CR-RWA Meetings are held the second Saturday of the month, unless otherwise noted, at the East Greenbush Library (http://www.eastgreenbushlibrary.org).
Noon to 1:00 PM – Brainstorming/Critique Session – This is an informal gathering of members to discuss and get feedback regarding their work in progress. This hour is unstructured and completely voluntary.
1:00 to 2:00 PM – Business/Membership Meeting – This hour is to discuss the business of the chapter, hear reports from various board and committee members and to share Member news.
2:00 to 3:30 PM – Program – This hour and a half is set aside to learn more about the craft and business of romantic fiction writing. Topics are generated from the membership. Presenters who are published authors are welcome and encouraged to bring their books for sale/signing.
MONTHLY PROGRAM SCHEDULE
AUGUST
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August 11, 2007
11:00 to 1:00 PM ** Please note earlier starting time!
Tarot Brainstorming for Characterization
Christine D'Allaird (w/a Ursula Bauer)
This two hour workshop for genre fiction writers covers the main character archetypes and the basic elemental symbols contained in the
traditional Tarot, and how to use them to stimulate brainstorming when
working on characterization. Attendees are encouraged to bring problem
characters and character problems for interactive exercises.
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SEPTEMBER
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September 8, 2007
2:00 to 3:30 PM
Plotting Panel
Colleen Reilly, Linda Bleser and Frankie Y. Bailey
Our four panelists will discuss the different styles to plotting your book,
from the snow flake method, to writing your synopsis first, to seat of your
pants.
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OCTOBER
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October 13, 2007
2:00 to 3:30 PM
Finding Your Voice
Jean C. Gordon
tba
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NOVEMBER
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November 17, 2007 ** please note this is the 3rd Saturday!
2:00 to 3:30 PM
World Building
Annette Blair
tba
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DECEMBER
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December 8, 2007
2:00 to 3:30 PM
MEETING CANCELLED
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JANUARY
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January 12, 2008
2:00 to 3:30
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My Other Self Is An Author, But All I got Was This Lousy T-Shirt
Jackie Kessler
Many writers are introverts, who are most happy to be working on their writing—away from the public eye. But if we want to have more than two weeks of shelf life in today’s competitive marketplace, we need to get a new game face: the extrovert. We need to extend ourselves and get us, and our books, out there. In this workshop, we’ll talk about the four things every author should do, the importance of branding, and how to wear both a writing hat and a marketing hat without pulling our hair out in the process.
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FEBRUARY
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February 9, 2008
2:00 to
3:30 PM
Celebrate Romance
CR-RWA Published
Authors
Did you
know Romance fiction generated $1.37 billion in sales in
2006? Or that 26.4% of all books sold are
romance? Capital Region Romance
Writers of America, Inc. invites
you to meet local published authors as they discuss writing romantic
fiction, where they get their inspiration, what are e-books, the
different types of genres, and how they became published
authors. This interactive program is for not only fans of
romantic fiction, but aspiring writers as well.
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MARCH
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March 8, 2008
2:00 to 3:30 PM
Getting to Know You
tba
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APRIL
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April 5, 2008
2:00 to 3:30 PM
Brainstorming (tentative)
Karen Larsen
tba
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MAY
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May 9, 2008
2:00 to 3:30 PM
Building Your Web Site
Web professionals Vicky and Norm Schrager
Vicky and Norm ill answer all your questions about the when, how, and why of starting and maintaining a website.
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JUNE
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February 9, 2008
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Annual Full Day Workshop
Sherrilyn Kenyon & Dianna Love Snell
tba
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