Wednesday, September 26, 2018

Join Lancaster Christian Writers Saturday 10/20/18 for World-Building Workshop with Fantasy Novelist Ruth Morris

Shake out that fall sweater and your writing utensils to join Lancaster Christian Writers Saturday, October 20, 2018, at Lancaster Alliance Church, 210 Pitney Rd (off Hwy 30 across from Costco) from 9:30AM-12 noon (registration opens at 9). This month we welcome fantasy novelist and world-builder par excellence Ruth Morris, who will be sharing strategies on creating a believable world and setting for your reader, whether you are writing fiction or telling that true-life story (for those expecting a workshop on technical aspects of publishing to Kindle/Createspace/Ingram Spark, that has been rescheduled for our November meeting).

WORKSHOP:
World building is critical for writing fantasy. But it’s also important for every genre. Whether your setting is around the corner, across the globe, two thousand years ago, or in an imaginary world, choosing the right elements pulls your reader in, adds tension and conflict, and engages their imaginations. This workshop will look at eight components of world building and discuss the power and potential of each. There will be time to brain storm ideas for your current project.

SPEAKER:
Ruth Morris writes epic fantasy under the pen name Verity Moore. Summoned, first volume in her Through Ancient Portals series, recently released. She has written non-fiction material for ministries, is a retired teacher, and remains active as a taxi driver for the Amish community, which allows plenty of thinking time to plot her next novel.

CRITIQUE GROUPS: And don't forget to bring your latest work-in-progress (ten copies up to 1500 words).

As always, 
email questions or concerns to jeanette@jeanettewindle.com

Blessings,
Jeanette Windle
President, Lancaster Christian Writers