Spark your writing journey at the Oshkosh Public Library!
Sessions are held consecutive Mondays at 6 p.m. Whether you can attend one session or all of them, the choice is yours! Let's "fall" into the season with creativity and community.
Nov. 3 - How to Set a Writing Routine with Sarah Read
If getting started writing is the hardest part, staying on task is the second hardest. Sarah will share some tips, strategies, and tools to help you build a writing routine that works for you.
Nov. 10 - Adding Conflict to Your Story with Dixie Jarchow
Conflict!
It's the sauce that makes the spaghetti sing. Enjoy this quick perspective on conflict in writing with some hands-on exercises to refine your story.
Nov. 17 - Developing Multi-dimensional Characters with Kate Penndorf
Learn techniques to develop multi-dimensional characters by considering both their outer layers (observable traits like physical appearance and personality) and inner layers (motivations, emotions, and backstory). Gain insights through interactive exercises that reveal new sides to your characters.
Nov. 24 - Writing Engaging Dialog with Bailey Hansen
In this session we will explore when to use dialogue to best effect, how to make it sound real, and some practical tips for polishing your character's words.
Dec. 1 - Writing Fantasy with Larissa Antonioni
Larissa be leading a session on “Writing Fantasy,” focusing on brief, practical world-building techniques—starting with a character and building the world around them so it feels real. We’ll talk about universal fantasies (the “butter” of any book) and why romantic fantasy (examples like Fourth Wing and Rebecca Yarros) is rising in popularity. She'll also share tips for creating a story that readers can truly immerse themselves in.
All programs are free and open to the public; click here for details.
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