One of Tri-Valley Writers’ original members, Lani Longshore, will lead a hands-on mini-workshop Someone, Something, Somewhere: Short Stories Made Simple for our meeting on Saturday, December 20. This is a change from our original lineup, due to circumstances beyond anyone’s control. We are lucky to have talented and dedicated members like Lani who can step up when the need arises. Please join us in supporting one of our own as she leads us in what is sure to be a fun and timely exercise to develop our skill.
Creating interesting characters, rich settings and nuanced plots in as few words as possible is the mark of a skilled writer. Short stories present a wonderful opportunity to hone those skills and lay the groundwork for longer works. This mini-workshop will explore character, setting and story arc. Add another set of tools to your writer’s toolbox, using a series of writing prompts to liberate the ideas hiding in your imagination.
With the challenge of Tri-Valley Writers first writers conference short story and poetry writing contest and the imminent announcement for pieces for our next member anthology, now is the perfect time to begin creating your short story repertoire.
Lani Longshore is a writer and fiber artist. She is co-author (with Ann Anastasio) of the science fiction novels Death By Chenille and When Chenille Is Not Enough. Her short stories appear in Voices of The Valley: First Press; Voices of The Valley: Encore; Written Across The Genres; Eve’s Requiem: Tales of Women, Mystery and Horror; and on Booktrack.com. She blogs about art, quilts, and writing at www.lanilongshore.
Other Notes:
- One attendee will win a Tri-Valley Writers Gift Basket filled with writing and reading goodies.
- December is book exchange month—bring a gently used book (or more) to trade.