Author: Joyce

Dead Metaphors
Why do we use metaphors in writing? Because they can make our words come to life.

Adjectives and Adverbs
Great writing is tight writing. Tight means each word has a strategic purpose.

Christmas Party
No recording for this session.

Presentation Skills
Here’s a little trade secret especially for writers, reading your own copy aloud to yourself or to someone else you trust…

Constructive Feedback
Don’t trust a mirror that only tells you how wonderful you look.
― Matshona Dhliwayo

Just Keep Writing
“People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing; that’s why we recommend it daily.”
By Zig Ziglar

Be True to Yourself
“Art is theft” was said by Pablo Picasso, and yet they say, “create in your own style.” How can you accomplish that in writing?

Haiku
Basho, a 17th century Japanese poet said, “Haiku is simply what is happening in this place, at this moment.”

Poetry
Poetry opens a doorway to exploration. It’s an essential form of communication that we need, maybe now more than ever.

Theatre Scripts
Imagine that sense of achievement when your creation evokes a unique experience for a whole audience.

Screenplays
We all love the movies, right? At this meeting we are going to look at something new, Screenwriting.

Conflict
What’s a story without conflict and excitement? BORING! Let’s talk about how to create a little conflict!

Second Person Point of View
Our Theme for this meeting is the third in a series of three that deal with Narrative Points of View.

First Person Point of View
Our Theme for this meeting is the second in a series of three that deal with Narrative Points of View.

Third Person Point of View
Our Theme for this meeting is the first in a series of three that deal with Narrative Points of View.

Pacing continued
This meeting consists of a discussion that is based on books we’ve read.

Pacing
A story that is well-paced holds the readers attention from beginning to end.

Writing for the Emotions
How to elicit an emotional response in your reader — just in time for Valentine’s Day.

Nonfiction
The Challenge: write a nonfictional piece using some of the techniques we discussed techniques at the meeting.