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Six—count 'em, six—upcoming events!
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Hello, Lofters! We have some fantastic upcoming events—read on for the details!
From Inspiration to Publication
a webinar with Katia Walsh
Sunday, February 28, 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm ET

Author/illustrator Katia Wish will break down the process of creating a picture book and share tips for mining childhood memories and creating initial character studies and storyboards; figuring out the heart of a story and ensuring character consistency; and working through multiple versions of a dummy book to prepare the project for submission—and publication.

Loft Members: $25
Non-Members: $30


Register Here!
Non-Traditional Plot Arcs in Picture Books
with author Andrea Wang
Tuesday, March 9, 7:00 pm ET

Do you have a picture book idea that doesn't fit the usual "three obstacles and a solution" type of plot? Join award-winning author Andrea Wang for a free virtual chat on non-traditional plot arcs. She'll give an overview of a traditional narrative plot arc, talk about different types of picture book story structures, and discuss what elements are important to include to make your story compelling.

Free: Register Here!
Writing Verse Novels
with author Rajani LaRocca
Sunday, March 14, 1:00 pm ET

Novels in verse for young people are becoming more popular among publishers, schools, and readers. But how do you write a novel in verse? In this Zoom webinar, author Rajani LaRocca will break down the process of creating a verse novel, including balancing character, voice, and plot; using different poetic forms; and choosing the most powerful "chapters" to tell your story.

Loft Members: $25
Non-Members: $30
Register Here!
In Conversation With: Lynda Mullaly Hunt
Wednesday, March 17, 7:00 pm ET

Join us for an informal talk with best-selling and award-winning author Lynda Mullaly Hunt. Lynda will discuss her books, share insights into her creative process, and give tips for fellow writers. All are welcome!

Free: Register Here!
Lessons Learned From Twenty Years of Writing
with author Francisco X. Stork
Tuesday, April 6, 7:00 pm ET

Join Francisco X. Stork, the award-winning author of ten novels for young adults, as he shares his observations and experiences on the art and craft of writing, including writing without anxiety, creating unique characters, and inventing thrilling plots. All are welcome!

Free: Register Here!
Writing Picture-Book Characters with Big Emotions
with editor Julie Bliven
Thursday, April 15, 7:00 pm ET

In this hands-on webinar, editor Julie Bliven of Charlesbridge will look at what it means for a writer to evoke one's child-like instincts and successfully express big emotions through a picture-book character. How can we craft poignant child characters and stories that express believable, powerful emotions—without summarizing or "telling"? We'll examine examples from published picture books and use writing prompts to practice revealing various character emotions in organic, age-appropriate ways that build story.

Loft Members: $30
Non-Members: $35
Register Here!

The Writers' Loft is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. We are located at 20 North Main St., Sherborn (turn on Cemetery Lane). Please park in the back of the building and walk up the ramp. Once in the building, make an immediate right to find our office door, #360. 

We'd love to accommodate all of your writing needs. Please email us to arrange your first visit. To reserve community space for a gathering or book launch, please check the calendar and then email us.

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