Upcoming Events:

CHAT: How to write every day
A quick discussion on how to address time, energy, and creative block issues that might be preventing you from writing more.... (February 22 - February 22)

PITCH YOUR BOOK: Pitch your book to Abby Rose of Lyrical Press
Abby Rose, editor at Lyrical Press, will be on the Savvy blog taking three line pitches on Friday, February 24th from 9 a.m to midnight EST. Abby is looking for stories packed with action/adventure... (February 24 - February 24)

WORKSHOP: The Depths of POV - An Advanced Look
The Depths of POV focuses on the more advanced questions the writer should ask when deciding POV: Which POV is right for this story and why? How to pick the right POV character or characters? How deep... (February 27 - March 25)

WORKSHOP: Nonfiction Editing: From First Draft to Final Copy
In this three week Nonfiction Editing workshop, Irene will outline the editing process that is involved in revising a nonfiction article or book, from the first draft to the final copy. There are man... (February 27 - March 18)

WORKSHOP: He Shot the Sheriff and I Know Why: Motivating Your Characters
If you've ever been told your characters seem cardboard or cliché, this class is for you. Characters with strong, clear motivations for their thoughts, dialogue and actions are never cliché . During t... (February 27 - March 4)

WORKSHOP: Writing the New American Cowboy: Bikers 101
No matter if you’re writing mystery, romance, fantasy or horror and no matter if your hero is a modern knight who values his freedom, rebel with or without a cause, or a bad boy with too many tattoos... (February 27 - March 25)

WORKSHOP: The Four Point Critique: Introduction to making your critiques positive, constructive, specific and honest.
This workshop will give you a head start on the critiquing process. It's designed for beginning critiquers and will lead into the full workshop beginning March 5th. Participants in this workshop wil... (February 27 - March 3)

WEBINAR: Savvy Authors Site Orientation
Join Melinda for a virtual tour through the Savvy Authors website.... (February 27 - February 27)

CHAT: Leap Forward in 2012: Engage Your Readers
Move over brand and platform, there's a new buzzword in town. Engagement. That's the word experts are talking about these days. From conferences to articles, everyone who's anyone in the publishing in... (February 29 - February 29)

SAVVY U: Edit Like a Pro with Heather Howland - YA Edition
Young adult fiction is hotter than ever, but penning a successful book for teens (and teens-at-heart) is more than plugging young protagonists into your story. With the YA market in mind, Heather will... (March 1 - June 15)



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