmental editor or book collaborator
Apply strategies and tactics to make your voice stronger and your process faster and more enjoyable

Tuesday, August 20, 2019
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
The Riverside Hotel
2900 W. Chinden Blvd, Boise, ID

Cristen Iris is a craft-oriented, purpose-driven developmental and substantive editor, book collaborator, author coach, and communication expert. Her clients include a New York Times bestselling debut novelist and Today Show Read with Jenna book of the month pick; a Grammy Award-winner; a triple-amputee physician, adventurer, and disability advocate; and nationally recognized social justice and sustainability experts.

To date, her clients' books have earned more than twenty well-respected book awards and professional acknowledgments. Cristen works with self-, hybrid-, and traditionally published authors. She is a serious editor for serious writers. For more information, visit Cristen at cristeniris.com.

$20 members and $25 non-members
The IWG Literary Lunches are open to the public.
See our other monthly events.

IWG Monthly Event Calendar

IWG hosts a variety of groups and clubs like these each month to support Idaho writers. See the complete schedule and links to register on the IWG website.

Critique Group

A new critique group is now open! It meets the third Monday of each month from 7:00 - 9:00 PM. IWG members in good standing who are interested are invited to read the guidelines on the website and then contact Karl Henwood for more information or to sign up. The group welcomes writers of all genres of fiction and those at all ability levels who are serious about reaching a professional level. Limited to six members.

Book Club

(members)
September 12
Life After Life, by Kate Atkinson

Write Track

(public)
September 14
Storytelling Methodology with Connie Weidel

Mystery Writers Academy

(public, RSVP required)
September 26
Tim Brady, Detective, Boise Police Department
(see the IWG website for details or email Laura to RSVP)

Writers Corner

(public)
August 1
Creating an Artist’s Statement & Writer’s Resume with Margo Kelly

August 15
Fantasy & Poetry with Catherine Kyle

IWG Membership

You can join the IWG or renew your membership online with an option to pay your $50 annual dues online or by check. If you pay by check, make it payable to the Idaho Writers Guild and mail it to PO Box 8862, Boise, ID 83707.

Current members will receive email reminders when their renewals are due (be sure to check your spam folder).

Save the Date: 2020 Idaho Writers Conference

April 24 & 25 at the Boise Centre
(more information)

Faculty includes Robin Lee Hatcher, the author of 80 novels and novellas with over five million copies of her books in print. She is known for her heartwarming and emotionally charged stories of faith, courage, and love. Her numerous awards include the RITA^® Award, the Carol Award, the Christy Award, the HOLT Medallion, the National Reader's Choice Award, and the Faith, Hope & Love Reader’s Choice Award. Robin is also the recipient of prestigious Lifetime Achievement Awards from both American Christian Fiction Writers and Romance Writers of America^®.