“You can get help from teachers, but you are going to have to learn a lot by yourself, sitting alone in a room.” – Dr. Seuss

Education

I discussed this method for analyzing pacing of pieces you like in order to build a new outline: https://www.udemy.com/course/reverse-engineer-riveting-fiction-write-best-selling-books/

We talked about the “Save the Cat” method for developing outlines.
https://www.savethecat.com/

Victories

Ciuin got the lowest score she’s ever received on a grad school paper, which was coincidentally the highest score Shannon had ever received on any paper.

Dylan is going to lead a writing group and ICON this year.
https://iowa-icon.com/
Nov 1st through 3rd

News

In addition to ICON mentioned above, there will be a Book Bums Writers Workshop in West Liberty on November 9th.
https://www.wlpl.org/bookbums2019

Upcoming Schedule

Sep 26
Ciuin
Shannon
Troy

Oct 3
Aime
Dylan
open slots

Oct 10
open slots

Oct 17
open slots

Oct 24
open slots

Keep Writing,
Shannon