OKLAHOMA WRITERS FEDERATION, INC (OWFI) CONFERENCE
TOPICS:
USING THE ELEMENTS TO SHARPEN CHARACTERIZATION
WRITING FOR TODAY’S CHILDREN
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TOPICS:
USING THE ELEMENTS TO SHARPEN CHARACTERIZATION
WRITING FOR TODAY’S CHILDREN
TOPICS:
FICTION WRITING BASICS
WRITING TO INSPIRE
TOPICS:
WRITING LIFE – YOUR STORIES MATTER ~ WRITING FOR TODAY’S YOUNG READERS ~ USING THE ELEMENTS TO SHARPEN CHARACTERIZATION
For another tool in your writer’s toolbox, try this unconventional approach to character development. As writers, we often put a little bit of ourselves into all of our characters that sometimes results in too much blending of personalities. By assigning an element such as earth, fire, air (wind), or water, to a character, the contrast is sharp. It also improves our understanding as to how our characters interact with each other. So, what are the characteristics of each element? Linda will show you how. This is an interactive session and above all, it’s fun.
For another tool in your writer’s toolbox, try this unconventional approach to character development. As writers, we often put a little bit of ourselves into all of our characters that sometimes results in too much blending of personalities. By assigning an element such as earth, fire, air (wind), or water, to a character, the contrast is sharp. It also improves our understanding as to how our characters interact with each other. So, what are the characteristics of each element? Linda will show you how. This is an interactive session and above all, it’s fun.
Writing picture books, early reader books, chapter books, and for middle-grade isn’t just about a sweet story any longer. Educators and librarians are looking for storylines that also incorporate social and emotional learning. Together we will discuss ways to integrate these valuable lessons in our writing without being “teachy” or “preachy.”
For another tool in your writer’s toolbox, try this unconventional approach to character development. As writers, we often put a little bit of ourselves into all of our characters that sometimes results in too much blending of personalities. By assigning an element such as earth, fire, air (wind), or water, to a character, the contrast is sharp. It also improves our understanding as to how our characters interact with each other. So, what are the characteristics of each element? Linda will show you how. This is an interactive session and above all, it’s fun.
TOPIC: YOUR WRITING ELEMENT
All writers are different. Because of this, many writers defeat themselves by comparing themselves to other writers. In this session we will discover what makes us unique as writers, our strengths, our challenges, and what to do about them. And just for fun, how we can use this information in building characters.
Best Western Inn of the Ozarks Conference Center
207 W Van Buren, Eureka Springs, AR 72632
My new childrens book, BOWWOW~ Book of Winston’s Words of Wisdom, was released late September. Watch my interview with author Jan Vanek here: https://janmorrill.wordpress.com/2020/10/18/one-question-with-guest-linda-apple/?fbclid=IwAR1N5fVKfvouyQqKD21xfdD3VrpNN9_0ZakpQ1uwNFlui5RqXxKU0pgZwhk